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Cause / Consequences World War II

Quiz by Dakota Barton

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  • Q1
    Which event is widely considered to be the immediate cause of the United States entering World War II?
    The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
    The invasion of Poland
    The attack on Pearl Harbor
    The bombing of Hiroshima
    30s
  • Q2
    What was one significant consequence of World War II?
    The collapse of the Roman Empire
    The Great Depression
    The establishment of the United Nations
    The invention of the internet
    30s
  • Q3
    What was a major factor that led to the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe before World War II?
    The economic turmoil resulting from the Great Depression
    The spread of democracy
    The growth of colonial empires
    The advancement of technology
    30s
  • Q4
    Which treaty officially ended World War I and is often cited as a cause of World War II due to its punitive measures on Germany?
    The Munich Agreement
    The Treaty of Paris
    The Treaty of Versailles
    The Treaty of Ghent
    30s
  • Q5
    Which event led to the largest loss of life in a single day during World War II?
    The Battle of Iwo Jima
    The bombing of Hiroshima
    The Battle of Kursk
    The D-Day landings
    30s
  • Q6

    Which country did the United States begin distrusting after World War II that would ultimately cause the Cold War?

    Italy

    Japan

    Soviet Union

    Germany

    30s
  • Q7

    What portion of Europe/Germany will become the focus for the United States' rebuilding using the Marshal Plan? 

    Southern

    Eastern

    Western

    Northern

    30s
  • Q8

    What changes do we begin to see with different races post-WWII?

    They are still stuck in the same roles/jobs.

    They are in same position with little change. 

    They join the military in highest numbers seen in U.S. History.

    They are heavily pushing for equality in the United States.

    30s
  • Q9
    What was a major social consequence of World War II?
    Racial segregation was enforced like it always has.
    Colonial empires expanded
    Women returned to traditional roles
    The civil rights movement gained momentum
    30s
  • Q10
    What territorial change occurred as a result of World War II?
    Poland expanded to the west
    Germany was divided into East and West Germany
    Italy gained territory in Africa
    Japan annexed neighboring countries
    30s
  • Q11
    What was a significant military consequence of World War II?
    The return of cavalry units
    The introduction of trench warfare
    The end of air combat
    The development and use of nuclear weapons
    30s
  • Q12
    What was a primary goal of the Nuremberg Trials after World War II?
    To negotiate peace treaties
    To document military strategies
    To hold war criminals accountable
    To allocate reparations to countries
    30s

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