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WWII, Rise of Nazism, Holocaust, Rise of Communism and the Cold War
WWII, Rise of Nazism, Holocaust, Rise of Communism and the Cold War
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Covering Georgia Standards of Excellence SS6H3 Conflict and Change in Europe
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1
The fall of the Berlin Wall led to...
worldwide depression
a rise in population
a long, bloody war
reunification of Germany
2
Why were the US and USSR considered to be superpowers?
both had strong militaries, economy, & influence in politics
both had a lot of land.
both had red in their flags.
both had freedom as their main objective.
3
What was the Berlin Wall?
a building in Berlin
a curtain in Berlin
a wall in the Berlin National Museum
a symbol and actual divider between democracy & communism
4
Who has the power in a democratic government?
businesses
leader
allies
people
5
Who made the Soviet Union a Communist Government?
Harry Truman
Vladimir Lenin
Winston Churchill
Tsar Nicholas II
6
What was a main cause that led to the rise of Nazism and then WWII?
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Propaganda
the United States
Depression
7
The west side of the Berlin Wall had graffiti all over it. Why didn't the east side?
it was too dark to make any artwork look good
the citizens didn't have any paint
not very many people lived on the east side
the people were afraid and guards were set up along the wall
8
According to the theory of Communism, the ___________ should own all the farms & factories.
Nazi party
Government
Czar
Germans
9
What was a major result of the Holocaust?
Hitler won the majority vote
Hitler committed suicide
WWII ended
6 million Jews were tortured and killed
10
What was the term of the Treaty of Versailles that was most damaging to Germany?
paying reparations to Allied nations
loss of its land and colonies
loss of its military
inability to allign with other nations
11
What were the effects of the depression?
people had more money and better jobs
farmers gained land and businesses grew
people lost their jobs and businesses failed
more people were employed
12
What actions did the United Nations do as a result of the Holocaust?
created a Jewish state and made genocide a crime
helped the Jews find jobs and shelter
set up a memorial in Germany
divided Palestine and Germany
13
True or False--the collapse of the Soviet Union was the cause of the Cold War.
true
false
14
What is money that a nation has to pay after losing a war?
reparations
militarism
an alliance
war bonds
15
Why did the Soviet Union collapse?
they were spending too much money on protecting communism
all of the above
they had a weak economy
people in the republics wanted to be free of communism
16
What was the capital of W. Germany after it was divided into 2 nations?
West Berlin
Moscow
Bonn
East Berlin
17
Hitler convinced people to join the Nazi party with speeches and __________ made by the party.
guns
uniforms
streudal
propaganda
18
Which came first--the Rise of Nazism or Worldwide Depression?
Worldwide Depression
Nazism
19
Who took over Russia after the revolution in 1917 (the new leader)?
Woodrow Wilson
Nicholas II
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
20
What was the main cause of the Russian Revolution?
The czar was executed.
The Germans showed signs of surrender.
There were food shortages in Russia.
Soldiers did not know how to use their weapons.
21
Which came first...WWII or Rise of Nazism?
rise of Nazism
WWII
22
When did the Soviet Union collapse?
it never collapsed
1917-1919
1940-1945
1989-1991
23
The Nazis were able to come to power because...
Hitler promised to make Germany great again and gain lands
Hitler promised to improve the economy and stop WW1 payments
Hitler promised to rebuild the military.
all of the above
24
In 1923, what did Hitler do that was so significant?
tried to overthrow the German govt.
took over Poland
made a lot of speeches
served in the military
25
Which 2 leaders are part of an autocracy?
Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler and Czar Nicholas II
Vladimir Lenin and Barack Obama
Woodrow Wilson and Harry Truman
26
If the people can vote in an election but they can only vote for the current leader, it's a ...
oligarchic government
anarchist government
democratic government
autocratic government
