USA and WWII: Dictators and Events

Which event directly led to the United States' entry into World War II?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The rise of Adolf Hitler

• The invasion of Poland

Which countries made up the main Axis Powers during World War II?

• United States, Britain, France

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• Soviet Union, China, Britain

• Germany, Soviet Union, United States

Who was the fascist leader of Italy prior to and during World War II?

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Winston Churchill

• Francisco Franco

What was one major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• It allowed Germany to keep its colonies

• It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany

• It increased Germany’s military power

• It formed the League of Nations

Which ideology is most closely associated with Adolf Hitler’s regime in Germany?

• Communism

• Fascism

• Democracy

• Socialism

Which of the following best describes the main reason the United States initially remained neutral at the start of World War II?

• The U.S. was allied with Germany

• The U.S. wanted to avoid involvement in European conflicts

• The U.S. had no military power

• The U.S. was focused on colonizing Africa

Explain how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of dictators in Europe.

• It created economic hardship and resentment, which dictators exploited to gain power

• It provided economic aid to Germany

• It strengthened democratic governments

• It ended all political tensions in Europe

Which of the following was a common characteristic of fascist governments in Europe before World War II?

• Promotion of individual rights

• Emphasis on strong, centralized leadership and nationalism

• Support for free-market capitalism

• Advocacy for world peace

How did the attack on Pearl Harbor change American public opinion about involvement in World War II?

• It made Americans more isolationist

• It united Americans in support of entering the war

• It led to protests against the war

• It had no effect on public opinion

Which dictator led the Soviet Union during the rise of the Axis Powers?

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Hideki Tojo