Origins of WWII

Match

Match the following leaders to their type of leadership

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

• Benito Mussolini

• Hideki Tojo

Totalitarianism in the Soviet Union

Nazism in Germany

Facism in Italy

Militarism in Japan

• Totalitarianism in the Soviet Union

• Nazism in Germany

• Facism in Italy

• Militarism in Japan

Open Ended

After watching the video, explain how Hitler rose to power in Germany.

Multiple Choice

Who did Hitler blame for Germany's problems?

• The Allies
• The British
• The French
• Jews and communists

Multiple Choice

Which were the causes of WWII?

• Treaty of Versailles, rise of totalitarian regimes, economic instability, failure of the League of Nations.
• The signing of the Magna Carta
• The invention of the printing press
• The discovery of America

Multiple Choice

How did Hitler become furher and absolute dictator?

• He inherited the title from his father.
• He was elected by a majority vote in a national referendum.
• He was appointed by the King of Germany.
• Hitler became Führer and absolute dictator by exploiting political instability, using legal means to gain power, and eliminating opposition.

Draw

Draw an example of Appeasement.

Multiple Choice

What is a Blitzkrieg?

• A form of naval combat focused on blockades.
• A military strategy characterized by rapid and surprise attacks to quickly defeat the enemy.
• A type of defensive warfare used in trench battles.
• A strategy involving prolonged sieges and attrition.