Rise of Totalitarian Leaders

What are the signs of an upcoming totalitarian government?

• Strong national unity/stable government

• A struggling economy and civil division

Which political leader gained power as a result of the failing economy of the Weimar Republic?

• Adolf Hitler

• Francisco Franco

• Benito Mussolini

• Charles de Gaulle

During the 1930s, the Nazi (National Socialist) Party received support from the German people because it promised to

• abide by the Versailles Treaty

• improve economic conditions in Germany

• promote policies that ensured ethnic equality

• utilize international organizations to solve problems

What was the response of Great Britain and France to German aggression when Hitler began invading territories?

• they appeased Hitler and let him have it, to avoid another war

• they immediately declared war

What happened when countries raised tariffs (taxes) on goods, in an attempt to strengthen their economy?

• the plan backfired and trade between nations dropped

• the plan worked for Germany and France while others suffered

• the plan worked and the economies of Europe bounced back

• none of the above

What cultural group did many Germans blame for their economic problems following WWI?

• Jews

• Catholics

• Jehovah's Witnesses

• Muslims

Germany’s problems after WWI were a result of

• having to pay WWI reparations

• the collapse of the credit industry ans their economy

• loss of territories and colonies

• all of the above

What is a totalitarian state?

• a state in which the people have a direct say in their government

• a state in which the people elect representatives to the legislature

• a state in which the government controls every aspect of public and private life

• a state in which the working class is glorified and has the greatest voice in government

What is inflation?

• When the price of goods increases and the value of your money decreases

• When the prices of goods decreases and the value of your money stays the same

• When the price of goods stays the same, but the value of your money decreases

• When the value of goods stays the same but the value of money increases

How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany?

• Had to pay reparations

• Took away land and territory

• Shrunk their military

• All of the above