Causes of the Second World War

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Which event ultimately led to the failure of the League of Nations?

Hitler's opposition to the League (correct)

The global power shift after WWII

The rise of Mussolini and Hitler

The Treaty of Versailles

What impact did WWI have on colonial empires in the aftermath of the war?

It weakened the desires for independence in colonies.

It consolidated the power of colonial empires.

It spurred desires for independence in many colonies. (correct)

It strengthened the control of European colonial powers.

Which leader used the Treaty of Versailles as a pretext to rise to power?

Roosevelt

Hitler (correct)

Stalin

Mussolini

What was one of the severe penalties imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

Reducing the size of its army and navy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following world powers emerged with increased influence after WWII?

United States and Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following leaders was not associated with a totalitarian government in the 1930s and 1940s?

Churchill Signup and view all the answers

What was the principal goal of the League of Nations?

Preventing global wars Signup and view all the answers

Which continents did WWI have a devastating impact on, in addition to Europe?

Middle East, Africa, and Asia Signup and view all the answers

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of fascist leaders after WWI?

By imposing severe penalties on Germany Signup and view all the answers

After which war did the global power balance shift to the United States and the Soviet Union?

World War II Signup and view all the answers

Causes of the Second World War

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Which event ultimately led to the failure of the League of Nations?

What impact did WWI have on colonial empires in the aftermath of the war?

Which leader used the Treaty of Versailles as a pretext to rise to power?

What was one of the severe penalties imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

Which of the following world powers emerged with increased influence after WWII?

Who among the following leaders was not associated with a totalitarian government in the 1930s and 1940s?

What was the principal goal of the League of Nations?

Which continents did WWI have a devastating impact on, in addition to Europe?

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of fascist leaders after WWI?

After which war did the global power balance shift to the United States and the Soviet Union?

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