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Who became Prime Minister of Japan in October 1941?
Who became Prime Minister of Japan in October 1941?
Hideki Tojo was a member of the Imperial Way faction.
Hideki Tojo was a member of the Imperial Way faction.
False
What significant event did the Nazis exploit to increase their popularity in Germany?
What significant event did the Nazis exploit to increase their popularity in Germany?
Hyperinflation
The __________ was seen as a major contributing factor to the decline of the Weimar Republic.
The __________ was seen as a major contributing factor to the decline of the Weimar Republic.
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What was one of the main issues of the Weimar Republic's voting system?
What was one of the main issues of the Weimar Republic's voting system?
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Match the event with its impact on the Weimar Republic:
Match the event with its impact on the Weimar Republic:
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What role did propaganda play in Japanese militarism under Hirohito?
What role did propaganda play in Japanese militarism under Hirohito?
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The rise of the Nazi party in Germany occurred without any economic crises.
The rise of the Nazi party in Germany occurred without any economic crises.
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What was one significant consequence of nationalism for countries like Japan, Germany, and Italy?
What was one significant consequence of nationalism for countries like Japan, Germany, and Italy?
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Japan was significantly affected by the Great Depression due to its reliance on trade.
Japan was significantly affected by the Great Depression due to its reliance on trade.
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How many soldiers did Japan contribute to the Allied war effort?
How many soldiers did Japan contribute to the Allied war effort?
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Hitler used the Great Depression to gain support by promising to ____ Germany.
Hitler used the Great Depression to gain support by promising to ____ Germany.
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Which ideology was predominately associated with Italy during this period?
Which ideology was predominately associated with Italy during this period?
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Match the country with its associated ideology:
Match the country with its associated ideology:
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The Japanese government reported more than 4,000 missing or dead soldiers after the war.
The Japanese government reported more than 4,000 missing or dead soldiers after the war.
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What was a major response of Mussolini to the Great Depression in Italy?
What was a major response of Mussolini to the Great Depression in Italy?
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What was Benito Mussolini's primary goal after rising to power?
What was Benito Mussolini's primary goal after rising to power?
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Mussolini's regime was characterized by extreme brutality similar to that of Hitler's.
Mussolini's regime was characterized by extreme brutality similar to that of Hitler's.
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What political system and economic condition did Italy face at the end of 1919?
What political system and economic condition did Italy face at the end of 1919?
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The youth organizations established by Mussolini were known as the 'Avanguardia' for boys and the ______ for girls.
The youth organizations established by Mussolini were known as the 'Avanguardia' for boys and the ______ for girls.
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Match the features of the Fascist regime with their descriptions:
Match the features of the Fascist regime with their descriptions:
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What event demonstrated the strength of Mussolini's Fascist movement?
What event demonstrated the strength of Mussolini's Fascist movement?
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Mussolini's political ideology primarily supported democratic values.
Mussolini's political ideology primarily supported democratic values.
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By February 1921, how many members did the Fascist Party have?
By February 1921, how many members did the Fascist Party have?
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Study Notes
Survey Period (1919-1946) - Brief Notes
- Treaty of Trianon (June 1920): Hungary lost territory to Romania and Yugoslavia; military reduced to 35,000.
- Treaty of Saint-Germain (September 1919): Austria lost territory to Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Italy; military reduced to 35,000.
- Treaty of Versailles (June 1919): Germany's military restricted (army to 100,000, no tanks, air force, u-boats, navy); forced to pay 6.6 billion pounds in reparations; lost territory and colonies.
- Economic Impact: Reparations crippled the German economy.
- War Crimes: Article 231 listed Germans responsible for war, including Kaiser Wilhelm II.
- League of Nations: Established in 1920; Germany was not a member.
Focus of Study: Rise of Dictatorships (Interwar Period)
- World War I and Treaty of Versailles: Both contributed to severe economic, political, and social hardship.
- Germany: Had to pay war reparations; the "stab in the back" myth demonized groups like Jews.
- Russia: Lost significant territory and population due to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk; experienced extreme hardship.
- Italy: The country was dissatisfied with the Paris Peace Conference and suffered high unemployment and inflation.
- Japan: Suffered less, but suffered losses during the war; experienced economic issues in the 1930s.
Dictatorships' Characteristics
- Extreme Ideologies: Nationalism, racism, xenophobia, and expansionism were used. Economic hardships and social anxieties were exploited.
- Cult of Personality: Dictators used propaganda and popular appeal to maintain power.
- Propaganda: Information and media were controlled and manipulated, promoting the dictator and their ideology.
- Use of Force/Repression: Suppress opposition to maintain control through secret police, violence and imprisonment.
- Totalitarian Control: Dictators sought to control every aspect of citizens' lives, from daily routines to opinions.
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Explore the factors that led to the rise of dictatorships during the interwar period, specifically from 1919 to 1946. This quiz covers key treaties, economic impacts, and the social conditions that facilitated authoritarian regimes in Europe. Dive into the consequences of World War I and how they set the stage for future political turmoil.
