08 World War II

Political system rooted in militarism, extreme nationalism and blind loyalty to the state

• Fascism

• Appeasement

• Neutrality

Which of the following was an example of how Benito Mussolini remained in power? Select all that apply!

• Banned all political parties except his own.

• Made it illegal to criticize the government.

• Had critics murdered

Which of the following was a reason for Hitler's rise to power in Germany?

• Germans were angry over the Treaty of Versailles

• Germans liked his hair style.

• Hitler promised to get Germany into the League of Nations

Which of the following was an example of discrimination suffered by Jews in Nazi Germany?

• Took away citizenship.

• Were not allowed to have pets.

• Denied the use of vehicles.

A country where a single party controls the government and every aspect of people's lives.

• Totalitarian State

• Neutrality State

• Concentration State

Which of the following methods was used by the Soviet Union's Joseph Stalin to stay in power?

• He had political enemies arrested and executed.

• He gave out free kittens to children.

• He protected the rights of citizens to own guns.

Legislation by the U.S. Congress that banned the sale or loan of weapons to countries at war.

• Neutrality Acts

• Good Neighbor Policy

• Appeasement

Why was the U.S. concerned about Japan's advances into China?

• Could limit American trade.

• Chinese citizens being mistreated.

• Could limit American tourism in China.

The act of giving into aggression in order to avoid conflict.

• Appeasement

• Neutrality

• Concentration

Agreement that permitted Germany to take over part of Czechoslovakia in exchange for peace.

• Munich Conference

• Neutrality Acts

• Good Neighbor Policy