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?

<p>Reducing the size of its army and navy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>United States and Soviet Union (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Churchill (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the principal goal of the League of Nations?

<p>Preventing global wars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Middle East, Africa, and Asia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By imposing severe penalties on Germany (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>World War II (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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