During World War II, the Germans relied on "blitzkrieg" which was

lightning war tactics that used the air force & tank to conquer territories

Shortly after entering World War II, the United States began the Manhattan Project to

work on the development of an atomic bomb

Describe Hitler’s relationship with Stalin around 1942.

Hitler broke the Non-Aggression pact by invading the Soviet Union

How is totalitarianism different from other forms of authoritarian governments?

Totalitarian gov control every aspect of life, including what people think

The Treaty of Versailles contributed to the economic collapse of Germany after World War I by

requiring that Germany pay high war reparations

The Potsdam Conference of 1945 marked the beginning of diplomatic conflict between the US and the Soviet Union because…

Truman was suspicious of Stalin's actions in eastern Europe.

Which is true of the Japanese invasion of China and attack of the city of Nanking in 1937?

The Japanese committed atrocities against Chinese soldiers citizens & women

Which best describes the United States in the years between the world wars from 1919 to 1939?

US had $ from mass production in the 20s but struggled w/ depression later

The annexation of the Sudetenland refers to..

Hitler’s seizing of a German-speaking portion of Czechoslovakia

The term appeasement is best defined as

an attempt to avoid conflict by meeting the demands of an aggressor

In his book, Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler discussed all of the following topics EXCEPT:

Called for the unity of the German people through a democracy

1) Which of the following was true of Germany, Italy, and Japan during the early 1930s?

All three successfully invaded other nations

Why did Hitler target the Jewish population as scapegoats for all of Germany’s troubles?

Hatred of Jews, or anti-Semitism, was a key part of Nazi ideology

When Germany elected Hitler in 1933, the country was

Full of economic and political unrest

France was defeated by Germany...

France immediately surrendered and didn’t put up a fight

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1
To expand the power of Italy, Mussolini ordered an invasion of:
Czechoslovakia
Ethiopia
Poland
Liberia
2
All of the following embraced fascism EXCEPT…
Francisco Franco
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler
3
The battle that was the last German offensive in WWII
Hiroshima
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Battle of the Bulge
D-Day
4
Which of the following men seceded FDR as President of the US and is remembered for his decision use the A-bomb?
Ronald Reagan
Harry Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
5
During World War II, the Germans relied on "blitzkrieg" which was
a desire to gain more living space for Aryan Germans
lightning war tactics that used the air force & tank to conquer territories
a secret program designed to develop an atomic bomb for Germany
racial genocide targeted at European Jews and non-Aryans
6
Shortly after entering World War II, the United States began the Manhattan Project to
increase economic production to meet wartime demands
defend New York City against a nuclear attack
recruit men for the military services
work on the development of an atomic bomb
7
Describe Hitler’s relationship with Stalin around 1942.
Stalin and Hitler worked closely together in a powerful alliance
The Soviets remained neutral throughout World War II
Hitler broke the Non-Aggression pact by invading the Soviet Union
They had signed a Non-Aggression Pact, so they would not go to war
8
How is totalitarianism different from other forms of authoritarian governments?
There is no difference they are the same type of gov with different names
Totalitarian gov control every aspect of life, including what people think
Authoritarian gov control all aspects of life, including what people think
Authoritarian gov don't allow democracy & totalitarian gov allow democracy
9
The Treaty of Versailles contributed to the economic collapse of Germany after World War I by
placing a quota (limit) on goods exported from Germany
requiring that Germany spend money on its military
requiring that Germany pay high war reparations
forcing Germany to more strictly control its overseas colonies
10
Which of the following was a reason explaining why Hitler chose Austria as the first country to annex in 1938?
Majority of people living in Austria were German
Most Austrians favored a union with Germany
All of the above
He was originally from Austria
11
The Potsdam Conference of 1945 marked the beginning of diplomatic conflict between the US and the Soviet Union because…
Stalin reneged on his agreement to assist the US in its fight against Japan
Stalin wanted German prisoners of war be executed as terms of the surrender
Truman was suspicious of Stalin's actions in eastern Europe.
Truman confronted Stalin with evidence of Soviet war crimes.
12
3) All of the following joined the Axis Powers EXCEPT
Germany
Italy
Soviet Union
Japan
13
Which is true of the Japanese invasion of China and attack of the city of Nanking in 1937?
The League of Nations ordered a strict embargo of oil & iron against Japan
The Japanese demonstrated the first use of blitzkrieg tactics
The Japanese committed atrocities against Chinese soldiers citizens & women
The Chinese military was able to defeat Japan & stop aggression in Asia
14
Treaty between two or more countries that where they agree not to engage in military action against each other
Non-aggression pact
Axis Powers
Treaty
Appeasement
15
All of the following joined the Allies EXCEPT
Germany
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
16
The event that drew the United States into WWII
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Hiroshima
Battle of the Bulge
D-Day
17
Which best describes the United States in the years between the world wars from 1919 to 1939?
Towns & factories were destroyed by WWI which caused the Great Depression
US had $ from mass production in the 20s but struggled w/ depression later
The US was a major power & took a leadership role in the League of Nations
The government was in debt from fighting in WWI & needed loans from Europe
18
The annexation of the Sudetenland refers to..
Hitler’s seizing of a German-speaking portion of Czechoslovakia
Hitler’s secret pact of the USSR
Hitler’s alliance with Italy
Hitler’s attempt to sabotage the Russian railroad system
19
The term appeasement is best defined as
an attempt to avoid conflict by meeting the demands of an aggressor
an agreement removing economic barriers between nations
a declaration of war between two or more nations
a period of peace and prosperity, resulting in cultural achievement
20
A night when thousands of Jewish homes, businesses, storefront, and synagogues were destroyed.
Kristallnacht
Concentration camps
Genocide
Final Solution
21
After the war’s end, the Nazi leading officials were held accountable for their crimes of humanity here.
Genocide
Concentration Camps
Nuremberg Trials
Final Solution
22
The turning point for the US war effort in the Pacific and a major US victory
D-Day
Battle of the Bulge
Hiroshima
Battle of Midway
23
In his book, Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler discussed all of the following topics EXCEPT:
Blamed the Weimar gov, Jews, & Versailles for causing Germany's problems
Called for the unity of the German people through a democracy
Explained the need for expansion and lebensraum for German Aryans
Germans were part of a superior race & needed to get rid of inferior races
24
1) Which of the following was true of Germany, Italy, and Japan during the early 1930s?
All three successfully invaded other nations
All three had governments controlled by Fascists
All three signed non-aggression pacts with the Soviet Union
All three pledged to undo the decisions of the Versailles Treaty
25
Why did Hitler target the Jewish population as scapegoats for all of Germany’s troubles?
The Jewish people had aided Germany’s enemies in World War I
The Jewish population in Germany outnumbered the size of the Nazi party
Hatred of Jews, or anti-Semitism, was a key part of Nazi ideology
Jewish people held most of the prominent roles in the German government.
26
The event that marks the beginning of the Allied invasion of Europe
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Midway
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
D-Day
27
What was the name of the organization set up after WWII that included both of the superpowers?
NAFTA
The League of Nations
The United Nations
The Steel Curtain Pact
28
When Germany elected Hitler in 1933, the country was
Thriving
Closely allied to France
Full of economic and political unrest
The dominant military of Europe
29
Totalitarian governments in Germany, the Soviet Union, and Italy used what methods to control their population?
All of the above
Control of the media
Indoctrination
Secret Police
30
The location of the first atomic bomb used in war
Battle of Midway
D-Day
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Hiroshima
31
The image above immortalizes which important World War II battle?
Iwo Jima
Battle of Midway
Okinawa
Pearl Harbor
32
Douglas MacArthur's plan for post-war Japan included which of the following?
Demilitarization of Japan's army
A new constitution & democratization
Reduced power of the emperor
All of the above
33
WWII began as soon as Hitler invaded _________.
Austria
Poland
France
Czechoslovakia
34
France was defeated by Germany...
France immediately surrendered and didn’t put up a fight
Slowly (several years)
France and Germany were allies in WWII
Never; France fought back the Germans
35
At this 1943 conference, Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin developed a plan to defeat Nazi Germany and its allies
Atlantic Charter
Yalta Conference
Tehran Conference
Potsdam Conference
36
After World War I, inflation in Germany was ___________.
Low
Non-existent
Really high
Moderate

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