World War 2

When did World War I start and end?

• 1914-1918

• 1939-1945

• 1910-1914

• 1920-1924

What event is commonly considered to have ended World War I?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What are historical circumstances?

• Events that influence other events or outcomes

• The study of ancient artifacts

• A list of dates and events in a textbook

• The outcome of a significant event

What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations as mentioned in the Treaty of Versailles?

• To enforce military cooperation among nations

• To ensure global peace and prevent future conflicts

• To oversee the reparations payments by Germany

• To expand the territories of the victorious nations

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the ineffectiveness of the League of Nations in the 1930s?

• The U.S. did not join the League

• The League did not have the power to enforce its decisions

• All major powers of the time fully supported the League's goals

• Aggressive countries could act without expecting protection from the League

What was one of the consequences for Germany as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany gained new territories in Europe

• Germany was forced to pay huge reparations for the war

• Germany became the leading economic power in Europe

• Germany's military was expanded and modernized

By the 1930s, which of the following countries betrayed the League of Nations' goals?

• Canada, Mexico, France, and Germany

• Japan, Italy, Britain, and France

• Japan, Italy, Britain, and the United States

• Japan, Italy, Britain, and France

What was one of the main reasons the Great Depression had a ripple effect throughout the world?

• The rise of dictators in Europe and Asia

• The failure of the League of Nations

• The slowdown of trade and production due to decreased European demand

• The policy of appeasement towards aggressive nations

Which system of government is characterized by complete control over every aspect of the lives of its citizens?

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Federalism

• Monarchy

Which of the following leaders was not one of the dictators that rose to power during the time period?

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

• Winston Churchill