How WORLD WAR II Was Fought [AP World History Review—Unit 7 Topic 7]

What was the immediate cause of World War II, and what policy did Britain and France initially follow regarding Germany's territorial expansion?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; militarism

• Germany's invasion of Poland; appeasement

• Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor; isolationism

• The Treaty of Versailles; economic sanctions

Which group of countries formed the primary members of the Axis Powers during World War II?

• Great Britain, France, United States

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• Soviet Union, Germany, Italy

• United States, Soviet Union, Japan

How did fascist states primarily mobilize their populations and economies for war?

• Through democratic elections and voluntary contributions from citizens.

• By relying on persuasion and promises of an expanded welfare state.

• By glorifying the state and using militaristic means to serve state interests.

• Through rapid industrialization via Five-Year Plans and brutal, unflinching demands.

Which new military strategy, pioneered by Germany, involved a 'shock and awe' approach combining air assault with rapid infantry and armored vehicle movement?

• Firebombing

• Trench Warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Atomic Bombing