World War II

What was the Treaty of Versailles known for in relation to World War II?

• Ending the conflict between the Allies and the Axis powers

• Imposing harsh treatment on Germany, helping to cause WWII

• Establishing the League of Nations

• Creating a military alliance between the UK and France

What did the Allies impose on Germany after World War I that contributed to the start of World War II?

• Military occupation

• Reparations

• Democratic government reforms

• Technological advancements

What was a significant effect of the Great Depression on the world economies?

• Rapid industrial growth

• Collapse or slowdown

• Increase in global trade

• Technological innovation

Which country was invaded by both Germany and the USSR during World War II?

• France

• Poland

• Japan

• Italy

What event led to poor economic conditions and the rise of fascism and dictators prior to World War II?

• The Cold War

• The Great Depression

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Treaty of Versailles

What type of government did Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin lead?

• Democratic

• Totalitarian

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

Who was Mussolini?

• A British Prime Minister

• A French General

• An Italian dictator

• An American President

What was the League of Nations criticized for being?

• A strong military alliance

• A successful peacekeeping organization

• Ineffective and unable to keep peace

• A global economic powerhouse

What does the term "Appeasement" refer to in the context of pre-WWII politics?

• An agreement between USSR and Germany to divide Poland

• To give into an aggressor to avoid war, specifically with Germany

• The mass killing of people during the Holocaust

• The two alliances during WWII

What was the "Final Solution" as referred to in World War II?

• An agreement with Britain, France & Germany that gave Germany the Sudetenland

• Hitler's plan to kill the Jews

• The mass extermination of Jews and other minorities from 1939-45

• The area that was occupied by the USSR after WWII