League of Nations and Hitler's Aggression

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What was the policy of giving into the demands of a hostile country in the hope of maintaining peace called?

Reparations

Fascism

Appeasement (correct)

Imperialism

Which country was a member of the Nationalist Socialist German Worker’s Party?

Japan

Italy

France

Germany (correct)

Who signed an alliance between Germany and Italy?

Benito Mussolini (correct)

Emperor Hirohito

Tôjô Hideki

Joseph Stalin

Who inherited the Japanese throne in 1926 and allowed Japan to invade Manchuria in 1931?

Emperor Hirohito Signup and view all the answers

What was the act of extending a country’s power through claiming additional lands called?

Imperialism Signup and view all the answers

Which leader began rebuilding Germany’s military and annexed Austria and Czechoslovakia?

Adolf Hitler Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a consequence for Germany as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

Accepting full blame for causing WWI Signup and view all the answers

How did Hitler assume total power of a dictator in Germany?

The Reichstag was burned, and the Nazi Party was able to take control of the government Signup and view all the answers

Which country did Japan invade in 1931?

China Signup and view all the answers

Circle countries that came under rule of a fascist government and dictator before WWII began.

Germany Signup and view all the answers

Which of these was not a cause of WWII?

Germany and Russia secretly agreed to invade France and split it amongst themselves Signup and view all the answers

How did the Great Depression and the German-Soviet Nonaggression pact lead to WWII?

The Great Depression created economic hardships, leading to the rise of fascist governments and dictators Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence for Germany of the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany had to accept full blame for causing WWI Signup and view all the answers

Why did many countries struggle economically before WWII?

Because of the aftermath of World War I and the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

What characterized fascist governments in the early 20th century?

Belief in a strong central government and strict control Signup and view all the answers

Who made himself dictator of Italy in 1925?

Benito Mussolini Signup and view all the answers

What did Hitler want for the German people?

Race purity and a militaristic Germany Signup and view all the answers

What action did Hitler take in violation of the Treaty of Versailles?

Annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main restriction on the use of the purchased product?

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What does the individual license allow the purchaser to do with the product?

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What action is prohibited by the Terms of Use (TOU)?

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What could happen if the product is posted on the internet without permission?

Possible penalties under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted if a large number of licenses are needed?

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Where is the product allowed to be used according to the Terms of Use (TOU)?

Classroom and/or with own students only Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons Japan invaded Manchuria?

To gain access to natural resources Signup and view all the answers

Who was the military general who gained power alongside Emperor Hirohito in Japan?

Tôjô Hideki Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact signed in August 1939?

It allowed Hitler to avoid fighting a war on two fronts Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to severe economic stress for Germany and caused chaos within the country?

The Treaty of Versailles signed in 1918 Signup and view all the answers

Which country fell to a militaristic government in 1922, leading to the rise of a dictator?

Italy Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons Italy and Germany formed alliances before World War II?

To expand their territories Signup and view all the answers

What did the Germans like about Hitler?

His charismatic leadership and promise of hope Signup and view all the answers

Why did dictators like Hitler form alliances?

To expand their empires and influence Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?

It paved the way for the invasion and division of Poland Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the APPEASEMENT policy?

To avoid war by making concessions to dictators Signup and view all the answers

What led Japan to practice imperialism?

Lack of natural resources for industrialization Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Führer' refer to?

A tyrannical leader with complete power and extreme nationalism Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the official beginning of World War II?

Germany's invasion of Poland Signup and view all the answers

What were the Axis Powers after World War II began?

Allies of Germany, Italy, and Japan Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the League of Nations?

To promote international cooperation and peace Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of a fascist leader?

Tyrannical leader with extreme nationalism and complete power Signup and view all the answers