WWII Quiz

What was the policy of appeasement primarily aimed at during the prelude to World War II?

• To strengthen military alliances

• To avoid conflict by conceding to some of the demands of aggressive nations

• To expand territorial boundaries

• To promote economic sanctions

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.10.8.2.

Which event is often considered the immediate cause of World War II?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The Munich Agreement

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.10.8.2.

Explain how the policy of nonintervention influenced the early stages of World War II.

• It led to early military victories for the Allies.

• It allowed aggressive nations to expand without immediate opposition.

• It resulted in economic sanctions against Germany.

• It strengthened the League of Nations.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.10.8.2.

Which of the following best describes the term "appeasement" in the context of pre-World War II Europe?

• A strategy to increase military spending

• A diplomatic policy aimed at avoiding war by making concessions

• An economic plan to rebuild Europe

• A propaganda campaign to boost national morale

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.10.8.2.

Analyze the impact of domestic distractions in the United States on its initial response to World War II.

• It led to immediate military intervention in Europe.

• It caused the U.S. to focus on internal issues and delay involvement in the war.

• It resulted in the U.S. forming early alliances with European nations.

• It led to the U.S. imposing economic sanctions on Japan.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CA.10.8.2.

What was one of the main reasons for the policy of isolationism in the United States before World War II?

• The desire to expand territorial holdings

• The economic impact of the Great Depression

• The need to support European allies

• The threat of nuclear warfare

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.10.8.2.

Discuss the role of the Munich Agreement in the context of appeasement.

• It marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of Germany.

• It was an attempt to prevent war by allowing Nazi Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia.

• It led to the formation of the Axis Powers.

• It resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.10.8.2.

Identify the primary cause of World War II from the following options.

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe

• The discovery of nuclear weapons

• The signing of the Kellogg-Briand Pact

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.10.8.2.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy of appeasement in preventing World War II.

• It was highly effective and prevented any major conflicts.

• It delayed the war but ultimately failed to prevent it.

• It led to immediate peace and stability in Europe.

• It resulted in the formation of strong military alliances.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CA.10.8.2.

Which of the following best explains the term "nonintervention" as it relates to the prelude to World War II?

• Actively supporting one side in a conflict

• Avoiding involvement in international conflicts

• Forming military alliances

• Imposing economic sanctions

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.10.8.2.