Unit 2: European History Review

Maya, Ava, and Aiden are learning about the Treaty of Versailles in history class. Can you help them figure out which TWO of the following were actual punishments given to Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany had to give up valuable land that was full of natural resources

• Germany had strict limits on the purpose and size of its military

• Austria-Hungary received the blame for causing World War 1.

• Russia was forced to pay reparations to other countries for the damages it had inflicted in World War 1.

Samuel, Maya, and James are debating in history class: Which of the following events "sparked" World War 1?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian Man

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The bombing of Hiroshima by the United States

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan.

Ethan, Aria, and Rohan are history detectives! They want to know: Which treaty officially ended 'The Great War' (aka WW1)? Help them crack the case!

• The Treaty of Versailles

• Jay's Treaty

• Pinckney's Treaty

• The Treaty of Paris

Ethan, Olivia, and Liam are discussing how alliances shaped the start of World War 1 and World War 2. If Ethan’s country is attacked, what role do alliances play for Olivia and Liam’s countries?

• A. These treaties meant that if one country was attacked, the other friend countries were bound to defend them.

• B. The policy of building a stronger military was judged relative to neighbors, creating a culture of paranoia that heightened the search for alliances.

• C. When a country increases their power and wealth by bringing additional territories under their control, usually without outright colonizing or resettling them.

• D. An intense form of patriotism or loyalty to one’s country.

Daniel, Arjun, and Aria are time-traveling students who land in early twentieth-century Russia. They notice a huge change happening in the country. What major event led to the rise of Communism during this time?

• A. A focus on limiting government involvement in everyday life.

• B. The desire to recreate the success of the Germany economy.

• C. Poor leadership for Russia and losses in World War I

• D. A fear of the expanding influence of the United States in Europe.

Imagine Michael, David, and Sophia are living in Europe during the Great Depression. Select the TWO best examples of what they might have experienced during this tough time.

• A. Large numbers of Europeans stood in lines to get food from soup kitchens and breadlines.

• B. The value of money from countries in Europe greatly increased (money was worth more).

• C. The decline in world trade caused many businesses in Europe to close.

• D. Europeans had an easy time finding jobs and employment because of the economic boom.

Ava, Benjamin, and Lily are discussing history class. Which event did Nazi propaganda exaggerate to make it seem even bigger than it was?

• World War One

• The creation of Germany's Luftwaffe

• The Holocaust

• The Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Imagine Hannah, Mason, and Abigail are learning about history. During the 1930s, Nazi propaganda often used scapegoating, especially blaming the Jewish people. What does this mean?

• supporting Jewish businesses

• creating a strong communist economy

• encouraging Germans to work hard

• claiming the Jews were at fault for Germany's problems.

Noah, Kai, and Aiden are working on a history project about World War II. They want to know: How did the Nazi Party in Germany gain so much popularity, eventually leading to the Holocaust?

• There was a preexisting prejudice against the Jews.

• The Nazi Party used bribes to gain power.

• The Nazi Party used widespread, antisemitic propaganda.

• The Nazis promoted freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

• Adolf Hitler's speeches caused people to support the Nazi Party.

Kai, James, and Sophia are discussing history class. Kai asks, "How did Nazi propaganda play a role in leading to the Holocaust?" What would be the best answer to Kai's question?

• It blamed Germany's economic and social problems on the Jewish people.

• It convinced Germans that the United States was to blame for their suffering.

• It motivated German workers to rise up and take control of the means of production.

• It encouraged German consumers to boycott businesses run by Fascist Party members.