World War 2 in Europe

What did the Versailles Treaty require Germany to do after WWI?

• Expand its territories

• Increase the size of its army and navy

• Make payments (reparations) to other countries

• Form an alliance with Russia

What event hit Europe in the 1930s that had a significant impact on the economy?

• World War I

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Great Depression

• The Renaissance

What is a characteristic of totalitarian governments?

• Power is distributed among multiple parties.

• Dissent is encouraged and valued.

• Power is controlled by one person and one political party.

• Government has limited control over the country.

What does "dissent" mean in the context of totalitarian governments?

• Agreement with the official political party.

• The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.

• The act of voting in elections.

• Supporting the government without question.

Who was the leader of Germany during the period associated with World War II?

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Francisco Franco

• Adolf Hitler

Which country was led by Joseph Stalin?

• Germany

• Italy

• U.S.S.R.

• Spain

Benito Mussolini was the dictator of which country?

• Spain

• U.S.S.R.

• Italy

• Germany

Francisco Franco was the ruler of which European country?

• Italy

• Germany

• U.S.S.R.

• Spain

What is a dictator?

• A person who writes down what people say

• A ruler who has complete control over their country

• A representative elected by the people

• A leader of a small group or committee

What did Benito Mussolini use to gain control?

• Diplomacy and alliances

• Violence and terror

• Economic reforms

• Peaceful protests