Causes of WWII

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany's military?

• It allowed Germany to expand its military

• It required Germany to completely disarm

• It limited the size of the German military

• It provided funds for Germany to rebuild its military

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Versailles limited the size of the German military, rather than allowing expansion or requiring complete disarmament.

What was the primary reason for the rise of dictators in Europe before World War II?

• The success of democratic institutions

• The desire for peace and stability

• Economic hardship and political instability

• The influence of the United States

Answer explanation

The rise of dictators in Europe before World War II was primarily due to economic hardship and political instability.

How did the global economy contribute to the start of World War II?

• By promoting peace and prosperity worldwide

• Through the establishment of the United Nations

• By causing economic depression and political instability

• Through the development of new technologies

Answer explanation

The global economy contributed to the start of World War II by causing economic depression and political instability, leading to tensions and conflicts among nations.

Which of the following was a direct result of the global economic conditions before WWII?

• The rise of democratic governments in Europe

• The decrease in military spending worldwide

• The increase in international trade agreements

• The rise of totalitarian regimes (governments)

Answer explanation

The rise of totalitarian regimes was a direct result of the global economic conditions before WWII.

Someone who has complete control of the government is known as a ___________.

• dictator 

• leader

• president

• governor 

A form of Totalitarianism that emphasizes nationalism, conformity, and violence.

• Fascism

• Communism

• Totalitarianism

• Chamberlin

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of Nazism in Germany?

• By boosting the German economy

• By leaving Germany militarily stronger

• By causing political and economic instability

• By promoting German nationalism abroad

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Versailles caused political and economic instability in Germany, creating a fertile ground for the rise of Nazism.

What was the Munich Agreement?

• A pact that allowed Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia

• An agreement to start World War II

• A treaty that ended World War I

• A deal to stop Japanese expansion in Asia

Answer explanation

The Munich Agreement was a pact that allowed Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia, making it the correct choice among the options provided. Hitler broke the agreement and took the entire territory.

When Germany started invading nearby lands, how did France and Britain react?

• Tried to keep peace with an appeasement

• Threatened to attack Germany

• Declared war

• Helped Germany conquer new lands

What was the policy of appeasement?

• A strategy to strengthen the military

• A policy of giving in to an aggressor's demands to maintain peace

• A diplomatic strategy to form alliances

• A plan to economically sanction aggressive nations

Answer explanation

The policy of appeasement was a policy of giving in to an aggressor's demands to maintain peace.