World War II Causes and Events Practice Quiz

Which country struggled economically in the 1920s because of the Treaty of Versailles?

• USA

• Germany

• Italy

• France

Which type of government is ruled by a dictator and practices extreme militarism and nationalism?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Fascism

• Communism

Who was the dictator of Germany?

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

• Emperor Hirohito

Who was the dictator of Italy

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

• Emperor Hirohito

When Germany started invading nearby lands, how did France and Britain react?

• Tried to keep peace with an appeasement

• Threatened to attack Germany

• Declared war

• Helped Germany conquer new lands

The Axis Powers formed an alliance before World War II. Which countries were part of this alliance?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Soviet Union

• All except Soviet Union

What was America's plan at the beginning of the war?

• to declare war on Germany

• to help the Allies by sending troops

• isolationism

• to declare war on France

Why is Japan invading and conquering many lands in Asia?

• need more natural resources

• wanted to take back lands lost in the past

• help other countries fight for independence

Who is the US President when war is declared?

• Franklin D Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

• Woodrow Wilson

• Winston Churchill

Who becomes Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1940 and leads the British during the war?

• Neville Chamberlain

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Winston Churchill