US History WWII Causes

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the German economy?

• A

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

• B

  It allowed French and British companies to take over German banks

• C

  It made it illegal for German companies to make profits

• D

  It prevented German workers from unionizing

What happens during inflation?

• A

  There is a drop in the price of goods and services

• B

  The government takes over the management of the national economy

• C

  A nation's currency loses value

• D

  Goods and services are rationed

How did the Great Depression impact people's lives?

• A

  It meant people had to go to war

• B

  It made people wealthier

• C

  It caused unemployment and suffering

• D

  It created hatred of people in different religious groups

How do fascists gain power by using scapegoats?

• A

  Having a common enemy to blame can win them support

• B

  Imprisoning scapegoats can solve the country’s economic problems

• C

  Recruiting soldiers creates a stronger military

• D

  Creating jobs for people improves the economy

How did Hitler govern Germany?

• A

  As a dictator

• B

  Democratically

• C

  As a monarch

• D

  Peacefully

Which of these is likely to be the action of a fascist government?

• A

  Banning school and sports for all

• B

  Ending freedom of speech

• C

  Abolishing private property

• D

  Requiring all citizens to vote

Why did Neville Chamberlain want to appease Hitler?

• A

  To maintain his personal friendship with Hitler

• B

  He believed Britain would eventually defeat Hitler

• C

  He believed Britain would be crushed by Hitler's army

• D

  To avoid a another world war

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

• A

  Their leaders were all democratically elected

• B

  They all discriminated against Jews

• C

  They all invaded other countries

• D

  They all suffered from sanctions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles

How did the U.S. respond to the Nanjing Massacre?

• A

  By declaring war with Japan

• B

  With support for new laws

• C

  By invading mainland China

• D

  By cutting off trade with Japan

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

• A

  B, C, A

• B

  C, A, B

• C

  A, B, C

• D

  A, C, B