World War II Major Assignment

Why were Jewish people used as scapegoats for Germany's problems after World War I?

• Jewish people were the ones who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand starting WWI in the first place

• Jewish people had conquered Germany long ago and the Germans were still bitter about it

• Jewish people were notoriously violent so they were the easiest to blame

• Germans lost faith in their government's ability to help them and looked to extremist leaders who often held Anti-Semitic views

_________ is when the government prints too much money, the price of goods rises, and money becomes worth less.

(a)  

• inflation
• deflation
• imperialism

Put the events in the correct order of how they occurred

• Great Depression

• Rise of Fascist Leaders

• World War II

• World War I

• Treaty of Versailles

Match the following definition to the vocab word

• One leader who controls everything

• Great Depression

• Unfairly blaming a group of people

• Anti-Semitism

• hostility/prejudice against Jews

• scapegoating

• severe economic downturn in 1920s

• Fascism

• belief in nationalism and racial purity

• Dictatorship

What was Germany like after World war I?

• Germany was economically devastated, facing hyperinflation, political instability, and social unrest.
• Germany was unaffected by the aftermath of World War I
• Germany faced minimal political challenges and social unrest
• Germany experienced rapid economic growth and stability

Categorize these ideas related to the Treaty of Versailles to the country they best represent

Groups:

(a) France

,

(b) Great Britain

,

(c) United States

,

(d) Germany

• Demilitarized by the Treaty of Versailles

• Wanted Germany to pay for the war entirely

• harshest punishment possible

• Wanted to dismantle Germany's Navy

• Wanted to punish Germany but not so much that they were unable to trade

• Lost territory to France and Poland

• Forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles

• Opposed harsh treatment of Germany after WWI

• Had to pay war reparations

• Pushed for the creation of the League of Nations

How did the Great Depression create room for Fascist leaders?

• The Great Depression created room for Fascist leaders by exploiting economic instability and social unrest to offer nationalistic solutions and strong leadership.

• Fascist leaders emerged during the Great Depression by promoting democratic values and policies
• The Great Depression allowed Fascist leaders to gain power through peaceful negotiations and compromise
• The Great Depression led to the rise of Fascist leaders due to increased international trade agreements

Match the following definitions to their vocab word

• Political party led by Adolf Hitler

• Nazi Party

• destruction of a group of people

• Genocide

• Nazis put on trial for war crimes

• Nuremberg Trials

• led Germany in WWII and began Holocaust

• Adolf Hitler

• genocide of Jews during WWII

• Holocaust

What were some long term impacts of the Treaty of Versailles? Select all that apply

• Peaceful resolution of conflicts
• Economic hardships in Germany

• Formation of the League of Nations
• Adolf Hitler's rise to power

What racial barriers did the Tuskegee airman have to overcome? Select all that apply

• welcomed into the army air corps

• Iack of opportunities for advancement

• Segregation

• treated as equals