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A #world war 1, #depression, and #world war 2 padlet covering Strayer Chapter 20.
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1
This quote from the book "Mein Kampf" demonstrates that a key idea of Nazism was
the German people (Volk) should view others as equal.
the German people (Volk) should respect national borders.
the German people (Volk) should use imperialism to conquer.
the German people (Volk) should use democracy in government.
2
During WW1, Lenin promised
"peace, bread, & land"
which sparked a
COMMUNIST
revolution in
Italy
France
Russia
England
3
At WW2's end, Europe was devastated. How did the US respond?
It embraced Communism as a solution to Europe's problems.
It forced Germany to pay reparations for damages in the war.
It became an "isolationist" nation again and forgot Europe.
Its "Marshall Plan" aided Europe to promote economic growth.
4
Examine this quote. Which philosophical ideals would the author REJECT?
Social Darwinism
Imperialism
The Enlightenment
Militarism
5
After Allied victory, they were stunned by the Holocaust. Top Nazi leaders and soldiers were
forgiven if they paid compensation to the surviving victims.
tried, found guilty, and most executed at "Nuremberg Trials"
invited to sign the charter of the United Nations.
pardoned of all their crimes in an effort to keep the peace.
6
This depiction of a bombing raid shows that a DIFFERENCE between WW1 and WW2 was
In WW2, allies were able to beat Germany quicker than WW1.
In WW2, trenches & defensive war were used more than in WW1.
In WW2, there was more targeting of civilians than in WW1.
In WW2, people were more enthusiastic about war than in WW1.
7
How was Japan treated by the US and Allies after WW2?
Japan was punished severely and became a colony of China.
Japan was left alone to continue its imperial militarism.
Japan was forced to accept Communism by the occupying USSR.
Japan was occupied, given aid, and adopted democratic laws.
8
This photo of college students after WW1 was declared in 1914 demonstrates an attitude of
universal opposition to war.
widespread enthusiasm for war.
general indifference toward war.
cynical disillusionment with war.
9
Germany, Japan, and Italy were all similar (and formed the Axis alliance) because they all
strongly supported Enlightened democracy.
hated Jews and wished to unleash genocide on them.
were willing to be peaceful in the League of Nations.
had ambitions to expand their empires in Afro-Eurasia.
10
Which of these is the
TRUE
reason Serbia sent Bosnian assassins to kill the Austrian Archduke?
ALLIANCES-They wanted to rejoin with the old Ottoman Empire.
NATIONALISM-They wanted to create a NATION of Balkan people.
MILITARISM-They dreamed of beating Austria in battle.
IMPERIALISM-They dreamed of creating an EMPIRE in Austria.
11
How does Germany's emergence as a new nation after 1870 help explain the World Wars?
Germany maintained the existing balance of power.
Germany was the lone superpower of both wars.
Germany provided stability & peaceful leadership to Europe.
Germany disrupted the established order in Europe.
12
The Treaty of Sevres resulted in the breakup of the
Russian Empire
Ottoman Empire
Austrian Empire
German Empire
13
All of the following are true, but this map could be used as evidence to prove which statement?
The Spanish Influenza was the biggest killer of civilians.
Famine killed civilians who lived near the trench lines.
Machine guns were the biggest killers in the trenches.
The Central Powers (Germany-Austria-Ottomans) lost the war.
14
Only 1 year later, in 1940, the same artist drew this cartoon. How did his tone changed?
He saw that determined men could stop blitzkrieg.
He viewed blitzkrieg as unstoppable.
He was now in favor of Nazism.
He believed that peace was near.
15
Europe's empires relied on colonial soldiers during WW1. What was the result of this decision?
All colonies immediately staged revolutions in 1918.
These soldiers created nationalist movements back home.
Most deaths occurred in trenches in Africa and Asia.
The unity of WW1 strengthened the old European empires.
16
By getting into WW1 & 2 at the end, and winning them, the effect of the wars on the US was
it encouraged Communist revolutions around the world.
it trusted the U.N.'s peace-keeping & reduced the military.
it started on a path of "isolationism" from the world.
its power was so strengthened that it became a "superpower."
17
The fact that Germany gave up all its colonies because of the Treaty of Versailles shows
Germans abandoned militarism and expansionism.
One continuing reason for conflict was imperialism.
WW1 victors wanted nationalist independence for colonies.
The Allied powers made an alliance with the Central powers.
18
This cartoon shows which of these THEMATIC reasons that the USSR (Russia) beat blitzkrieg was
Political
Economic
Human Environmental Interaction
Social
19
Translated: "WAR! Hitler attacks." Which nation did Germany conquer in 1939, sparking WW2?
Britain
Poland
Russia (aka USSR)
France
20
One effect of the wars on Europe's former colonies was that
they fully embraced Europe and rejoined the old empires.
they rejected imperialism & declared national independence.
they all used the USSR's communism as a model for economics.
they all formed alliances with U.S.A. to oppose the U.S.S.R.
21
Japan and Germany had similar reasons for starting WW2 in Asia and Europe because they both
gained land/resources through force, causing global tension
wanted to establish themselves as the "Master Race"
felt wronged by WW1's Treaty of Versailles
were driven by rivalry with the United States
22
Which of the following was a
POLITICAL
consequence of WW1 for women in the interwar years?
New technologies resulted in new consumerism for the home.
"Suffrage" movements gained voting rights for many women.
Many had to give up outside work for men returning from war.
The "flapper" style showed women's increased sexual freedom.
23
The artist's tone in this cartoon from 1939 can best be characterized as
Determination to keep America "isolationist" and out of WW2.
Awe at the seemingly unstoppable German "blitzkrieg."
Revulsion toward German "genocide" toward Jewish peoples.
Hatred that the allies had "appeased" Germany so long.
24
At WW2's end, Allies (and later Axis) signed a charter to create a peace-keeping body called
The United Nations
The European Economic Community
The League of Nations
The Nuremberg Trials
25
All of the following were reasons that the US dropped 2 atomic bombs on Japan EXCEPT:
USA wanted to avoid a ground invasion of Japan.
USA historically had an intense hatred of Japanese people.
USA's military leaders wanted revenge for Pearl Harbor.
USA could end WW2 quickly so the USSR couldn't invade Japan.
26
Examine the following quote. It shows that the MAIN reason for Nazism's popularity was
support of Enlightenment ideas of freedom.
faith that the Nazis could solve all Germany's problems.
belief in democratic institutions of voting.
use of violence, fear, and intimidation by secret police.
27
This cartoon shows that Germany was forced to 'swallow' the Versailles Treaty which
made it accept an alliance with Austria.
restored its lands in Europe but took its colonies.
forced them to compensate victims of the Armenian genocide.
made them pay damages and admit they caused the war.
28
These photos demonstrate a similarity between US and German responses to the Depression because
Both granted increasing workplace rights for the worker.
Both showed a faith in government work projects.
Both created a Communist government that owned all land.
Both relied exclusively on free market Capitalism.
29
Who used
MILITARISM
the MOST to stimulate their economy in the latter 1930s?
Russia (aka USSR)
Germany
Japan
Italy
30
What did "Cardinal Principles of the National Entity" (Doc 20.2) seek to
ABOLISH
in Japan?
"Conquest through the 'victorious sword' of the army"
"the Imperial household as head of the state"
"ideologies of the Enlightenment...liberty and equality"
"People's desire to fight in an eternal struggle to survive"
31
WW1's major battles were in France and Russia along miles of defensive lines. This was called
Firebombing
Blitzkrieg
Trench Warfare
Genocide
32
This 1937 photo demonstrates an impact of the Depression on ordinary Americans was
an end to segregation which separated races in the South.
a willingness to support a Communist revolution in the US.
joblessness and reliance on government assistance.
new freedoms gained as part of the Civil Rights movement.
33
This chart demonstrates that the effect of Allied occupation of Germany and Japan after WW2 was
both nations had security so could focus on economic growth.
both nations became Communist allies of the USSR.
both nations returned to fascism and militarism.
both nations went into a deep Depression.
34
By getting out of WW1 early, and winning WW2, the effect of the wars on the USSR (Russia) was
its power was strengthened and they became a "superpower."
it continued as a strong ally of the United States.
it abandoned Communism as a model for its economy.
It broke apart into multiple separate national republics.
35
Which of these WW1 era leaders would have been MOST pleased with the Treaty of Versailles?
Charles 1st-sought continued alliance of Austria & Germany.
Vladimir Lenin-sought a global communist revolution.
Woodrow Wilson-sought peace with self-determination for all.
George Clemenceau-wanted to punish Germany to rebuild France
36
This cartoon demonstrates that the conflict between Austria vs. Serbia spread because of
ALLIANCES
MILITARISM
NATIONALISM
IMPERIALISM
37
In October 1929 a Global Depression began when
Stock prices fell 69% on the US Stock Exchange.
Trade dried up between Europe and America.
Prices fell for goods produced in Europe's colonies.
Germany's debts led it to devalue its currency.
38
Look closely at the poster details. From an Italian point of view, what was LIKELY true?
Japan's invasion of China would get resources for the Axis.
Japan's outdated samurai militarism was laughable.
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor would bring certain victory.
Japan was a weak ally, with unimportant victories.
39
What was the event that "sparked" World War 1 in July of 1914?
Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination
The Sinking of the Lusitania
Pearl Harbor
The invasion of Poland
40
While Italy and Germany became allies because of their shared "Fascism," how did they differ?
Germany was a single-party state while Italy was democratic.
Germany used 'race-hate' against Jews, etc. more than Italy.
Germany sought to expand while Italy avoided imperialism.
Germany became communist while Italy stayed fascist.
