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1
Chancellor Kurt von Schuschnigg was coerced to resign and allow Hitler to take control of...
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Italy
Austria
2
Which concept was based on Hitler's belief that the German people needed more "living space"?
Lebensboring
Bebensran
Anchluss
Lebensraum
3
The Thucydides trap refers to...
the inevitability of conflict between an established power & a new rival
the inescapeble importance of naval power in building an empire
the problem of increased defense spending crashing a nation's economy
the inability of dictators to resist invading Russia
4
At the Munich Conference, British PM Neville Chamberlain...
brought together Allies to resist Hitler's aggression
threatened military retaliation for further aggression
agreed that Hitler could keep the lands already taken
agreed with the partition of Poland between Germany & the USSR
5
In its original form, Marxism claimed that...
historical determinism followed a path towards communism
a "vanguard party" would be needed to start the communist revolution
the tyranny of the proletariat was destined to be overthrown
in the final stages of communism, the state would wither away
6
The "stab in the back" myth claimed that...
the British had violated the Anglo-German Naval Treaty of 1935
Jews & communists had sabatoged Germany during WW1
France had been quietly preparing to attack Germany
Stalin was actively helping to organize a coup to remove Hitler from power
7
Which of these led
most immediately
to Hitler's rise to power?
The Great Depression
the Treaty of Versailles
the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The Russian Revolution
8
Japan initially began an extensive modernization program after...
losing a war to Russia in 1904.
being invaded by China in the 1890s.
being forced to open trade with the US in the mid-1800s.
the League of Nations imposed strict sanctions on the country.
9
The lack of aid for the Republican government during the Spanish Civil War could be seen as another example of...
lend-lease policy
the strengths of the League of Nations
appeasement
Hitler working with the Stalin to achieve common goals
10
The democratic government in Germany following WWI
West Germany
German Democratic Republic
Weimar Republic
The Second Reich
11
Who became British PM after it was clear that appeasement had failed?
Margaret Thatcher
Winston Churchill
Charles de Gaulle
Neville Chamberlain
12
The Italian people were in what mood following the Treaty of Versailles?
Angry >:(
Ignorant ;)
Indifferent :-l
Happy :)
13
Hitler ordered troops into this demilitarized zone in 1936, which was a no-no according to the Treaty of Versailles
Saxony
Alsace
Rhineland
Bavaria
14
A historian who believes that Hitler was solely responsible for WWII would most likely be a...
Chance
Structuralist
Determinist
Revisionist
15
In Germany, the IMMEDIATE result of the Treaty of Versailles was...
a period of economic strength and stability.
the Nazis took power
economic, political, & social turmoil
a push to become a leader in the League of Nations.
16
In Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler advocated for...
war with the United States
Lebensraum, which meant expanding Germany to the east
elimination of the capitalist class
promotion of the German "master race"
17
The US response to German expansionism following the declaration of war by the Britain and France
Prepared to push the Germans out of North Africa
Declared neutrality
Declared war against Germany
Declared war on Japan
18
How did Mussolini take power in Italy in 1922?
Mussolini's party won a general election
His supporters marched on Rome and intimidated the king
The king choose Benito to be his successor
The army organized a coup to put him in power
19
Leader of the USSR from 1924 to 1953.
Khrushchev
Lenin
Trotsky
Stalin
20
Which statement about the Spanish Civil War is NOT true?
Soviet aid to the Republican side was vital for their victory
Mussolini strongly supported Franco
the fascist rebel Nationalists took power
many countries signed a non-intervention pact but some intervened anyway
21
In 1938, Germany forced which country to accept
Anschluss
?
Austria
The Rhineland
Poland
France
22
How did the League of Nations respond to Italy's invasion of Abyssinia?
imposed a strict economic embargo
sent a peacekeeping force to end the fighting
levied minimal economic sanctions
suspended Italy from the League of Nations
23
This new military development MOST helped end trench warfare in WW1
rapid fire machine guns
poison gas
tanks
bombers
24
Which of the following best explains the principles of fascism?
A socialist economy combined with a democratic political system
A free enterprise economy ruled by a dictator
A dictatorship with a strictly state-run economy
A dictatorship that promotes extreme nationalism
25
When was Hitler appointed chancellor of Germany?
1919
1939
1933
1922
26
By the early 1900s, Japanese nationalism became linked to...
Parliamentary Democracy
the Shogunate
Foreign Trade
Militarism
27
The Tripartite Pact allowed Japan to...
expand its navy.
militarily expand into and dominate East Asia.
remove its military force from the Soviet border.
trade for oil and other essential resources with the west.
28
Most historians regard Germany's invasion of ______ as the start of WW2
Belgium
Poland
France
Austria
29
Why did the US finally get involved in WW1?
A desire for land in Europe
German attacks on US shipping
to fight the spread of communism
to make the world safe for democracy
30
As a result of Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931...
the war had been carefully planned by the Japanese government
the League of Nations imposed harsh sanctions on Japan
the Lytton Report accused Japan of aggression
Japan gained the land and resources it had been seeking
31
As evidence of the supposedly renewed power and glory of Italy, Mussolini did what?
Annexed Albania
Supported fascists in the Spanish Civil War
Greatly increased military spending
Invaded Abyssinia
32
Which of the following was NOT a cause for the rise of Adolf Hitler?
fear of invasion by Britain
fear of communism
German nationalism
economic distress
33
Which post-WW1 goal was shared Britain and France but NOT the US?
self-determination for European colonies
establish peace without victory
weaken Germany and make it pay for the war
contain the spread of communism
34
As outlined in the Hossbach memorandum, Hitler & German military leaders were most concerned with...
the need to expand German territory to gain farmland & resources
the fact that Germany was well prepared for war with Britain and France
the need to ally with Japan to gain resources in the Pacific
the need to increase support of fascist Spain
35
The non-confrontational approach taken by European leaders in response to Hitler's 1930s expansion
Sure, whatever
Rapprochement
Detente
Appeasement
36
In the late-1920s, the Weimar Republic in Germany...
began to rebuild its military in preparation for war
was wracked by devastating economic problems
enjoyed relative stabliity
was facing open revolt
37
The PRIMARY ideological cause of World War 1 was...
nationalism
communism
religious fanaticism
fascism
38
Italy's response to German expansionism into Poland was to
Declare war on the Soviet Union
Invade Ethiopia
Send Italian troops to join the attack
Declare neutrality and wait to see if Germany was successful
39
What was NOT a reponse or effect of the invasion of Abyssinia?
The League of Nations imposed harsh sanctions
Mussolini's popularity peaked
Italy criticized for use of chemical weapons
drained Italy's resources
40
The Stresa Front...
included Britain, France, and the Unites States
was a key naval treaty between Japan and Britain
was a failed attempt to slow Hitler's expansion
held together for several years
41
The Soviet-German Nonaggression Pact of 1939...
secretly divided Poland between them
gave the Soviets total control over east Europe
pledged Soviet support for Germany in case of war
had been long expected by Western democracies
42
Mussolini's foreign policy aims in the 1920s included all of the following EXCEPT
Prepare for war against Britain
Rebuild a Roman Empire
Autarky
Unify all Italian lands
43
Leader of the USSR from 1917 to 1924.
Khrushchev
Stalin
Lenin
Trotsky
44
In what year was Mussolini made premier of Italy?
1938
1933
1922
1914
45
During the 1920s, power in Japan was steadily consolidated by...
the legislature
the shogun
the military
the emperor
