World War II Leaders and Causes

What was one of the main reasons for Germany's resentment from the Treaty of Versailles?

• They were granted additional territories

• They had to pay high reparations

• They were given a larger military

• They received financial aid from other countries

What economic condition did Germany face after WWI that contributed to the start of WWII?

• Rapid economic growth

• Stable currency value

• Massive unemployment

• Increased global trade

Which political philosophy rose in Germany, Italy, and Japan before WWII, where total power is given to a dictator?

• Democracy

• Communism

• Fascism

• Monarchy

What is a characteristic of fascism?

• Free market economy

• Individual freedoms are prioritized

• Government controls the economy

• Limited military power

Which of these is an example of appeasement?

• A military strategy to defeat Hitler

• Giving in to Hitler's actions to avoid war

• An economic plan to boost Germany's economy

• A diplomatic effort to expand the Axis Powers

Who was the U.S. President during the majority of World War II and died three weeks before the end of the war?

• Harry Truman

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

What was Joseph Stalin's role during World War II?

• Prime Minister of Great Britain

• U.S. President

• Soviet Union (USSR) Dictator

• Fascist dictator of Italy

Which leader is known for his strong stand against Hitler and for keeping British morale high with his speeches?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

• Winston Churchill

• Benito Mussolini

Who were the "Big Three" leaders of the Allied Powers during World War II?

• Mussolini, Roosevelt, Stalin

• Churchill, Roosevelt, Truman

• Stalin, Roosevelt, Churchill

• Truman, Churchill, Mussolini

Who was the leader of the Nazi Party and rose to power in Germany through propaganda?

• Hideki Tojo

• Hirohito

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler