Causes of World War II

Who was Benito Mussolini?

• The dictator of France during WWII

• The dictator of Germany during WWII

• The dictator of Italy during WWII

• The dictator of Russia during WWII

Adolf Hitler was the leader of what political party?

• The Nazi (National Socialist) party in Germany.

• The NRA (National Republicans of Ireland) in Ireland.

• The Fascist party in Italy.

• The Communist Party in the Soviet Union.

What is Nazism?

• A German group that supported war.

• A German group that hated Americans.

• A German group that hated communism and supported racial and religious hatred.

• A German group that enjoyed books.

What was Germany like after World War I?

*Choose all that apply*

• Germany's economy rebounded and the country quickly recovered.

• Germany was in severe debt from the Versailles Treaty.

• Germans were blamed entirely in Europe for the war.

• Germany's political system was weakened leaving it open to the rise of a dictator.

What is the best description for Communism in the USSR?

• A democratic government where everyone has a say in laws and government actions.

• An authoritarian government where the community shares wealth equally.

• Another word for Nazism.

• A monarchy (king/queen) in power making ALL of the decisions for a country and its people.

Which of the following best describes Japan prior to World War II?

• Japan was a peaceful and industrial country looking to maintain positive relationships with other countries.

• Japan wanted to make alliance with as many countries as possible.

• Japan wanted to isolate themselves from other countries entirely.

• Japan's ideas of racial superiority and extreme military aggression was a combination that would spark conflict.

According to the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was responsible for paying back ...

• 33,000 (thirty-three thousand)

• 33,000,000 (thirty-three million)

• 33,000,000,000 (thirty-three billion)

• nothing, the debt was forgiven.

Hitler came to power in Germany after World War I because...

• He killed government officials.

• He was nationalistic about Germany and rebuilt their military to stimulate the economy.

• He made alliances with European countries to forgive Germany.

• He was elected by the people of Germany.

What is appeasement?

• Giving into demands to prevent going to war.

• Starting war with another country.

• Forcing countries to pay back their debts.

• Removing dictators from power.

What countries with totalitarian dictators invaded weaker, neighboring countries? *click all that apply*

• Japan invaded China.

• Germany invaded Austria.

• Italy invaded Ethiopia.

• Russia invaded Germany.