World History WW2 Review

What was a key cause for the rise of fascism in nations such as Italy and Germany?

• collectivization

• economic hardship

• genocide

• secret treaties

Which action is most closely associated with TOTALitarian governments?

• allowing public discussion of issues and

• accepting criticism and permitting dissent

• engaging in censorship and propaganda

• having open and transparent elections with

Which type of government is characterized by extreme nationalism, censorship, militarism, and dictatorship?

• fascist

• direct democracy

• constitutional confederation

• parliamentary democracy

What would be the best title for this chart?

• Events During World War I

• Totalitarian Governments

• Economic Problems Between the Wars

• Causes of World War II

Why is D-Day (June 6, 1944) considered a turning point in World War II?

• The landing of Allied troops forced Germany to fight on the western front, since they attacked from all angles.

• A string of Russian victories led to their control over eastern Europe.

• The death of Hitler left Germany without clear military leadership.

• Dropping the first nuclear bomb quickly led to Japan’s surrender.

What military strategy did Germany use to overrun much of Europe and North Africa during World War II?

• Trench Warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Naval Blockade

• Guerilla Warfare

Who was the British Prime Minister during the Battle of Britain?

• Clement Atlee

• Tony Blair
• Neville Chamberlain

• Winston Churchill

Why did the United States cut off all shipments and oil supply to Japan in July 1941?

• In retaliation for Japan's peaceful negotiations
• Response to Japan's aggression in East Asia and alliance with Germany

• To support Japan's military expansion
• Response to Japan's request for assistance

During the Holocaust, how many Jews were killed by Hitler's Nazis?

• Ten million
• Five million
• Three million
• Six million

What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Laws passed in 1935?

• To establish new trade laws in Nuremberg

• To establish a new economic system in Germany
• To encourage international cooperation

• To institutionalize discrimination against Jews and other minorities in Nazi Germany.