10th Grade World History – Study Guide

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Which economic and political problems in Germany helped Adolf Hitler rise to power in the early 1930s? Options: High unemployment and political instability, Rapid economic growth and strong democracy, Stable government and low inflation, Widespread prosperity and peace

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High unemployment and political instability

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What promises did Hitler make to gain support from the German people, and how did he use propaganda to spread his message?

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He promised economic recovery and used propaganda to blame minorities for Germany's problems.

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Benito Mussolini gained control in Italy through which political ideology, and what role did this ideology play in his rise to power? Options: Communism; it promoted classless society, Liberalism; it encouraged democratic reforms, Monarchism; it restored the king's absolute power

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Fascism; it emphasized authoritarian rule and nationalism

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Mussolini used which of the following methods to control the Italian population and suppress opposition? Options: Democratic reforms and free press, Economic liberalization and open debate, Decentralization of power.

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Propaganda, secret police, and censorship

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Joseph Stalin rose to power in the Soviet Union after the death of Vladimir Lenin by: Forming alliances and outmaneuvering rivals within the Communist Party

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Forming alliances and outmaneuvering rivals within the Communist Party

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How did Stalin maintain control over the Soviet Union?

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By using fear, propaganda, and purges

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The main causes of World War II in Europe were: The Treaty of Versailles, the rise of fascism, and German expansionism

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The Treaty of Versailles, the rise of fascism, and German expansionism

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The Battle of Stalingrad was significant because it marked which of the following outcomes? A decisive German victory that led to the capture of Stalingrad, A turning point in World War II with a major Soviet victory, The beginning of the Allied invasion of Western Europe, A successful retreat of Axis forces from the Eastern Front

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A turning point in World War II with a major Soviet victory

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The dictators during WWII and their roles included:

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Adolf Hitler led Nazi Germany, Benito Mussolini led Fascist Italy, and Hideki Tojo led militarist Japan.

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The impact of the D-Day invasion on the outcome of the war was:

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It led to the defeat of Nazi Germany.