World War II and the Path to War Quiz

What did Hitler announce on March 9, 1935, that was in direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Creation of a new navy

• Creation of a new air force

• Expansion of the German economy

• Expansion of diplomatic relations

Which country condemned Germany's actions and warned against future aggressive steps after Hitler's violation of the Treaty of Versailles?

• United States

• China

• France

• Russia

What was the policy of appeasement based on?

• Belief in forming new alliances

• Belief in the use of force to maintain peace

• Belief in satisfying the reasonable demands of dissatisfied powers

• Belief in isolating dissatisfied powers

Who was the leader of Italy who welcomed Hitler's support and drew closer to the German dictator?

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Francisco Franco

• Benito Mussolini

In what year did Germany and Italy send troops to Spain to help General Francisco Franco in the Spanish Civil War?

• 1936

• 1937

• 1935

• 1934

What was the name of the alliance between Italy and Germany?

• Berlin-London Axis

• Berlin-Moscow Axis

• Rome-Berlin Axis

• Rome-Paris Axis

What pact did Germany and Japan sign in November, promising a common front against communism?

• AntiComintern Pact

• Rome-Berlin Pact

• Munich Pact

• Versailles Pact

What did Hitler demand on September 15, 1938, that led to the Munich Conference?

• Annexation of Austria

• Annexation of Czechoslovakia

• Annexation of Poland

• Annexation of France

What was the area in northwestern Czechoslovakia that Hitler demanded be given to Germany?

• Alsace-Lorraine

• Bohemia

• Moravia

• Sudetenland

What was the high point of Western appeasement of Hitler?

• Rhineland Occupation

• Munich Conference

• Treaty of Versailles

• Spanish Civil War