Post WWI Overview

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

• A treaty signed in 1945 to end World War II

• An agreement between France and Spain in the 18th century

• A peace treaty signed in 1919 that ended World War I and imposed penalties on Germany.

• A trade deal between the United States and Japan

How did the Treaty of Versailles impact Germany?

• Lifted reparations, expanded territory, enhanced military capabilities

• Reduced reparations, increased territory, boosted military capabilities

• Increased territory, strengthened military capabilities, improved economic conditions

• Imposed heavy reparations, reduced territory, limited military capabilities, caused economic hardships

What were the main causes of the Great Depression?

• Rise in industrial production

• Global peace agreements

• Stock market crash of 1929, bank failures, reduction in consumer spending, drought conditions, Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act

• Increase in government spending

How did the Great Depression affect countries around the world?

• The Great Depression led to a global economic boom

• The Great Depression led to economic hardships, unemployment, and social upheaval globally.

• Countries around the world experienced increased wealth and prosperity

• The Great Depression had no impact on global economies

Who were the major leaders associated with the rise of Fascism?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler

What were the key characteristics of Fascist ideologies?

• Isolationism, Environmentalism, Socialism

• Pacifism, Globalism, Pro-democracy

• Pluralism, Humanitarianism, Equality

• Authoritarianism, Nationalism, Anti-democracy, Anti-communism, Militarism, Strong leader belief

How did Fascism rise to power in Italy?

• By promoting democratic values and principles

• Through peaceful negotiations with other political parties

• By implementing progressive social reforms

• Through a combination of economic turmoil, social unrest, political instability, and the leadership of Benito Mussolini and his Fascist Party.

What role did Benito Mussolini play in the rise of Fascism?

• Benito Mussolini was a pacifist and opposed the rise of Fascism

• Benito Mussolini founded the Fascist Party, promoted nationalist and authoritarian ideologies, and became Prime Minister in 1922.

• Benito Mussolini was exiled from Italy before the rise of Fascism

• Benito Mussolini was a supporter of democracy and human rights

What were the main events leading to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany?

• World War I, technological advancements, social reforms

• Treaty of Versailles, economic instability, political unrest, Hitler's charisma and propaganda, Great Depression, Enabling Act

• Peace treaties, economic prosperity, diplomatic negotiations

• Military coups, international cooperation, cultural movements

How did Adolf Hitler consolidate power in Germany?

• Through diplomatic negotiations with other countries

• Through economic exploitation, propaganda, violence, laws centralizing power, and establishing a totalitarian regime.

• By promoting democracy and freedom of speech

• By implementing policies to reduce poverty and inequality