SEGERSTROM Causes of World War II (34:1 - 34:3)
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- Q1What was the state of Germany’s economy when Adolf Hitler took over power?It was in tatters.It was recovering.It was unclear.It was thriving.30s
- Q2_______________ founded the first fascist political movement.TojoMussoliniHitlerStalin30s
- Q3This individual established a Five-Year Plan to support his economic goals and used the Great Purge to ensure that remaining officials would be loyal to him.TojoMussoliniHitlerStalin30s
- Q4Japan's moved toward a policy of __________________ when the worldwide depression of the 1930s undermined civilian rule.isolationismmilitarismcommunismfascism30s
- Q5The United States maintained a policy of ________ during the early aggression of Japan, Germany and Italy?AppeasementNationalismIsolationismMilitarism30s
- Q6How did other nations respond to Japan’s aggression towards China?They ignored it.The United States and Britain declared war on Japan.They worked out an agreement with Japan.They ordered Japan to withdraw from China.30s
- Q7What was a reason that the League of Nations was weak in responding to Japan, Germany and Italy’s aggression?It did not have the power to impose sanctions on countries.It did not view these countries as major threats.The United States was not part of the League.30s
- Q8How did Britain and France respond to Germany declaring a political union with Austria?They began building up their militaries in preparation for war.They met with Hitler in an attempt to reach an agreement.They did nothing.They imposed economic sanctions on Germany.30s
- Q9What did Adolf Hitler do in the 1930s that threatened Europe with another war?He rearmed the country.All of these are correctHe demanded that the region of Sudetenland be given back to Germany.He occupied the region of Rhineland with German troops.30s
- Q10What was the main reason Chamberlain agreed to give Germany Sudetenland?Because he did not want to go to war over such a small issue.Because he believed that Germany had a right to that land.Because he thought it would help get Germany out of its depression.30s
- Q11Why did France and Britain adopt a policy of appeasement?Because their economies were thriving at the time.Because they strongly believed Hitler’s intentions were peaceful.Because they could not afford to enter into another war after World War I.All of these are correct30s
- Q12What effects did the takeover of Manchuria have on Japan?It gave Japan a large piece of territory that was rich in resourcesIt began an era in which the military dominated the Japanese governmentIt isolated Japan from most other nationsAll of these are correct30s
- Q13How did FDR respond to Japan's takeover of Manchuria and many of China's major cities after the Rape of Nanjing?He gave his "quarantine speech" in which he spoke of the need to quarantine aggressor nations.He declared war on JapanHe did nothing30s
- Q14Did FDR's quarantine speech stop Japan?NoYes30s
- Q15Which side did the U.S. support in the Spanish Civil War?Neither - it chose to stay out of the conflictFranco and the Nationalists (the rebels)Spain's democratic governmentThe Republicans, a left wing group trying to save the republic30s