World War I and II Flashcard

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What does the 'M' in the acronym MANIA stand for in the causes of World War I?

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Militarism

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Which event is considered the spark that started World War I?

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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?

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Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

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Which country withdrew from World War I early and became a communist nation?

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Russia

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What did the Treaty of Versailles do to Germany?

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Blamed and punished Germany

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Who was the dictator of Germany during World War II?

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Hitler

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Which strategy did Germany use during World War II known as 'lightning war'?

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Blitzkrieg

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Which countries were part of the Axis Powers in World War II?

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Germany, Italy, Japan

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What was the Non-Aggression Pact?

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An agreement between Nazi Germany and Soviet Union not to fight each other

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What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?

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Invasion of Poland