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World War 1 and World War 2 History Test
World War 1 and World War 2 History Test
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Neville Chamberlain led nations in the policy of APPEASEMENT
True
False
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Importance of the Atomic Bomb?
The bomb gave recognition to Albert Einstein- the inventor of the bomb
It was a cool bomb
It led to the surrender of Japan and ultimately the end of the war
It was dropped on Germany, ending the war
3
Why did Russia leave WW1
Russia thought they won so they left
They didn't want to fight Germany-They were scared
Germany had defeated them and their political system was collapsing
They wanted to be done fighting
4
What caused the beginning of WW 1
July 28, 1914 - Bosnian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
Germany invaded Russia
Germany invaded Austro-Hungaria
June 28 1914- A-H Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated by Bosnian radical
5
What three basic issues led to the Great Depression?
The whole nation was depressed emotionally
The Stock Market Crash
Financial Devastation, Federal Reserve and Protectionism
Financial Devastation, Government Bankruptcy and Isolationism
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What is stalemate?
A stale piece of bread
Condition where everyone is fighting
Wartime condition where 2 opposing forces have no major gains
Stalemate is in the FKAC song 'Pioneers'
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V-E happened on May 8, 1945
True
False
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What was the Battle of Britain?
Britain invaded Germany
Germany stormed Britian beaches
Bombing campaign against Britain
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How did Germany expand in the 1930s?
Their nation got bigger
They didn't expand, they lost territory
Hitler creates German Empire- They begin invaded and conquering others
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V-J Day happened on September 2 1945
True
False
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BONUS QUESTION:
AUGUST 6, 1945
was the first day United States dropped that Atomic bomb
False
True
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The US used island hopping so they could take key positions on JAPAN
False
True
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What was Schlieffen's Plan?
There was no plan
Germany was to rush east to Russia then to through Belgium to crush France
Germany was to win 2-front war; Crush France then rush east to Russia
France was to invade Germany and Russia
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What was the significance of the African Campaign?
There was non- Africa was not involved in the war
Major psychological vicotry for the Allies- First time they beat Germany
Major loss for the Allies; Germany defeated them
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Who were the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks
They were Russian Leaders
They were German Leaders
They were both advocating for a violent revolt in Russia
Two groups of Russians- Bol. advocated violence while Mens. were for peace
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How did Italy expand in the 1930s?
Mussolinni develops a well equipped army and beginnings to conquer
Italy bribed everyone with their pasta and pizza
Mussolinni creates a democracy and helps Italy expand
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BONUS QUESTION: Who was president during almost all of WW2?
Dwight Eisenhower
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
Theodore Roosevelt
Harry Truman
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Hilter hoped the bombings of Britain would give him land invasion advantages
False
True
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BOUNS QUESTION: Why did US enter the war?
Germany attcked us
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii
US felt like they needed to help the Allies so they joined
Great Britain begged us for help
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Why did Hitler invade the Soviet Union?
He felt like fighting the Russia
He was bored
He wanted resources from Russia
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What is the purpose of Propaganda
Tell people they had to fight in the war
Just to give people funny pictures to look at
To emphasize the Atrocities of the enemy and to increase National Pride
To scare people
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How did Hitler rise to power?
He killed everyone off
There was political instability which led to more radical groups
He came to power peacefully
He was elected
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Appeasement is AVOIDING conflict by making concessions
True
False
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Did the Schlieffen Plan succeed?
No, nothing resulted from the plan
Yes, Germany crushed Russia
Yes, France crushed Germany
No, Germany breaks the Treaty of Ver. & invades Belgium, foiling the plan
25
What strategy did the US pursue in the Pacific?
Island Hopping
Invasion of one island at a time to slowly take out the Japenese
Kill them all!
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How was stalemate seen in WW1
The eastern front became stalemate
Moriah Smallbone sings that lyric in 'Pioneers'
Germany gave away a lot of stale bread
Germany fended off Russia to the east while the West front became stalemate
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What was the Manhattan Project?
The search to find the best Manhatten Clam Chowder
A culinary cook off
The code name for the development of the Atomic Bomb
A plan to defeat Germany
28
Major parts of the Treaty of Ver.?
It was just a peace treaty
Germany had to pay lots of money, they lost territory and colonies too
All of Europe had to pay
29
Vladimir Lenin led the Bolsheviks in a
Peaceful
revolution
True
False
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Two sides of WW 1
Central- Germany, A-H, and Ottomans and Allied- France, Russia, USA, G.B.
Axis- Germany and Austro-Hunrgy and Allied- G.B., U.S. and Japan
It was Germany against the world
Central- USA, Ital, G.B. and Axis- Germany and Ottomans
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Why was Germany able to expand so rapidly once WW2 began?
Hilter was a good leader
They prepared extensively and had early major advantages
Everyone feared them and all gave in to Germany's powers
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Who rose to power after Lenin died
No one- Russia was a government free country
Joseph Stalin
The Czar
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What marked the beginning of WW2?
Germany invaded the US
Germany invaded Poland
US invaded Germany
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
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Importance of Hitler's invasion of Russia?
Germany crushed Russia
S.U. beat Germany and the upper hand was given to the Allies
No one came out with a victory
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Why did US join WW1
Lusitania was sunk by Germany, killing 100 Americans + Zimmerman Telegram
We were attacked by Germany
They didn't like Germany
They just wanted to fight a war cause they were bored
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Importance of D-Day (June 6, 1944)
The Allies stormed Normandy Beach in France but was defeated by Germany
The Allies were successful on D-Day and they gained a strong position
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
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3 major inventions of WW1
They fought with swords
Poisonous Gas, Machine Guns, and Bombs
Flamethrowers, Aircraft, and Machine Guns
Aircraft, Atomic Bomb, and AR-15s
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How did Mussolini rise to power?
He conquered Italy
He was elected
He made really good pasta and so everyone wanted him as leader
The Italians need a strong leader to restore National Pride
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How did WW1 lead to WW2?
The Treaty of Ver. gave Germany all the power and resources to begin WW2
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
The Treaty of Ver. and the poor treatment to Germany paved the way to WW2
People wanted to fight again
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What were the 4 major causes of WW 1
There wasn't 4 major causes, Germany just wanted to fight everybody
Militarism, Nationalism, Communism, Alliances
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Militarism, Isolationism, Imperialsim, and Nationalism
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BONUS QUESTION: On what day did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor?
December 25, 1941
December 24, 1941
December 1, 1941
December 7, 1941
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Hitler's invasion of Russia SUCCEEDED
True
False
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BONUS QUESTION: The first Japanese city that the atomic bomb was dropped on was NAGASAKI?
True
False
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How did Japan expand in the 1930s?
They bombed the Hawaii, claiming it as their territory
They invaded Russia
They began attacking and invading China and Pacific Islands
