Causes of WWII

Which of the following countries was NOT a member of the Axis Powers?

• Italy

• France

• Germany

• Japan

Which of the following was a punishment inflicted on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany had to accept full blame for starting WWI

• Germany had to pay reparations

• Germany had to give up colonies & land

• All of These

Select all that are true about a Fascist government:

• Usually ruled by a Dictator

• Usually are democratic (ruled by the people)

• Believe in a strong military

• Different political parties are allowed to exist

• Opponents of the Dictator/ party are usually jailed or killed

Authoritarian political system known for having a strong central government, strong military, and strict control over the people & economy.

• Anarchism

• Liberalism

• Fascism

• Conservatism

Dictator of Italy:

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

• Hideki Tojo

Dictator of Nazi Germany:

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Hideki Tojo

• Adolf Hitler

What important change happened in Germany because of the Reichstag fire?

• Hitler ordered the invasion of France

• Hitler signed the Nonaggression Pact with the Soviet Union

• Hitler declared war on Great Britain

• Hitler was given the power to pass any law he wanted

Which of the following was NOT true as to why many Germans supported Hitler?

• Hitler promised to start a war with Great Britain & the United States

• Hitler was charismatic and gave the German people hope

• Many were still bitter about the Treaty of Versailles

• He promised to improve the economy and bring back national pride

The "Anti-Comintern Pact" was signed between:

• Germany & Japan

• Germany & Soviet Union

• Germany & Italy

• Japan & Italy

What happened on September 27, 1940?

• Great Britain declared war on Germany

• Hitler became the "Furher" of Germany

• Germany, Italy, & Japan officially sign the "Tripartite Pact"

• Germany invaded Poland