WWII Test

What was the primary purpose of establishing the League of Nations after World War I?

• To expand military alliances

• To promote trade agreements between nations

• To preserve the peace after World War I

• To colonize new territories

What is the definition of appeasement as used in historical contexts?

• The enforcement of strict military actions to prevent conflict

• The policy of giving in to the demands of a hostile power to maintain peace

• The act of forming alliances to strengthen defense against an aggressor

• The strategy of using diplomatic channels to resolve conflicts

What event does the term "Anschluss" refer to in the context of Austrian and German history?

• The separation of Austria from Germany

• The unification of Austria and Germany under Nazi rule

• The establishment of the European Union

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

The invasion of _______________ caused the British and French to declare war on Germany, and start WWII. 

• Poland
• France
• England
• Czechoslovakia 

check all that apply--which of the following were Allied powers

• France

• Germany

• England

• USSR

• United States

Which of the following is the best example of appeasement?

• The US declaring neutrality prior to WWII.
• France and GB allowing Germany to rearm inspite of the Treaty of Versaillies
• The US refusing to sell oil to Japan.
• Germany and the USSR agreeing to a Non-Aggression Treaty.

Was Hitler able to defeat Great Britain? 

• No; he targeted farm land
• No; the RAF was more prepared and caused heavy German casualties
• Yes; he took it after France
• No; he didn't have enough bombers

The constant German bombing of London

• Blitz

• Blitzkrieg

• Total War

• Kamikaze

The deliberate extermination of a specific group of people is called

• Jews

• blitzkrieg

• genocide

• Final Solution

By the end of the Holocaust, over __________ Jews had been killed? 

• 2 Million
• 4 Million
• 6 Million
• 8 Million