WWII Quiz

In which way can we consider the conclusion of WWI leading to the start of WWII?

• Germany was left bitter and financially ruined by the Treaty of Versailles.

• Russia was given control of territories that engaged in the first conflicts of the war.

• The Treaty of Versailles made Germany too strong for other Europeans to keep them in order.

• Americans were resentful of how much power Japan gained from the end of the war.

Which of the following is an example of German aggression prior to WWII?

• Germany sent troops to fight in the Spanish Civil War.

• German troops were sent into the Rhineland, which was forbidden in the Treaty of Versailles.

• The occupation and takeover of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia.

• All of these.

Why did European powers meet Hitler’s aggressive actions with the policy of appeasement?

• Countries were afraid that standing up or taking action would provoke Germany to start a war.

• Most of the European countries believed that Germany should be allowed to expand their military presence and territorial boundaries.

• Austria and Czechoslovakia had requested to be part of the new German empire.

• Most European leaders were unaware of what Hitler was up to.

Why did many European democracies like Italy and Germany fail in the 1920’s and 1930’s?

• Severe economic problems led to social unrest that led fearful citizens to embrace strong leaders who promised simple solutions to complex issues.

• International peace-keeping organizations and economic treaties led Europeans to believe democracies were no longer needed.

• The death caused by WWI led many Europeans to a longing to return to traditional monarchies and absolute policies.

• New technologies like the radio and airplanes allowed Europeans to become international citizens rather than people tied to a particular place.

How did Japan’s military actions in Manchuria ultimately lead them to become allies with Germany?

• The British and American governments didn’t approve of their actions and shut down economic relations, so Japan had to find a new ally.

• Japan’s government set up a similar system to Germany’s, so they became best friends.

• Japan was tired of being overlooked as a major world power and a partnership with Germany would make them stronger.

• The League of Nations declared war on Japan, so they looked for German support and protection.

How did the terms of the Treaty of Versailles negatively affect allied victors, like Italy and Japan?

• Both nations saw huge economic growth and stabilized their governments.

• Trust was broken because Japan gained very little in the Pacific and Italy was not given any of the colonies they were promised before they entered WWI.

• The Italian success in fighting during WWI created a confidence in them that led to aggressive actions leading up to WWII.

• All of these are true.

Which statement best describes a relationship between World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution?

• World War I created conditions in Russia that helped trigger a revolution.

• World War I postponed the revolution in Russia by restoring Confidence in the Czar.

• Opposing Russian forces cooperated to fight the foreign invaders.

• World War I gave the Czar’s army the needed experience to suppress the revolution.

Under Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Union emphasized central economic planning and five-year plans primarily to...

• Produce more consumer products.

• Expand exports.

• Create an increased demand for high quality products.

• Develop heavy industry.

Under Stalin, the change from farming one’s own land to forced labor on government-owned farms was known as...

• Blitzkrieg.

• Socialism.

• Collectivization.

• Capitalism.

Stalin's 5 year plans and his decision to form collectives are examples of...

• strategies to modernize the economy through forced communism.

• a more friendly foreign policy towards China.

• methods of dealing with US during the Cold War.

• programs to westernize and educate the population.