27.4 Aggressors Invade

How did the Allied nations respond to Germany marching into the Rhineland?

• They developed a policy of appeasement.

• They developed a policy of containment.

• They condemned the League of Nations.

• They reformed the Triple Entente.

How did the United States respond to the growing conflict in Europe?

• The United States remained neutral.

• The United States sided with Germany.

• The United States sent economic aid to Japan.

• The United States allied with the Soviet Union.

How did the policy of appeasement affect Hitler's aggression?

• He continued to gain territory in Europe.

• He consolidated the Holy Roman Empire.

• He withdrew German troops from France.

• He signed the Treaty of Versailles.

What is the historical context of Prime Minister Chamberlain's quote?

• Following a meeting with Hitler after he annexed Austria and Czechoslovakia.

• Following a meeting of the League of Nations over Italy's invasion of Japan.

• Following a meeting with the United States when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.

• Following Jesse Owens winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany,

Which best expresses Chamberlain's attitude in this message to the British people?

• hope

• hatred

• concern

• anger

According to the passage, what is the premise of Japanese foreign policy in East Asia?

• to eradicate foreign influences of western nations

• to expand Fascism into Manchuria and China.

• to develop a balance of power among Asian nations

• to seek independence from the Axis Powers

Which of the following claims could be made about Churchill's statement?

• Churchill blames the British leadership for allowing Hitler to gain more power.

• Churchill believes appeasement is a necessary evil in desperate times.

• Churchill believes Britain should remain steadfast in its policy of appeasement.

• Churchill believes France is totally responsible for Germany's aggression.

Which of the following statements would be an effective counterclaim to Churchill's position?

• Great Britain did not have the military preparedness to make demands on Germany.

• Great Britain was in the process of forming an alliance with the Weimar Republic.

• Appeasement would allow Germany the moral high ground in the League of Nations.

• Appeasement would prevent the Germans from directly attacking Great Britain or France.

Which of the following claims concerning US foreign policy would this passage support?

• The United States should try to remain neutral in this global conflict.

• The United States should only provide military assistance to protect the European people.

• The United States should build weapons to profit from the European conflict.

• The United States should maintain its steadfast relationship with the British Empire.

Which event provides a counterclaim to Chamberlain's message?

• The German blitzkrieg continued its aggression in Europe.

• Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

• Adolf Hitler refused to surrender and committed suicide.

• Adolf Hitler formed the Rome Berlin Axis with Benito Mussolini.