Causes of World War II

How did the Treaty of Versailles help destroy the German economy?

• It forced the German government to pay out money it didn't have.

• It allowed French and British companies to take over German banks.

• It made it illegal for German companies to make profits.

• It prevented German workers from unionizing.

Which of these is an example of inflation?

• A drop in goods and services.

• A government taking over the management of the national economy.

• A period when a nation's currency loses value.

• The rationing of goods and services.

Which of these terms best describes the national mood in Germany during the 1920s?

• Celebratory

• Militaristic

• Normal

• Anxious

Which of these is an opinion about Adolf Hitler?

• He was a racist who believed Jews and other minorities were sub-human

• He was the only leader who could have pulled Germany out of the Depression

• He was the head of a political party called the Nazi Party

• He was directly responsible for the outbreak of World War II

What caused Neville Chamberlain to appease Hitler?

• His personal friendship with Hitler

• His belief that Britain would eventually defeat Hitler

• His belief that Britain would be crushed by Hitler's army

• His desire to avoid a world war

How was Hitler's government different from the previous German government?

• The previous government was democratic; Hitler was a dictator

• The previous government was a monarchy; Hitler was a military general

• The previous government mistreated its citizens; Hitler treated all citizens fairly

• The previous government was Communist; Hitler was a Fascist

Place the following events in sequence: A) Hitler takes over part of Czechoslovakia; B) Hitler invades Poland; C) Pearl Harbor is bombed

• B, C, A

• C, A, B

• A, B, C

• A, C, B

What did the three nations in the Axis Powers have in common?

• Their leaders were all democratically elected

• They all discriminated against Jewish people

• They all conquered other countries territory

• They all suffered from sanctions posed by the Treaty of Versailles

How might your life be different if you lived under a fascist dictatorship?

• You would no longer be able to go to school or play sports

• Your civil rights, like freedom of speech, might be taken away

• Your property might be taken away by the Communist Party

• You would be separated from your family

In the sentence, "Appeasement proved to be a futile strategy," what is the best synonym for "futile?"

• Ineffective

• Fruitful

• Intelligent

• Long-lasting