WW II Test

According to the Treaty of Versailles, what was the status of the Rhineland?

• It was to be occupied by French troops.

• It was to be fully militarized by Germany.

• It was to be de-militarised.

• It was to be annexed by Belgium.

What was the purpose of the League of Nations as set up by the Treaty of Versailles?

• To establish a new world order

• To promote international trade

• To ensure collective security and peace

• To create a single currency for all nations

Which powerful country did not join the League of Nations?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Germany

• USA

What was the Weimar Republic?

• A political party in Germany

• Germany's government from 1919 to 1933

• A treaty signed after World War I

• A battle during World War I

What event marked the end of the Weimar Republic?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II

• The rise of Nazi Germany

• The start of World War II

Who became the Chancellor of Germany in 1933?

• Paul von Hindenburg

• Franz von Papen

• Adolf Hitler

• Wilhelm Marx

What was Adolf Hitler's intention regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

• To fully comply with its terms

• To modify the terms to Germany's advantage

• To overthrow the Treaty of Versailles

• To renew the Treaty of Versailles

What action did Germany begin to take that raised concerns?

• Germany began to form alliances with France's enemies

• Germany began to re-arm

• Germany began to pay reparations

• Germany began to promote peace conferences

What event did the Nazis use as a pretext to pass the Enabling Act in March 1933?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Reichstag fire

• The Munich Putsch

• The Night of the Long Knives

What was the result of the Enabling Act passed in March 1933?

• It started World War II

• It established the Weimar Republic

• It granted Hitler dictatorial powers

• It created the League of Nations