Hitler ended Germany's depression, economic woes, and unemployment by _____.

implementing public works projects and a rearmament program

In explaining the causes of the Great Depression, economist Maynard Keynes noted that _____.

unemployment was due to declining demand, not overproduction

The Nazis encouraged radio listening because _____.

radio could be used for political purposes

Why was Mussolini's movement appealing to the Italian Middle Class?

they thought a strong government would prevent socialism

What was Kristallnacht, which happened on November 9, 1938?

a destructive rampage against German Jews led by Nazis

Increased government activity in the economy during the Great Depression led to _____.

political leaders offering simple solutions for power

Why was the United States not a member of the League of Nations?

the US refused to sign the Treaty of Versailles

Parliamentary systems failed in most eastern European states largely because _____.

those states did not have a tradition of democracy

Stalin gained control over the Communist Party by _____.

purging people he thought were a threat

What is the best explanation for how dictators rose to power?

in times of depression people turn to radical ideas

Why were US bank loans to Germany vital to the European economy after World War I?

Germany used loans to pay reparations to Britain and France

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1
Under Mussolini, the Italian Fascists used propaganda to _____.
advertise platforms of all parties
control public opinion
enforce government policies
educate people
2
Stalin's 5 year Plan was intended to transform the Soviet Union into _____.
a monarchy
a democracy
an agricultural society
an industrial society
3
Hitler ended Germany's depression, economic woes, and unemployment by _____.
implementing public works projects and a rearmament program
passing the Nuremburg laws
building more churches and universities
putting women to work in factories
4
In explaining the causes of the Great Depression, economist Maynard Keynes noted that _____.
unemployment was due to declining demand, not overproduction
capitalism must be reformed in order to save it
governments should not interfere in economic affairs
stock market gyrations caused investors to panic
5
In Germany, inflation and unemployment during the Great Depression paved the way for _____.
women's rights
labor unions
authoritarian leaders
new social programs
6
Mussolini's Fascist government attempted to control its citizens through _____.
rewards and honors
mandatory military service in Fascist youth groups
untraditional roles for women
mass propaganda
7
Enforcement of the Treaty of Versailles began with the issue of _____.
new states to form
border disputes
a peace settlement
reparations
8
The Nazis encouraged radio listening because _____.
the radio was a great new source of entertainment
the people could keep up-to-date on the news of the day
radio could be used for political purposes
the government could easily convey emergency information
9
Why was Mussolini's movement appealing to the Italian Middle Class?
they thought Mussolini would help their standard of living
they thought Mussolini would protect them from Nazi Germany
they thought a strong government would prevent socialism
they thought Mussolini would not go to war
10
What was Kristallnacht, which happened on November 9, 1938?
the creation of Hitler's secret police
the signing of Hitler's agreement with Russia
a destructive rampage against German Jews led by Nazis
the inspiration for the anthem of the Nazi Party
11
The Nazi's believed that women should be _____.
activists and politicians
warriors and leaders
wives and mothers
doctors and lawyers
12
Increased government activity in the economy during the Great Depression led to _____.
political leaders offering simple solutions for power
an immediate economic turnaround
more power and confidence to the workers
a decline in the popularity of Marxist ideas
13
Why was the United States not a member of the League of Nations?
the League of Nations would not us force against agression
the US refused to sign the Treaty of Versailles
Other nations did not want competition
it was only open to European countries
14
Hitler's political theories were based on _____.
communism and nationalism
communism and socialism
racism and nationalism
democracy and socialism
15
Parliamentary systems failed in most eastern European states largely because _____.
farmers did not want to give up their property rights
peasants preferred a more authoritarian regime
those states did not have a tradition of democracy
propaganda turned people against their governments
16
Stalin gained control over the Communist Party by _____.
purging people he thought were a threat
using the popular vote of the people
preventing elections within the party
making promises of rewards and titles to people
17
What is the best explanation for how dictators rose to power?
in times of depression people turn to radical ideas
most of their power had no substance
no one else wanted control during a depression
dictators used force to rise to power.
18
Which of the following weakened the League of Nations?
reparations owed by Germany
the United States did not join
desire of the French government to enforce the treaty
President Wilson's wishes to ratify the Treaty of Versailles
19
Why were US bank loans to Germany vital to the European economy after World War I?
European leaders needed funds to set up stock markets
Germany used loans to pay reparations to Britain and France
other nations were borrowing money from Germany
businesses relied on the Creditanstalt Bank in Vienna

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