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Conley WH Unit 8 Review 22-23
Conley WH Unit 8 Review 22-23
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A #WW2 review for key concept 8
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An example of the "appeasement" of Hitler by Great Britain was the
"Nazi-Soviet Pact" which allowed Hitler to invade Poland
"Munich Pact" which gave Hitler the right to seize territory
"Enabling Act" that gave Hitler power in Germany
"Nuremberg Laws" which deprived Jews of rights
2
By getting into WW1 & 2 at the end, and winning them both, the effect of the wars on the US was
it encouraged Communist revolutions around the world.
its power was so strengthened that it became a GLOBAL "superpower."
it started on a path of "isolationism" from the world.
it trusted the U.N.'s peace-keeping & reduced the military.
3
Japan's invasion of _________ in 1937 began World War 2 in Asia.
Russia
China
Pearl Harbor
Australia
4
Which of the following WAS NOT a part of Germany's "BLITZKRIEG" style of warfare?
WW1 style defensive trenches on the borders of enemies.
Fighter jet attacks on enemy positions
Rapid tank movements to occupy enemy land
Huge bombing raids on enemy cities
5
The effect of World War 2 on the USSR (Russia) after 1945 was that
its power was strengthened and they became a Communist "superpower."
it continued its alliance with the USA and Great Britain.
it abandoned Communism as a model for its economy.
Nationalism broke it apart into multiple separate national republics.
6
This newspaper announces the start of World War 2 in Europe, but it's missing the nation Germany attacked. Who was it?
Great Britain/the British
Poland/the Polish
France/the French
Russia (aka USSR)
7
What would BEST explain the change in European attitudes that took place immediately AFTER 1945?
The Depression convinced them only a dictator could fix the economy.
They had seen fascism, didn't like it, and were ready to rebuild nations.
The victories by Germany during the war convinced them of Nazi power.
They were ready to abandon all nationalism in favor of a borderless union.
8
Which of the following was an example of Hitler's "Anti-Semitism"?
The Nazi-Soviet pact which promised non-aggression
The Nuremberg Laws which discriminated against Jews
The Enabling Act which granted him total power
The Munich Pact which allowed him to seize Czechoslovakia
9
All of the following are true of government economic policy in the 1930s EXCEPT
Great Britain raised taxes and protective tariffs.
Fascist governments increased military spending.
The Soviet Union (Russia) abandoned Communism
The USA started massive projects to reduce unemployment.
10
American "ISOLATIONISTS" believed that
The Soviet Union could be a reliable ally of the USA.
The USA should ally with Germany.
The USA should stay out of Europe's wars.
Great Britain could beat Germany with the USA's help.
11
The super secret program to develop an atomic bomb was known as
The North Atlantic Charter
The Nuremberg Trial
The Manhattan Project
The Potsdam Conference
12
At WW2's end, the Allies, and later all nations, signed a charter to create a peace-keeping body called
The League of Nations
The Nuremberg Trials
The European Economic Community
The United Nations
13
And then...it got depressing. Like, really depressing. In October 1929 the Global Depression began when
Stock prices fell 69% on the US Stock Exchange.
Prices fell for goods produced in Europe's colonies.
Trade dried up between Europe and America.
Germany's debts led it to devalue its currency.
14
As a long term cause of the Great Depression, why did the end of World War 1 lead to job losses for some?
government military spending fell
governments increased their military spending
government military spending stayed the same
15
Besides Japan, who were the other two nations that formed the AXIS Alliance of WW2?
Germany and Italy
England and the Soviet Union
Britain and Germany
Germany and the Soviet Union
16
After Allied victory, they were stunned by the Holocaust. Top Nazi leaders and soldiers were
invited to sign the charter of the United Nations.
tried, found guilty, and most executed at "Nuremberg Trials"
forgiven if they paid compensation to the surviving victims.
pardoned of all their crimes in an effort to keep the peace.
17
Another factor that encouraged support for the FASCIST dictatorships was that they
Gave rights and liberties for minorities
Formed multiple political parties
Controlled media and used propaganda
Encouraged criticism and debate
18
The event shown in this propaganda poster that brought America into WW2 in 1941 was
Japan's military invasion of China.
Japan's military conquest of Southeast Asia.
Japan's bombing attack on Pearl Harbor.
Japan's defeat at the battle of Midway.
19
What's the BEST definition of "Total War"?
All part of the government must totally support war.
Military troops need to totally commit themselves to war.
The total resources of a nation, human and material, are used in war
Being a man means that you need to totally support war.
20
Germany, Japan, and Italy were all similar (and formed the Axis alliance) because they all
had ambitions to expand their empires in Afro-Eurasia.
were willing to be peaceful in the League of Nations.
strongly supported Enlightened democracy.
hated Jews and wished to unleash genocide on them.
21
This chart demonstrates that the effect of the U.S.A.'s occupation of Germany and Japan after WW2 was
both nations returned to fascism and militarism.
both nations had security so could focus on economic growth.
both nations became Communist allies of the USSR.
both nations went into a deep Depression.
22
This editorial cartoon best represents which vocabulary term of WW2?
Genocide
Isolationism
Blitzkrieg
Appeasement
23
Which of the following is an example of the vocabulary word "genocide?"
Mussolini's assassination of opposition leaders.
Germany's invasion of Poland.
Concentration camps built in Europe.
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
24
Dad Jokes: What do you call a military unit made up of nothing but babies? The
Infant
ry.
Not bad.
War is no laughing matter, Conley
Stop, just stop.
Funniest dad joke yet!
25
Which nation ended up LOSING World War 2 in Europe?
Great Britain
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (aka Russia)
Germany
The United States of America
26
Totalitarian governments in Germany and Italy gained power in the 1930s because
World War 1 had caused severe economic problems.
the United States gave its approval.
Communism was a successful model for them to follow.
the people wanted a return to monarchies ruled by kings.
27
This photo collage demonstrates that the greatest problem of the Great Depression for the average person was
The closure of banks
Rapid inflation in the prices they paid at the store
The loss of value in their stock accounts
A severe lack of employment opportunities
28
This cartoon has the point of view that
Blitzkrieg is impossible to stop.
Allied men can stop Axis blitzkrieg machines.
Poland should give up against Germany.
The USA should stay out of WW2.
29
What was the peace agreement that ended World War 1 called?
The Marshall Plan
The Treaty of Versailles
The United Nations
The League of Nations
30
This depiction of a German bombing raid over London shows that a DIFFERENCE between WW1 and WW2 was
In WW2, trenches & defensive war were used more than in WW1.
In WW2, there was more targeting of civilians than in WW1.
In WW2, allies were able to beat Germany quicker than WW1.
In WW2, people were more enthusiastic about war than in WW1.
31
In order to prevent war, British leaders made deals with Hitler. This policy was called
militarism
neutrality
appeasement
isolationism
32
This is a Nazi named Himmler who planned "The Final Solution." What was this Nazi policy?
Germany's plan to deport Jews to Africa.
Germany's embrace of Jewish slave labor.
Germany's encouragement of Jews to leave Europe.
Germany's goal of extermination Jews in death camps.
33
At WW2's end, Europe was devastated. How did the US respond?
It embraced Communism as a solution to Europe's problems.
It became an "isolationist" nation again and forgot Europe.
Its "Marshall Plan" aided Europe to promote economic growth.
It forced Germany to pay reparations for damages in the war.
34
The 'fire-bombing' attack on the city you see in this video was a reason for the victory of which nation in WW2?
United States of America
Great Britain
Germany
Japan
35
How was Japan treated by the US and Allies after WW2?
Japan was forced to accept Communism by the occupying USSR.
Japan was punished severely and became a colony of China.
Japan was left alone to continue its imperial militarism.
Japan was occupied, given aid, and adopted democratic laws.
36
This source could BEST be used as evidence to prove that the main reason for Hitler's popularity in 1934 was
support for Hitler's racial and anti-Jewish policies.
support of the German Enlightenment ideals of freedom & equality.
faith that Hitler could solve problems & revive German nationalism.
use of violence, fear, and intimidation by secret police.
37
All of the following were reasons that the US dropped 2 atomic bombs on Japan EXCEPT:
to commit genocide on all Japanese people.
to seek revenge for Pearl Harbor.
to save American lives.
to force a Japanese surrender.
38
The German point of view toward the Treaty of Versailles was MOSTLY
hope for a permanent peace.
accepting the guilt of causing the war.
hatred that they were forced to sign and lost so much.
distrust of the allied leaders to keep their promises.
39
Which of the following was a true ECONOMIC reason that Japan attacked the USA in 1941?
to spread Japanese religious ideas.
to increase access to natural resources.
to promote Japan's social views.
to make alliances with other Asian nations.
40
Adolf Hitler supported all of the following EXCEPT
Territorial expansion of Germany
The Treaty of Versailles
German nationalism
Abolishing civil liberties in Germany
41
Dad Joke: I was going to supply an economic Great Depression joke, but then I realized there wouldn't be enough
demand
.
Funniest dad joke yet!
Not bad.
War is no laughing matter, Conley
Stop, just stop.
42
These photos demonstrate a similarity between US and German responses to the Depression because
Both created a Communist government that owned all land.
Both relied exclusively on free market Capitalism.
Both granted increasing workplace rights for the worker.
Both showed a faith in government work projects.
