Major Causes of World War II

Multiple Choice

The terms of the treaty of Versailles contributed to-

• The establishment of the League of Nations and peaceful negotiations with Germany.

• The economic recovery of Germany in the 1920s.
• The spread of democratic governments in Europe.
• Political instability and resentment inside Germany.

Open Ended

The Treaty of Versailles created new borders in Eastern Europe that led to mixed populations in new states. How did this create tension throughout Eastern Europe?

Multiple Choice

What made radical political movements more attractive to people searching for stability and solutions.

• Reparations and lost markets creating hardships.

• Long-term strategies with uncertain outcomes.
• Stable economies and gradual reforms.
• Traditional values and slow change.

Open Ended

Why did Economic collapse make extreme political parties more attractive?

Multiple Choice

What made the Nazi party so attractive to the German people?

• The Nazi party focused on international cooperation and peace.
• The Nazi party promoted a return to monarchy and traditional values that would bolster German culture and economics.

• The Nazi party emphasized environmental sustainability and green policies.
• The Nazi party was attractive due to its promises of national rejuvenation, providing jobs, and rejection of the Versailles treaty.

Multiple Choice

Why did Japan want to expand their country prior to WWII?

• Japan wanted to expand because they had economic needs and limited resources.

• Japan aimed to expand for cultural exchange and tourism.
• Japan sought to expand to promote democracy in Asia and to settle long time rivalries with surrounding territories.

• Japan wanted to expand to establish peace treaties with neighbors.

Multiple Choice

Prior to WWII, what were the goals of Italy?

• To expand territory and establish dominance in the Mediterranean.
• To focus on economic recovery and internal stability.
• To strengthen alliances with other European powers.
• To promote peace and disarmament in Europe.

Multiple Choice

What is an Authoritarian leader?

• An authoritarian leader is someone who encourages open dialogue and collaboration.
• An authoritarian leader is a figure who exercises significant control and authority, often making decisions without consulting others.
• An authoritarian leader is a person who seeks input from all team members before making decisions.
• An authoritarian leader is a figure who promotes democratic values and shared leadership.

Multiple Choice

Prior to WWII, what were the primary goals of Nazi Germany?

• Establishment of a democratic government
• Promotion of global peace initiatives
• Support for international trade agreements
• The primary goals of Nazi Germany included territorial expansion, unify the German-speaking people, and the reversal of the Treaty of Versailles.

Multiple Choice

Prior to WWII, what were the goals of Japan?

• To expand territory and secure resources in Asia.
• To focus on domestic economic growth.
• To promote cultural exchange with the West.
• To establish military alliances in Europe.

Multiple Choice

Who did Japan invade in 1931?

• Manchuria
• Philippines
• Africa

• Korea

Multiple Choice

Who did Italy invade in 1935?

• Ethiopia
• Libya
• Greece
• Spain

Multiple Choice

What countries supported using appeasement policies?

• Britain, France

• Japan, Russia
• Spain, Portugal
• Germany, Italy

Multiple Choice

Why did appeasement policies fail?

• They were effective in reducing military tensions across Europe.
• Appeasement policies failed because they emboldened aggressors and led to greater conflict.
• Appeasement policies succeeded in maintaining peace and stability.
• Appeasement policies strengthened alliances and deterred aggression.

Open Ended

How did German aggression reveal itself between 1936 and 1938?

Multiple Choice

What did Japan do in 1937 that created tensions with the West?

• Japan withdrew from international agreements in 1937.
• Japan invaded China in 1937.
• Japan established a new government in 1937.
• Japan signed a peace treaty in 1937.

Open Ended

What ideology made diplomatic solutions with Nazi Germany seem unlikely to work?

Multiple Choice

When did Britain and France declare War with Germany?

• August 1, 1939
• October 15, 1939
• July 4, 1940
• September 3, 1939

Multiple Choice

What is cited as the event that triggered WWII?

• The invasion of Poland by Germany
• The rise of fascism in Italy
• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• The attack on Pearl Harbor