Key People in World War 2

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Which leader's primary goal at the Treaty of Versailles was to cripple Germany to prevent future aggression?

  • George Clemenceau (correct)
  • David Lloyd George
  • Woodrow Wilson
  • Neville Chamberlain

Which of these leaders is most associated with the policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany prior to World War II?

  • Neville Chamberlain (correct)
  • David Lloyd George
  • Joseph Stalin
  • Winston Churchill

Which pair of leaders were initially allies at the start of World War II before later becoming adversaries?

  • Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin (correct)
  • Woodrow Wilson and George Clemenceau
  • Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill
  • David Lloyd George and Adolf Hitler

Which of the following leaders balanced punishing Germany and preventing the spread of communism in Europe?

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Which leader maintained a firm stance against Nazi Germany from 1940-1945, rallying the British people with his resolve?

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

Which of these leaders was the head of state of the United States during World War 1?

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Which leader had a political alliance with Britain and the USA from 1941-1945?

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Which of these leaders was a failed artist and soldier in WW1, who later became the leader of Nazi Germany?

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Which of these leaders was Prime Minister of France from 1917-1920?

<p>George Clemenceau (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these leaders was Prime Minister of Britain from 1916-1922?

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Flashcards

Who was Woodrow Wilson?

President of the USA (1913-1921) who attempted to create peace during and after WW1.

Who was George Clemenceau?

Prime Minister of France (1917-1920) who wanted to severely punish Germany after WW1.

Who was David Lloyd George?

Prime Minister of Britain (1916-1922); balanced punishing Germany and preventing communism.

Who was Adolf Hitler?

Austrian leader of the Nazi Party, and the leader of Germany from 1933-1945. Responsible for the Holocaust.

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Who was Joseph Stalin?

Leader of the USSR (Russia). Ally of Germany (1939-1941), then of Britain and the USA (1941-1945).

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Who was Neville Chamberlain?

Prime Minister of Britain (1937-1940). Known for his policy of Appeasement towards Hitler.

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Who was Winston Churchill?

Prime Minister of Britain (1940-1945). Famous for his resolve ('we will fight them').

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Study Notes

Key People

  • Woodrow Wilson was the US President from 1913-1921.
  • He tried to create peace during and after WW1.
  • George Clemenceau was the Prime Minister of France from 1917-1920.
  • Clemenceau wanted to destroy Germany through the Treaty of Versailles.
  • David Lloyd George was the Prime Minister of Britain from 1916-1922.
  • George wanted to balance punishing Germany and fighting off the threat of communism in Europe.
  • Adolf Hitler was the Austrian leader of the Nazi Party from 1921, and of Germany from 1933-1945.
  • Hitler was a failed artist and soldier in WW1, and was responsible for the Holocaust.
  • Joseph Stalin was the leader of the USSR (Russia).
  • Stalin was an ally of Germany from 1939-1941, and then of Britain and the USA from 1941-1945.
  • Neville Chamberlain was the Prime Minister of Britain from 1937-1940.
  • Chamberlain was known for his policy of Appeasement.
  • He mistakenly claimed he had "Peace in our time" with Hitler.
  • Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of Britain from 1940-1945.
  • Churchill was known for his promise to "fight them on the".

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