Interwar Quiz

This form of government controls every aspect of life.

• Fascism

• Totalitarianism

• Militarism

• Democracy

"...The replacement of the bourgeois by the proletarian state is impossible without a violent revolution. The abolition of the proletarian state, i.e., of all states, is only possible through 'withering away'..." Which historical event was inspired by these ideas?

• the Cuban Revolution

• the Haitian Revolution

• the Russian Revolution

• the Industrial Revolution

The Depression weakened Western __________, making it difficult for them to challenge the threat of totalitarianism in Europe and Asia.

• Democracies
• Communism

• Imperialism

• Colonization

Use the text to answer the question below. After World War I ended and the Treaty of Versailles was created, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson declared that the Great War was "the war to end all wars". However, less than twenty years after World War I began, many of the same nations participated in WWII. According to the text, which of the following statements is true about the Treaty of Versailles?

• The Treaty created a short lived, unstable peace.

• The Treaty was not accepted by many nations.

• The Treaty was successful in preventing any future world wars.

• The Treaty effectively kept nations in communication with one another.

What was the leading cause for the financial collapse (Great Depression) in the US?

• Overproduction of goods – no one buying them

• Factories lay off workers = unemployment

• October 29, 1929 - Black Tuesday (Stock market crash)

• All of the above

Which country was required by the Treaty of Versailles to pay for all the damage to civilians of WWI?

• France

• Austria

• Germany

• United States

Which of the following best describes fascism in Europe?

• A type of economic system that stressed a classless society

• A form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above the individual

• A demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism that promoted free enterprise

• A set of humanist ideas that emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual

Which situation contributed to Hitler’s rise to power in Germany after WWI?

• Hitler’s forced takeover of the German government

• Germany was unable to gain membership in the United Nations

• Refusal by the League of Nations to admit Germany for membership

• Strong feelings of resentment and nationalism built up by economic and political crises and the Treaty of Versailles

From the year 1917 throughout WWII, Russia was controlled by ________ government.

• Communist
• Democratic

• Monarchy

• War Veterans

National poverty, lack of resources, and industrial weakness, combined with inflexible commanders, plagued the Italians. Who became the new leader of Italy after the overthrow?

• King Emanuel III

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

• the mafia boss