History Quiz on Appeasement and War

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What motive did Japan have for invading Manchuria in 1931?

To assist China in a civil war

To secure economic resources due to the Great Depression

To expand its Empire and gain influence in Asia (correct)

To punish Manchuria for past conflicts

How did Germany violate the Treaty of Versailles during the rearmament period?

By building up its military capabilities (correct)

By reducing the size of its military

By disbanding its army completely

By seeking peace treaties with other nations

Who led the Fascist forces during the Spanish Civil War?

Adolf Hitler

Benito Mussolini

Pablo Picasso

Francisco Franco (correct)

What role did Germany and Italy play in the Spanish Civil War?

They supported Franco by sending troops and weapons Signup and view all the answers

What historical event is Picasso's painting 'Guernica' representing?

The bombing of civilians during the Spanish Civil War Signup and view all the answers

What was the global political climate during the late 1920s and early 1930s that affected responses to aggression?

The Great Depression and economic instability Signup and view all the answers

What style is Picasso's painting style primarily known for?

Cubism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nations remained neutral during World War I but faced a civil war later?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Britain and France's decision to appease Hitler regarding the Sudeten land?

Czechoslovakia was left defenseless against further German aggression. Signup and view all the answers

What agreement did Hitler and Stalin sign to divide Poland?

Molotov-Ribbentrop pact Signup and view all the answers

Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany on September 3, 1939?

They had guaranteed protection to Poland. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries maintained a neutral stance during the initial phase of World War II?

Spain, Switzerland, Sweden Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Blitzkrieg' refer to?

A swift and intense military campaign conducted by Germany. Signup and view all the answers

Which event signified the beginning of World War II in Europe?

The invasion of Poland Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the evacuation at Dunkirk?

It demonstrated the resilience of the British forces. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries allied with Germany during World War II?

Hungary and Bulgaria Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary reason for the policy of appeasement in the 1930s?

Fear of the economic impact of war Signup and view all the answers

Which area did Germany remilitarize in 1936, violating the Treaty of Versailles?

The Rhineland Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Anschluss in 1938?

To unify all Germanic peoples under Germany Signup and view all the answers

Who led the negotiations with Hitler during the Munich Agreement?

Neville Chamberlain Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the appeasement policy regarding Germany's actions?

It encouraged further acts of aggression Signup and view all the answers

Why did many nations refrain from acting against Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland?

They lacked military strength Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Munich Agreement concerning Czechoslovakia?

It allowed Hitler to expand into the Sudetenland Signup and view all the answers

What sentiment existed among some British citizens regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

They felt it was too punitive towards Germany Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

APPEASEMENT TO WAR

Appeasement is a policy of making concessions to avoid conflict.
Nations avoided war due to the economic hardship of the Great Depression.
The memory of World War I lingered, making war undesirable.
Compromises were made when nations like Italy, Germany, or Japan acted aggressively.
This policy was criticized for sacrificing some nations to protect the world from war.

MANCHURIA

In 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria to expand its empire.
Japan was dissatisfied with the outcome of WWI and sought more influence, territory, and power.
The world did not intervene due to the start of the Great Depression and a lack of resources to support struggling Manchuria.

GERMANY REARMS

In 1933, Hitler ordered Germany to begin producing military arms.
Germany started building planes, tanks, submarines, and weapons.
This violated the Treaty of Versailles, but no nation could respond effectively amidst the Great Depression.

SPANISH CIVIL WAR

Spain remained neutral in WWI but experienced significant societal problems due to the Great Depression.
In 1935, a civil war erupted in Spain.
Francisco Franco led a fascist group in an attempt to gain power against communists, royalists, democrats, and anarchists.
Germany and Italy helped Franco with troops and military equipment.
The rest of the world largely ignored the conflict.

PICASSO

Pablo Picasso, a famous 20th-century painter, witnessed the Spanish Civil War firsthand.
He painted the war's horrors in his Cubist style.
Picasso painted Guernica, depicting the bombing of civilians in the town of Guernica.
The painting captures the suffering, futility, and atrocities of war.
Guernica is currently displayed at the United Nations in New York City.

RHINELAND

In 1936, Germany violated the Treaty of Versailles and remilitarized the Rhineland zone.
The Treaty of Versailles prohibited Germany from having troops in this area near France's border.
No country acted to stop Germany due to a lack of resources and a belief that the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh.

ANSCHLUSS

Hitler, in his book Mein Kampf, expressed a desire to unify all Germanic peoples under a single nation.
In 1938, Hitler organized a coup in Austria to bring the German Austrians under Germany's control.
This unification is known as the Anschluss.
France and Italy protested, but other nations did not intervene.
Hitler's actions motivated his belief that he could act without repercussions.

MUNICH AGREEMENT

To resolve the crisis surrounding Czechoslovakia, a conference was held. Countries attempted to negotiate with Hitler.
Czechoslovakia bordered Germany and had a German population in the Sudetenland.
Britain and France appeased Hitler by allowing Germany to annex the Sudetenland in exchange for promises of no further territorial claims.
This decision was based on the belief that Hitler would honor his word, and that military intervention would be disastrous.
Subsequently, the rest of Czechoslovakia came under control of Germany, Hungary, and Poland.

POLAND

Hitler sought to invade Poland to further his expansionist aims.
Germany and the Soviet Union had a non-aggression pact, and secretly agreed to divide Poland.
This pact enabled the invasion of Poland and initiated World War II.
Britain and France had guaranteed Poland's safety, but were slow to respond.
The invasion of Poland prompted a declaration of war from Britain and France against Germany.
Canada joined the war effort some time after.

WAR

War's declaration, required nations to choose a course of action.
The United States remained neutral, alongside countries like Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Portugal, and Sweden.
Some nations, such as Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, and Egypt, sided with Germany.
China struggled with inner conflicts, as well as warlords and Japanese invasion.

BLITZKRIEG

Germany's success depended on quick military invasions as part of their Blitzkrieg strategy.
Multiple nations like Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway fell quickly to Germany.
This strategy required the use of advanced military techniques, including tanks and air power.

WINSTON CHURCHILL

Following the fall of France, Winston Churchill became the new British Prime Minister.
He adopted a firmer policy towards Germany, advocating for a stronger stance than appeasement.
Churchill had consistently spoken out against the appeasement policy during the previous peace talks.
He recognized the threat posed by Germany and took a firm stance to secure the safety of Britain.

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This quiz covers significant historical events leading up to World War II, including the policy of appeasement, Japan's invasion of Manchuria, and Germany's rearmament. It explores the economic and political factors that influenced these actions and the global response during the Great Depression.