World War 2

What was a key cause for the rise of fascism in nations such as Italy and Germany?

• collectivization

• economic hardship

• genocide

• secret treaties

Which action is most closely associated with TOTALitarian governments?

• allowing public discussion of issues and

• accepting criticism and permitting dissent

• engaging in censorship and propaganda

• having open and transparent elections with

Which type of government is characterized by extreme nationalism, censorship, militarism, and dictatorship?

• fascist

• direct democracy

• constitutional confederation

• parliamentary democracy

One purpose of the Nuremberg Trials and of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa was to (HINT: if they are COMPARING the two, you don't need to know both! If you know which is true for one, it is true for the other, too!)

• address human rights abuses

• support the establishment of democratic

• establish free trade zones throughout the

• provide encouragement to people behind the iron curtain

Neville Chamberlain visited Munich in 1938 to negotiate the fate of Sudetenland. Which policy is most closely associated with Chamberlain’s action?

• appeasement

• nonalignment

• reparations

• colonialism

The term TOTALitarianism can best be defined as the

• belief that change and progress are beneficial

• practice of using faith and religious doctrine to maintain followers

• idea that all aspects of life are controlled by the state (government)

• method for privatizing industry and property

What would be the best title for this chart?

• Events During World War I

• Totalitarian Regimes Between the Wars

• Economic Problems Between the Wars

• Causes of World War II

Which title best completes this time line? (HINT: Look at key words such as occupation, conquering, attacking, etc.)

• Communist Takeover of China

• Annexation of Korea

• Chinese Cultural Revolution

• Japanese Militarism

Why is D-Day (June 6, 1944) considered a turning point in World War II?

• The landing of Allied troops forced Germany to fight on the western front, a two-front war.

• A string of Russian victories led to their control over eastern Europe.

• The death of Hitler left Germany without clear military leadership.

• Dropping the first nuclear bomb quickly led to Japan’s surrender.

Neville Chamberlain visited Munich in 1938 to negotiate the fate of Sudetenland. Which policy is most closely associated with Chamberlain’s action?

• appeasement

• nonalignment

• reparations

• colonialism