Chapter 10 WWII Flashcard

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Mussolini exploited the public's fears by portraying fascism as a bulwark against...

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communism

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One of the new political parties to rise during the political and economic chaos in Germany after WWI was the National Socialist German Worker's party, also known as the...

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Nazi party

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At first Britain and France gave into Hitler's demands, a policy known as..

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appeasement

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The Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact contained a secret deal between Germany and the Soviet Union to divide which country?

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Poland

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The Neutrality Act of 1939 permitted the U.S. to sell arms to warring countries, but only...

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on a cash and carry basis

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Roosevelt sent destroyers to Britain in exchange for..

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the use of British bases in the Atlantic

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In 1940, which group pushed for stronger action against Germany and the repeal of all neutrality laws? Options: America First Committee, Fight for Freedom Committee, Committee to defend America, Four Freedoms Committee

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Fight for Freedom Committee

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In July of 1940, Congress gave President Roosevelt the power to put economic pressure on Japan by...

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blocking the sale of strategic materials to Japan

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The Nazis reserved their hatred for Jews, homosexuals, the disabled, Roma, and.....

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Slavic (Gypsy) people

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What event, at night, in 1938 marked a significant escalation of the Nazi policies of persecution against Jews?

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Kristallnacht