Causes of World War II

What was the main consequence for Germany as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany gained additional territories

• Germany had to accept full blame for causing WWI and make reparations

• Germany's economy flourished

• Germany formed an alliance with Italy

What period of time before WWII was characterized by economic hardship and the rise of powerful leaders?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Great Depression

• The Rise of Nazism

• The Fascist era in Italy

Who became the dictator of Italy and wanted to expand the Italian empire?

• Adolf Hitler

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

What political party did Adolf Hitler lead in Germany?

• The Communist Party

• The Socialist Party

• The National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi Party)

• The Fascist Party

What event is associated with Adolf Hitler's rise to power in 1933?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invasion of Ethiopia by Italy

• The burning of the Reichstag building

• The start of World War II

What title did Hitler assume in 1934, making him the supreme leader of Germany?

• Chancellor

• Führer

• Kaiser

• President

Which country did Hitler annex first after violating the Treaty of Versailles?

• Czechoslovakia

• Austria

• Poland

• France

What was the League of Nations' response to Hitler's actions in annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia?

• They declared war on Germany

• They imposed economic sanctions on Germany

• They expelled Germany from the League

• They did nothing to stop Hitler

What policy did Britain and France hope would keep peace with Germany's expansion before WWII?

• Militarization

• Appeasement

• Alliance

• Isolationism

In what year did Japan invade Manchuria, signaling its imperialist ambitions?

• 1926

• 1931

• 1933

• 1938