Unit 6, Part 1: Outbreak of World War II

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were direct economic consequences of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• Germany experienced severe inflation and its currency lost value.

• Germany gained new territories and resources.

• Germany's economy boomed due to reparations.

• Germany was relieved from paying any war debts.

Multiple Choice

How did the failure of the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of authoritarian leaders in Europe?

• The Treaty of Versailles promoted economic growth, preventing the rise of extremist leaders.
• The Treaty of Versailles was widely accepted, leading to political stability across Europe.
• The failure of the Treaty of Versailles led to economic hardship and national humiliation, fostering discontent that authoritarian leaders exploited to gain power.
• The Treaty of Versailles strengthened democratic governments, reducing the appeal of authoritarianism.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the spread of totalitarianism after World War I are correct?

• Economic depression fueled the rise of dictators.

• Nationalism played a key role in the rise of totalitarian leaders.

• Democratic governments flourished across Europe.

• Dictators sought territorial expansion.

Multiple Choice

Joseph Stalin's 'five year plans' were primarily aimed at increasing ___ in the Soviet Union.

• military strength
• foreign trade
• agricultural output
• industrial production

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the characteristics of a totalitarian state as established by Stalin in the Soviet Union?

• A monarchy with hereditary leadership and limited rights.
• A democratic state with free elections and open debate.
• A totalitarian state with absolute control, propaganda, censorship, and suppression of dissent.
• A socialist state focused on wealth redistribution and individual freedoms.

Multiple Select

Which of the following strategies did Benito Mussolini use to gain support in Italy?

• Appealing to national pride

• Promising peace and work

• Ignoring economic problems

• Playing on fears of communism

Multiple Choice

Which leader established the Fascist Party in Italy by 1921 and what title did he give himself?

• Benito Mussolini, Il Duce

• Adolf Hitler, Der Führer

• Joseph Stalin, General Secretary

• Francisco Franco, El Caudillo

Multiple Select

According to the slides, which of the following were core beliefs of Nazism as outlined in Mein Kampf?

• Extreme nationalism

• Racial purification

• National expansion

• Democratic reforms

Multiple Choice

What was the Third Reich, and why did Hitler believe it would last for a thousand years?

• The Third Reich was a cultural movement, and Hitler believed it would endure because of artistic achievements.
• The Third Reich was Nazi Germany, and Hitler believed it would last for a thousand years due to his vision of Aryan supremacy and a strong centralized state.
• The Third Reich was a military alliance, and Hitler thought it would last due to economic strength.
• The Third Reich was a political party, and Hitler expected it to last based on democratic principles.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a similarity between Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, according to the chart?

• Extreme nationalism

• State ownership of property

• Eventual rule by working class

• Wait for world revolution

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main reasons for dissatisfaction among the Japanese population during the rise of militarism in Japan?

• Limited size of territory and crowded islands

• Strong civilian control over the government

• Economic prosperity and peace

• Foreign occupation of Japan

Multiple Choice

How did the worldwide economic depression of the 1930s influence Japanese militarist leaders' ambitions?

• It weakened their resolve to expand territory

• It strengthened their desire to expand and gain resources

• It led to the collapse of the Japanese government

• It caused Japan to withdraw from international affairs

Multiple Choice

The formal alliance signed between Germany and Italy during the Spanish Civil War was known as the ___-Berlin Axis.

• Berlin
• Rome
• Vienna
• Milan

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did the League of Nations take in response to Japan's invasion of Manchuria?

• Sent military forces to stop Japan

• Condemned Japan and sent representatives to investigate

• Supported Japan's expansion

• Ignored the situation

Multiple Choice

As Germany expanded its territory in Europe, how did this affect Japanese ambitions in the Pacific?

• It distracted Japan from its own expansion

• It opened new opportunities for Japanese expansionists

• It caused Japan to ally with China

• It led to Japan reducing its military forces

Multiple Choice

What actions did Hitler take in violation of the Treaty of Versailles, and how did the League of Nations respond?

• He withdrew Germany from the League of Nations and began a military buildup; the League did nothing to stop him.

• He signed a peace treaty with France; the League imposed sanctions.

• He reduced Germany's military; the League praised him.

• He invaded Britain; the League declared war.

Multiple Choice

How did the League of Nations respond to Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia, and what was the outcome for Ethiopia by May 1936?

• They launched a military intervention and saved Ethiopia.

• They imposed an effective economic boycott, but Ethiopia still fell.

• They responded with talk of collective resistance, but their actions were ineffective and Ethiopia was conquered.

• They ignored the invasion and Ethiopia remained independent.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Hitler's actions toward Austria and Czechoslovakia are correct?

• Austria was Hitler's first target for annexation.

• Hitler claimed Czechs were abusing Sudeten Germans.

• The US and the rest of the world intervened to stop Hitler.

• France and Great Britain promised to protect Czechoslovakia.

Multiple Choice

Which best explains the significance of the Munich Agreement and how it impacted Czechoslovakia?

• The Munich Agreement significantly weakened Czechoslovakia by allowing Nazi Germany to annex its territory, leading to its eventual disintegration.
• The Munich Agreement led to a military alliance between Czechoslovakia and Germany.
• The Munich Agreement had no impact on Czechoslovakia's political landscape or stability.
• The Munich Agreement strengthened Czechoslovakia by securing its borders against Germany.

Multiple Choice

The policy of ___ refers to giving up principles to pacify an aggressor.

• negotiation
• appeasement
• compromise
• concession

Multiple Choice

World War II started in the year ___.

• 1939
• 1945
• 1935
• 1941

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about how World War II began?