Causes of WWII

Match the following

• Germany took blame, lost money and land

• Appeasement

• Europe lost money

• Failure of Treaty of Versailles

• Dictators violently taking land

• Great Depression

• Countries forming partnerships

• Alliances

• Letting dictators take land to avoid war

• Aggression

Which of the following best describes "appeasement"?

• Countries launching attacks on dictators who were taking over other countries

• Countries avoiding conflict with fascist dictators; giving in to the dictators demands

• Many countries having fascist dictators take over

Which definition best describes "fascist"?

• A form of democracy
• The policy of violently taking land from other countries

• A form of government that allows elections and the citizens to have a say in decisions

• A form of totalitarian control; a dictator has complete control and suppresses opposition

How did the Great Depression lead to World War II?

• The Great Depression directly caused World War II through military aggression
• The Great Depression had no impact on the outbreak of World War II
• The Great Depression led to increased global cooperation and the desire to stop fascist dictators

• The Great Depression caused America to take money from Europe; caused poverty and the desire for strong leaders

Match the following

• Japan

• Emperor Hirohito

• Nazi Germany

• Adolf Hitler

• Italy

• Mussolini

How did Adolf Hitler violate the Treaty of Versailles? (2)

• Building up the Italian Military

• Building up the German Military

• Declared war on France & Great Britain

• Re-militarizing the German border along France

What was the "spark" of World War II?

• Benito Mussolini invading Poland - Britain and France declare war on Italy

• Adolf Hitler invades Africa - causing Britain and France to declare war on Germany

• Germany's use of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

• Adolf Hitler invades Poland - Great Britain and France declare war on Germany

What land in Europe did Adolf Hitler take over leading up to World War II? (Select all that apply)

• Poland

• Czechoslovakia

• Italy

• Austria

Which type of political philosophy gave rise to dictators with total power, who denied  other individuals freedoms? 

• Fascism 
•  Socialism  
• Communism  
• Anarchism  

The policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries is —

• nationalism 
• socialism 
•  isolationism 
• imperialism