Why was the German strategy of “blitzkrieg” so successful?

relied on rapid, heavily armed forces that moved deep into enemy territory.

Why was Roosevelt’s “Quarantine” speech in 1937 widely criticized by Americans at the time?

Americans feared that he was bringing the country closer to war in Europe.

In the Soviet Union, a “cult of personality” developed around Stalin

through massive propaganda campaigns.

What do the actions listed in this chart suggest about the League of Nations?

Criticized the actions but did not take effective measures to stop the them

How did the Neutrality Act of 1939 differ from the previous Neutrality Acts passed by Congress in 1935, 1936, and 1937?

allowing the sale of goods to countries at war on a ‘cash-and-carry’ basis.

The Battle of Midway is considered one of the major turning points of the war because

it halted the Japanese advance and put them on the defensive.

The Treaty of Versailles

created bitterness and resentment among the nations who signed the treaty.

How did the Nazi regime differ most from the Japanese government in the 1930s?

It was controlled by a charismatic dictator.

Why did the Allies decide to wage a campaign in North Africa rather than the European mainland?

It would require fewer resources and pave the way for an invasion of Italy.

In the decades between WW I and Pearl Harbor, tensions between Japan and the United States were primarily caused by

Japan feeling threatened by the U.S. presence in Asia and the Pacific.

This image of a child sleeping safely relates to

President Roosevelt’s speech against Nazi and Japanese militarism.

Why did Adolf Hitler oppose communism?

He saw communism as a threat to German ethnic solidarity.

This poster was made to encourage

women’s service in the military.

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World War 2 Part 1 review

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This Quiz covers the Rise of the Dictators, the debate among Americans about involvement in the war, American being drawn into the war and the contributions through 1942-43 and The two fronts of the War and how the war turned into the Allies favor.

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Answers

1
Why was the German strategy of “blitzkrieg” so successful?
relied on forces that assassinated the leader of the nation
relied on rapid, heavily armed forces that moved deep into enemy territory.
relied on slowly closing off a country’s borders, leaving it isolated.
relied on extensive air attacks, weakening the country before the invasion.
2
Why was Roosevelt’s “Quarantine” speech in 1937 widely criticized by Americans at the time?
Americans feared that he was bringing the country closer to war in Europe.
favored a strong interventionist foreign policy regarding Europe and Asia.
Americans believed the Soviet Union posed a greater threat than the Nazis.
Americans felt he was trying to postpone the inevitable war in Europe.
3
In the Soviet Union, a “cult of personality” developed around Stalin
as a result of his collective farming policies.
among his perceived enemies in the Red Army.
through massive propaganda campaigns.
in response to his brutal purges in the Communist Party.
4
What do the actions listed in this chart suggest about the League of Nations?
Criticized the actions but did not take effective measures to stop the them
Ineffective because Great Britain and the U.S did not support its actions.
The League kept the aggression of Germany, Italy, and Japan in check.
The League was ineffective because it did not condemn Germany and Japan.
5
What ultimately prevented the Nazis from conquering Great Britain in 1940?
The Maginot Line
The Allied Naval Forces
The British Royal Air Force
The Munich Pact
6
How did the Neutrality Act of 1939 differ from the previous Neutrality Acts passed by Congress in 1935, 1936, and 1937?
It prevented Americans from making loans or sending aid to belligerents
It instituted a ‘peacetime draft’ to strengthen the nation’s armed forces
It allowed for the use of U.S. forces when U.S. interests were threatened.
allowing the sale of goods to countries at war on a ‘cash-and-carry’ basis.
7
The Battle of Midway is considered one of the major turning points of the war because
it bought U.S. forces more time to focus on the war in Europe.
it halted the Japanese advance and put them on the defensive.
it eliminated Japan’s main refueling station for its air force.
it effectively destroyed Japan’s ability to launch airstrikes.
8
The Treaty of Versailles
established totalitarian regimes European countries following World War I.
increased prosperity and cooperation among the nations who had in the war.
created bitterness and resentment among the nations who signed the treaty.
was an attempt by the Allies to appease dictatorships in Europe WW1.
9
How did the Nazi regime differ most from the Japanese government in the 1930s?
It was controlled by a charismatic dictator.
It followed a policy of military expansion.
It suffered from widespread economic instability.
It demanded strict obedience on the part its subjects.
10
What was the main factor that allowed military leaders to assume power in Japan in the 1930s?
threats from other nations
class inequality
lack of natural resources
weak economy
11
Why did the Allies decide to wage a campaign in North Africa rather than the European mainland?
It would prevent the Axis from receiving reinforcements Japan.
It would require fewer resources and pave the way for an invasion of Italy.
It would force the Axis to retreat from Stalingrad
It would allow the Allies to gain control of the precious oil fields
12
In the decades between WW I and Pearl Harbor, tensions between Japan and the United States were primarily caused by
Japanese attacks on U.S. ships trading with China.
American attempts to take over Japanese-controlled territory.
Japan feeling threatened by the U.S. presence in Asia and the Pacific.
the refusal of the U.S. to trade any natural resources with Japan.
13
When Hitler stationed troops in the Rhineland in 1936, it was a direct violation of
the German constitution.
the League of Nations charter.
the Geneva Convention.
the Treaty of Versailles.
14
Which was effectively an economic declaration of war against Germany and the Axis Powers?
the Selective Service Act
the Lend-Lease Act
the Atlantic Charter
the Tripartite Pact
15
This image of a child sleeping safely relates to
President Roosevelt’s speech against Nazi and Japanese militarism.
President Roosevelt’s campaign to fight childhood diseases.
President Roosevelt’s campaign to support the isolationists.
President Roosevelt’s speech calling for equal access to public education.
16
Which of these countries took an isolationist approach to foreign policy in the 1930s?
The United States
The Soviet Union
Britain
Germany
17
Why did Adolf Hitler oppose communism?
He saw communism as a threat to German ethnic solidarity.
He believed the communists did not support his anti-Semitic ideas.
He feared that the communist-led Soviet Union planned to take over Germany.
considered communism to be the most serious threat to the German economy.
18
This poster was made to encourage
women’s assistance in veteran’s programs.
women to serve as nurses.
women to buy war bonds.
women’s service in the military.

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World War 2 Part 1 review

18 termsStudBud Administration56 plays

Flashcards18 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 18

Answers

1
Why was the German strategy of “blitzkrieg” so successful?
relied on forces that assassinated the leader of the nation
relied on rapid, heavily armed forces that moved deep into enemy territory.
relied on slowly closing off a country’s borders, leaving it isolated.
relied on extensive air attacks, weakening the country before the invasion.
2
Why was Roosevelt’s “Quarantine” speech in 1937 widely criticized by Americans at the time?
Americans feared that he was bringing the country closer to war in Europe.
favored a strong interventionist foreign policy regarding Europe and Asia.
Americans believed the Soviet Union posed a greater threat than the Nazis.
Americans felt he was trying to postpone the inevitable war in Europe.
3
In the Soviet Union, a “cult of personality” developed around Stalin
as a result of his collective farming policies.
among his perceived enemies in the Red Army.
through massive propaganda campaigns.
in response to his brutal purges in the Communist Party.
4
What do the actions listed in this chart suggest about the League of Nations?
Criticized the actions but did not take effective measures to stop the them
Ineffective because Great Britain and the U.S did not support its actions.
The League kept the aggression of Germany, Italy, and Japan in check.
The League was ineffective because it did not condemn Germany and Japan.
5
What ultimately prevented the Nazis from conquering Great Britain in 1940?
The Maginot Line
The Allied Naval Forces
The British Royal Air Force
The Munich Pact
6
How did the Neutrality Act of 1939 differ from the previous Neutrality Acts passed by Congress in 1935, 1936, and 1937?
It prevented Americans from making loans or sending aid to belligerents
It instituted a ‘peacetime draft’ to strengthen the nation’s armed forces
It allowed for the use of U.S. forces when U.S. interests were threatened.
allowing the sale of goods to countries at war on a ‘cash-and-carry’ basis.
7
The Battle of Midway is considered one of the major turning points of the war because
it bought U.S. forces more time to focus on the war in Europe.
it halted the Japanese advance and put them on the defensive.
it eliminated Japan’s main refueling station for its air force.
it effectively destroyed Japan’s ability to launch airstrikes.
8
The Treaty of Versailles
established totalitarian regimes European countries following World War I.
increased prosperity and cooperation among the nations who had in the war.
created bitterness and resentment among the nations who signed the treaty.
was an attempt by the Allies to appease dictatorships in Europe WW1.
9
How did the Nazi regime differ most from the Japanese government in the 1930s?
It was controlled by a charismatic dictator.
It followed a policy of military expansion.
It suffered from widespread economic instability.
It demanded strict obedience on the part its subjects.
10
What was the main factor that allowed military leaders to assume power in Japan in the 1930s?
threats from other nations
class inequality
lack of natural resources
weak economy
11
Why did the Allies decide to wage a campaign in North Africa rather than the European mainland?
It would prevent the Axis from receiving reinforcements Japan.
It would require fewer resources and pave the way for an invasion of Italy.
It would force the Axis to retreat from Stalingrad
It would allow the Allies to gain control of the precious oil fields
12
In the decades between WW I and Pearl Harbor, tensions between Japan and the United States were primarily caused by
Japanese attacks on U.S. ships trading with China.
American attempts to take over Japanese-controlled territory.
Japan feeling threatened by the U.S. presence in Asia and the Pacific.
the refusal of the U.S. to trade any natural resources with Japan.
13
When Hitler stationed troops in the Rhineland in 1936, it was a direct violation of
the German constitution.
the League of Nations charter.
the Geneva Convention.
the Treaty of Versailles.
14
Which was effectively an economic declaration of war against Germany and the Axis Powers?
the Selective Service Act
the Lend-Lease Act
the Atlantic Charter
the Tripartite Pact
15
This image of a child sleeping safely relates to
President Roosevelt’s speech against Nazi and Japanese militarism.
President Roosevelt’s campaign to fight childhood diseases.
President Roosevelt’s campaign to support the isolationists.
President Roosevelt’s speech calling for equal access to public education.
16
Which of these countries took an isolationist approach to foreign policy in the 1930s?
The United States
The Soviet Union
Britain
Germany
17
Why did Adolf Hitler oppose communism?
He saw communism as a threat to German ethnic solidarity.
He believed the communists did not support his anti-Semitic ideas.
He feared that the communist-led Soviet Union planned to take over Germany.
considered communism to be the most serious threat to the German economy.
18
This poster was made to encourage
women’s assistance in veteran’s programs.
women to serve as nurses.
women to buy war bonds.
women’s service in the military.