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WorksheetsAPUSH USA 1930s, The Rise of Dictatorships and Cause WW2
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Worksheet time: 50mins
What led to the rise and spread of dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Russia (Soviet Union), and Japan?
The end of World War I
The effects of World War I and the Great Depression
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The establishment of the League of Nations
What did the leaders of Germany, Italy, Russia (Soviet Union), and Japan promise their people in exchange for personal freedoms?
Economic prosperity
Improved lives
Military expansion
Technological advancements
Why was the League of Nations helpless to stop aggressive nations without the United States as a member?
Because the United States had the largest military
Because the United States was the only nation with nuclear capabilities
Because the United States provided the majority of the funding
Because the United States was a major economic and military power
When did World War II begin?
1939 when Germany invaded Poland
1941 when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
1938 when Germany annexed Austria
1945 at the end of the Holocaust
What was the goal of the London Conference set up in 1933?
To establish a new world order
To come up with an international fix to the Great Depression
To start a global trade organization
To create a military alliance
Who did FDR initially plan to send to the London Conference?
The Vice President
The Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of State Cordell Hull
The Ambassador to the UK
What was the outcome of the London Conference without America's participation?
It was a great success
It led to the formation of the United Nations
It achieved nothing
It resulted in a major economic treaty
What effect did America's non-participation in the London Conference have on its policies?
It led to more aggressive foreign policies
It solidified U.S. isolationist policies
It caused the U.S. to enter World War II
It resulted in the U.S. joining the League of Nations
What did the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934 state regarding the Philippines?
The Philippines would immediately become independent.
The Philippines would become independent after 12 years (in 1946).
The Philippines would remain a U.S. territory indefinitely.
The Philippines would be sold to another country.
At the Pan-American Conference, what did FDR announce about the U.S. military policy in Latin America?
The U.S. would increase military presence in Latin America.
The U.S. would maintain the same level of military strength in Latin America.
The U.S. would no longer use military strength in Latin America.
The U.S. would only use military strength in Latin America for defense purposes.
Which of the following countries did America lessen her influence in, according to the text?
Mexico and Brazil
Cuba and Panama
Argentina and Chile
Venezuela and Colombia
How successful was the Good Neighbor policy in terms of America's image to Latin America?
Not successful at all
Moderately successful
Very successful
The policy worsened America's image
What did Secretary of State Cordell Hull believe in regarding tariffs?
He believed in high tariffs to protect domestic industries.
He believed in low tariffs to encourage higher trade.
He believed tariffs had no impact on trade.
He believed in varying tariffs according to the industry.
What was the main purpose of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act?
To increase tariffs and reduce international trade.
To set up high tariff policies.
To amend the most offensive parts of the Hawley-Smoot tariff law.
To start a high-tariff trend for the post-WWII period.
What was the effect of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act on the trend of tariffs?
It continued the high-tariff trend of the previous years.
It had no significant effect on tariff trends.
It started a low-tariff trend that would dominate the post-WWII period.
It caused an immediate elimination of all tariffs.
What event marked the alliance between Germany and Italy in 1936?
The signing of the Tripartite Pact
The London Conference
The Rome-Berlin Axis
The Washington Naval Treaty
Which country ignored the Washington Naval Treaty and walked out of the London Conference?
Italy
Germany
Japan
USSR
In what year did Japan join Germany and Italy in their alliance?
1935
1936
1940
1939
What was the outcome of Italy's attack on Ethiopia under Mussolini?
Italy was defeated
Ethiopia joined the League of Nations
Italy beat Ethiopia
The League of Nations imposed sanctions on Italy
How did fascist nations attempt to improve their economy and nation?
By joining the League of Nations
By promoting peace and disarmament
By prepping for war, fighting, and celebrating their victories
By adhering to international treaties
What was the League of Nations' response to Italy's aggression during Mussolini's rule?
They imposed heavy sanctions on Italy
They expelled Italy from the League
They did nothing, not even embargoing oil to Italy
They supported Italy's actions
What was the main reason for the American isolationist policy before WWII?
Americans wanted to focus on their own economic development.
Americans wanted to intervene in European affairs.
Americans were preparing to enter WWII.
Americans wanted to establish colonies in Europe.
What did the Neutrality Acts passed by Congress in the mid-1930s declare?
They declared that America would support belligerent nations.
They declared that America would enter the war if a foreign war existed.
They declared that certain restrictions would start when the president declared a foreign war existed.
They declared that America would start drafting soldiers.
What was the purpose of the Nye Committee established in 1934?
To promote American involvement in foreign wars.
To study the idea that munitions producers helped start wars for profit.
To negotiate peace treaties with European countries.
To draft the Neutrality Acts.
What event in 1937 led to FDR's Quarantine Speech?
The invasion of Poland by Germany
The invasion of China by Japan
The outbreak of World War II
The signing of the Neutrality Acts
What was the purpose of FDR's Quarantine Speech?
To declare war on the aggressors
To invoke the Neutrality Acts
To ask America to quarantine the aggressors and morally side against them
To support American isolationism
Which countries did FDR refer to as the aggressors in his Quarantine Speech?
Germany and Russia
Italy and Japan
China and Korea
Britain and France
What was the significance of FDR's Quarantine Speech in terms of American foreign policy?
It marked a continuation of American isolationism
It signaled a shift towards American interventionism
It was a step away from isolationism
It reinforced the Neutrality Acts
What was one of the reasons Hitler wanted to expand Germany?
To create a powerful navy
To provide more living space and resources for his people
To establish a democratic government
To promote trade with neighboring countries
What did Hitler do that violated the Treaty of Versailles?
He formed an alliance with Britain
He disbanded the German military
He made military service mandatory and marched troops into the Rhineland
He signed a peace treaty with France
What did British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain believe he had achieved after the Munich Conference?
An alliance with Germany
"Peace in our time"
A military victory over Germany
The end of Hitler's expansion
Which country did Hitler annex in 1938?
Poland
Austria
France
The United Kingdom
What area did Hitler demand and receive at the Munich Conference?
Alsace-Lorraine
Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia
East Prussia
Saarland
When did Hitler break his promise and take over all of Czechoslovakia?
March of 1938
September of 1938
March of 1939
September of 1939
What event on August 23, 1939, stunned the world?
The start of World War II
The signing of the Russo-German Nonaggression Pact
The invasion of Poland by Germany
The declaration of war by Britain and France on Germany
Why was the world surprised when Stalin and Hitler signed the Nonaggression Pact?
Because Stalin and Hitler were close allies
Because fascists and communists were known to be friends
Because fascists and communists were known to hate each other
Because it was common for such pacts to be signed before a war
What did the Nonaggression Pact between Russia and Germany allow Germany to do without fear?
Form an alliance with Britain and France
Attack Russia without consequences
Attack Poland without worrying about a two-front war
Sign more pacts with other countries
What was Britain and France's response to the potential attack on Poland?
They supported Germany's decision to attack Poland
They remained neutral and did not intervene
They threatened to declare war if Poland was attacked
They signed a nonaggression pact with Germany
When did Hitler attack Poland, leading to the start of World War II?
August 23, 1939
September 1, 1939
September 3, 1939
October 1, 1939
What action did the Soviet Union take during the invasion of Poland?
They declared war on Germany
They seized Polish lands from the east
They signed a nonaggression pact with Poland
They helped Poland defend against Germany
What was the outcome of the invasion of Poland by Germany?
Poland successfully repelled the German invasion
Germany was defeated and World War II was averted
Poland was overrun in only three weeks
The Soviet Union joined the war against Germany
What did Britain and France do after Hitler attacked Poland?
They signed a peace treaty with Germany
They declared war on Germany
They offered to mediate between Germany and Poland
They joined forces with the Soviet Union
What did the Neutrality Act of 1939 state regarding the sale of war materials by the U.S.?
The U.S. would lend war materials on credit.
The U.S. would donate war materials to allies.
The U.S. would sell war materials on a "cash-and-carry" basis.
The U.S. would trade war materials for other goods.
What did "cash-and-carry" mean under the Neutrality Act of 1939?
The U.S. would provide credit to buyers of war supplies.
The U.S. ships would transport the supplies to the buyers.
Buyers had to pay in cash and transport the supplies themselves.
The U.S. would engage in barter trade for war supplies.
How did the United States economy benefit from the cash-and-carry policy?
By borrowing money from European countries
By improving trade relations with Germany
By making and selling war supplies to stop totalitarian aggression
By receiving war supplies from Britain and France
What was the term used to describe the German strategy of using planes, tanks, and ground troops very fast?
Lightning warfare
Rapid assault
Blitzkrieg
Quick strike
What significant event took place at Dunkirk?
The Germans captured Allied troops
The Allied forces launched a counter-attack
Allied armies were evacuated to England
A major battle was won by the Allies
When did France surrender to the German forces?
April 1940
June 1940
May 1940
July 1940
Neutrality Acts
"Cash and Carry"
Franklin Roosevelt
New Deal
Quarantine Speech
Adolf Hitler
Nazi Party
Benito Mussolini
Invasion of Ethiopia
Invasion of China
Annexation of Austria
Broke the Munich Agreement
Persecuted its Jewish citizens
Ignored the Washington Naval Treaty
Joined Italy and Germany in the Tripartite Pact
Joined Germany in the Rome-Berlin Axis
Attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Lend Lease Act
Invaded Poland
What was the primary goal of the Lend-Lease Act passed by the U.S. in 1941?
To provide military aid to any country whose defense was vital to the United States
To sell outdated military equipment to allied nations
To lend military equipment to the Soviet Union exclusively
To establish a direct military alliance with the United Kingdom
How did the U.S. respond to the initial outbreak of World War II in Europe in 1939?
By declaring war on Germany
By sending troops to Europe
By maintaining a policy of neutrality
By immediately providing military aid to Britain and France
What was the immediate consequence for the United States after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The U.S. declared war on Germany and Italy
The U.S. put an embargo on Japan
The U.S. declared war on Japan
The U.S. signed a peace treaty with Japan
What territories had Japan conquered before the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Korea, Manchuria, and parts of China
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos
India, Thailand, and Malaysia
Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore
What policy did FDR declare in response to German attacks on American destroyers?
A policy of neutrality
A shoot-on-sight policy
A diplomatic protest policy
A non-engagement policy
What system did FDR conclude would be used to protect merchant ships?
A radar detection system
A convoy system with U.S. warships escorting to Iceland
An air patrol system
A minefield in the North Atlantic
What was risky about sending war materials to Britain during World War II?
The threat of air raids over Britain
The presence of German U-Boat "wolfpacks" in the North Atlantic
The possibility of espionage
The lack of adequate ships for transport
How does unilateral foreign policy differ from multilateral foreign policy?
Unilateral foreign policy involves a country acting independently, while multilateral involves multiple countries working together.
Unilateral foreign policy is only used in times of war, while multilateral is used in peace times.
There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing.
Unilateral foreign policy involves economic measures, while multilateral involves military actions.
What is a primary goal of internationalism in foreign policy?
To promote a country's culture and values globally.
To increase a country's military presence worldwide.
To foster peace, cooperation, and understanding among nations.
To ensure a country's economic dominance on the international stage.
Which of the following best describes the concept of isolationism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
A policy of non-participation in international economic and political relations.
A policy focused on global trade and open borders.
A policy of forming alliances with other nations to achieve common goals.
“In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms.
The first is freedom of speech and expression–everywhere in the world.
The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way–everywhere in the world.
The third is freedom from want–which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants-everywhere in the world.
The fourth is freedom from fear–which, translated into world terms, means a world-wide reduction of armaments to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor–anywhere in the world."
Franklin Roosevelt address to Congress, January 1941
Question: What issue is the cause of this speech by Franklin Roosevelt?
Aggression from totalitarian governments
Aggression from isolationist governments
Aggression from members of Congress towards the New Deal
Aggression from labor unions in factories and war industries
In December 1940, shortly after he received Churchill’s appeal, Roosevelt began working to persuade Congress and the public that more direct aid to Britain was in America’s vital interest. Franklin Roosevelt held a press conference in which he introduced to the public the idea of giving, as opposed to selling, military supplies to Britain. He likened the plan to giving a garden hose to a neighbor so that the neighbor could put out a fire in his house; the neighbor would then return the hose “intact” or, if it got “smashed up—holes in it—during the fire,” replace it with a new one."
Question: Using this excerpt what action did the United States take in 1940?
Franklin Roosevelt attempted to pack the Supreme Court
The United States Senate passed the Quarantine Act
The United States began the internment of Japanese Americans
The United States Senate passed the Lend-Lease Act
What would be an appropriate title for this graphic organizer?
Franklin Roosevelt's Response to totalitarian aggression
German Aggression in the 1930s
Franklin Roosevelt's commitment to neutrality
Herbert Hoover's response to the Great Depression in Europe
This source is from which historical document?
Four Freedom's Speech
Lend Lease Act
Quarantine Speech
Atlantic Charter
What historical event caused Franklin Roosevelt to deliver this address?
German invasion of Poland
Japanese Invasion of the Philippines
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Use of atomic bombs against the Empire of Japan
This cartoon from 1941 relates to what American policy?
Neutrality Act
Lend Lease Act
Selective Service Act
Japanese Oil Embargo
German victory during the First World War
Economic crisis caused by the Great Depression
Support from the Soviet Union
Support from minority communities
Leader of the Soviet Union
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Hideki Tojo
Joseph Stalin
British leader who stood up to Nazism and vowed that Britain would never surrender
Franklin Roosevelt
Neville Chamberlain
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
How did the political philosophy of fascism contribute to the results shown on the timeline?
by glorifying military achievements
by encouraging communal ownership
by encouraging international revolution
by glorifying domestic accomplishment
Select all of the following characteristics of a totalitarian state
Dictatorship
Use of propaganda and fear
Strong aggressive military
Freely held elections
Term limits for leaders
Select all of the leaders of totalitarian states during the 1930s
Joseph Stalin
Franklin Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Which event caused this congressional vote?
Allied nations requested a declaration of war
Italy violated the disarmament agreement
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Germany invaded Poland
What country are the events in this chart best associated with?
Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
What was a main reason the League of Nations was unable to prevent the rise, spread, and aggression of totalitarian states during the 1930s?
The League of Nations was weaker becauseI the United States refused to sign the Treaty of Versailles
Colonialism in Africa continued to hamper the efforts of the League of Nations
Italy and Germany disbanded the League of Nations in 1933
Yellow journalism distracted many democracies from the problems posed by these totalitarian states
During the 1930s, what transformation did policymakers aim to achieve in the United States?
Transition to a fully socialist state
Creation of a limited welfare state
Elimination of all government regulations
Expansion of the military-industrial complex
What was one of the goals of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal?
To reduce government power and spending
To stimulate the recovery and reform the American economy
To privatize most government services
To focus solely on agricultural reforms
Why did conservatives in Congress and the Supreme Court seek to limit the New Deal's scope?
They believed it was too successful and needed no further expansion
They felt it infringed on states' rights and individual freedoms
They wanted to increase the New Deal's funding and reach
They aimed to shift focus to international affairs instead
Which groups were part of the long-term political realignment that identified with the Democratic party due to the New Deal?
Only wealthy industrialists and bankers
Ethnic groups, African Americans, and working-class communities
Solely the military and defense contractors
Primarily foreign investors and international allies
What role did the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) play during the New Deal era?
It focused solely on urban development projects.
It provided jobs in natural resource conservation.
It was responsible for financial market regulation.
It aimed to privatize public lands.
How did the Social Security Act of 1935 impact American society?
It reduced the role of the federal government in welfare.
It led to the immediate end of the Great Depression.
It introduced unemployment insurance and retirement benefits.
It focused on healthcare reform only.
How did the establishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) impact the southeastern United States?
It led to a decrease in agricultural productivity
It introduced widespread industrialization in the region
It provided electricity and flood control, boosting the economy
It resulted in the privatization of water resources
What was the primary aim of the New Deal's 'Relief' efforts during the Great Depression?
To provide immediate financial assistance to banks and corporations
To offer direct aid to reduce the suffering of the poor and unemployed
To implement long-term infrastructure projects nationwide
To reform the stock market and prevent future crashes
How did the 'Reform' measures of the New Deal aim to prevent future economic depressions?
By focusing solely on agricultural reforms
By reducing the power of the federal government
By implementing regulations to stabilize financial markets
By providing direct cash payments to all citizens
Which New Deal program is best associated with the 'Recovery' aspect of the three R's, aimed at reviving the economy from the depths of the Depression?
The Social Security Act
The National Labor Relations Act
The Public Works Administration (PWA)
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
What significant event in 1929 greatly influenced the outcome of the 1932 presidential election?
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The start of World War II
The Wall Street Crash of 1929
The invention of the television
How did Franklin Roosevelt's promise of a 'New Deal' appeal to voters during the 1932 election?
By promising to maintain the status quo
By offering a vision of economic recovery and social reform
By focusing on foreign policy over domestic issues
By pledging to reduce military spending
Which of the following was a key difference between Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt's approach to the Great Depression that influenced the 1932 election?
Hoover's reliance on voluntary actions by businesses versus Roosevelt's active government intervention
Roosevelt's focus on reducing taxes for the wealthy to stimulate investment
Hoover's aggressive social welfare programs compared to Roosevelt's conservative fiscal policies
Roosevelt's emphasis on strengthening the military to create jobs
How did the Wagner Act of 1935 impact labor relations in the United States?
It outlawed labor unions and strikes
It established a minimum wage for all workers
It granted workers the right to unionize and bargain collectively
It mandated a 40-hour workweek for all industries
What was the primary communication tool used by Franklin D. Roosevelt to reach out to the American public and gain support for his New Deal policies?
Radio broadcasts known as 'Fireside Chats'
Television broadcasts
Newspaper articles
Public rallies
How did the Fireside Chats contribute to the development of modern American liberalism during the New Deal era?
By promoting conservative fiscal policies
By encouraging direct public participation in government
By fostering a sense of personal connection and trust in government leadership
By discouraging government intervention in the economy
In what way did the New Deal's approach to addressing the Great Depression influence the principles of modern American liberalism?
By emphasizing the importance of a laissez-faire economy
By reducing the size and influence of the federal government
By advocating for stronger state rights over federal intervention
By promoting the role of the federal government in providing economic security and social welfare
What was the primary goal of Italian intervention in the Spanish Civil War?
To spread fascism
To gain territorial concessions
To test military tactics and equipment
To support the Catholic Church
What policy did the United States adopt at the beginning of the 1930s to limit its involvement in international conflicts?
Brinkmanship
Containment
Isolationism
Detente
Which act, passed in the 1930s, was designed to prevent the United States from being drawn into a war through loans or arms sales to belligerents?
The Lend-Lease Act
The Neutrality Acts
The Kellogg-Briand Pact
The Atlantic Charter
