Unit 6, Quiz 1 - Rise of Fascism

In what way did the Treaty of Versailles establish conditions that led to the outbreak of World War II?

• It gave Germany too much power by allowing Germany to keep the Alsace-Lorraine region of France.

• It imposed harsh reparations on Germany, which led to their economic and political instability.

• It weakened the Allied countries by making France, England, and Russia reduce the size of their armies.

• It provided a strong League of Nations with a capable military to stop aggression.

The League of Nations was ineffective in stopping aggression that led to WWII. Which of the following are reasons for why the League of Nations failed. Check all that apply.

• The United States did not join

• The rise of the Cold War

• There was no army

• Breakup of colonial empires

Which of the following BEST outlines the economic causes that forced Germany and Italy to select fascist or totalitarian governments?

• the desire for new markets

• the desire to restore the monarchy

• widespread economic prosperity

• widespread unemployment & costs to rebuild after WWI

Which of the following is a government that aims to control the political, economic, and social lives of its citizens?

• Capitalism

• Utilitarianism

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

In what ways did the Treaty of Versailles create unrest in Germany after World War I? Check all that apply.

• It imposed harsh reparations on Germany, which led to economic and political instability.

• It imposed strict military restrictions causing a lack of security and anger towards the allies.

• It brought economic prosperity and employment to thousands of Germans.

• It made Germany admit sole responsibility for starting the war and contributed to anger and revenge.

Which of the following contributed to a worldwide depression?

• Economic connections among industrial nations

• The US stock market crash

• high inflation and unemployment

• All of the above

Japan's successful invasion of China in 1931 indicates that the League of Nations was...

• unable to stop acts of aggression.

• concerned only with disputes in Europe.

• prepared to intervene with military force.

• none of the above

Which of the following are economic reasons that led to totalitarian governments in both Germany and Italy. Check all that apply.

• Global depression

• Hyperinflation

• Increase in world trade

• Unemployment