Stalin and Japan's Power Dynamics
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What was a key method that Stalin used to consolidate his power in Russia?

  • Engaging in diplomatic negotiations with world powers
  • Widespread military training for citizens
  • Establishing foreign trade agreements
  • Placing supporters in key governmental positions (correct)
  • What was the primary purpose of the Five Year Plans in the USSR?

  • To improve trade relations with the West
  • To expand military operations
  • To initiate large-scale industrialization (correct)
  • To reduce the agricultural workforce
  • What was the impact of the Great Depression on Japan's economy?

  • A rise in international investments
  • A surge in industrial output
  • A significant drop in silk trade exports (correct)
  • An increase in agricultural production
  • What role did Emperor Hirohito play in Japan during the rise of militarism?

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    How did the cult of Stalin influence Soviet society?

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    What was the Gulag system primarily associated with during Stalin's regime?

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    What was the effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Japan?

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    What was the role of the Zaibatsu in Japan during the pre-war period?

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    What motivated Japan's political elite to pursue expansionist ambitions?

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    What event triggered the invasion of Manchuria by Japan?

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    How did Western policies contribute to anti-Western sentiment in Japan?

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    What strategy did Hindenburg initially have regarding Hitler's appointment as chancellor?

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    What was the outcome of the Reichstag Fire Decree issued by Hindenburg?

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    Who was responsible for the Reichstag fire incident?

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    What was Hindenburg's final decision regarding Hitler's appointment?

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    What drove Japan's frustration with Europe post-Treaty of Versailles?

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    What significant power did the Enabling Act grant Hitler?

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    Which of the following parties did NOT vote in favor of the Enabling Act?

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    What was the primary objective of the Reichskonkordat signed on July 20, 1933?

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    What was the outcome of the Night of the Long Knives?

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    What did the Reichstag Fire Decree allow the government to do?

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    Which tactic did the Nazis employ to repress opposition?

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    What event marked the consolidation of Hitler's power after the death of Hindenburg?

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    Which action was NOT part of the Nazis' repression tactics?

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    What ideology did the Nazi regime promote regarding the composition of society?

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    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the organization of the Nazi state?

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    What was one result of the Burning of Books acts by the Nazis?

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    Leni Riefenstahl's role during the Nazi regime primarily involved which of the following?

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    Who had significant control over access to Hitler and influenced the management of his headquarters?

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    Which groups were primarily targeted by the Nazi regime as part of its racial hierarchy?

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    What significant cultural impact did the Nazi regime have on art, music, and literature?

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    How did the authority of the Führer influence Nazi laws throughout 1933?

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    What action did the Social Democrats take against the Nazis?

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    Which youth group rejected Hitler's militarization and was seen as an embarrassment to the regime?

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    How did the Nazi regime respond to political opposition?

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    What characterized the Swing movement in Germany?

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    What challenge did opposition groups face under the Nazi regime?

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    What ideologies were primarily targeted for censorship by the Nazis?

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    What was the primary purpose of the degenerate art museum established by the Nazis?

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    How did the Nazis view architecture during their regime?

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    Which group was most involved in civilian opposition against the Nazi regime?

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    What was a significant early act of political opposition against the Nazi regime?

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    What actions did members of the social democrats and communist parties undertake in opposition to the Nazis?

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    What attempted assassination of Hitler was notably unsuccessful?

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    What was a key aspect of Nazi-sanctioned childhood education?

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    Flashcards

    Stalin's Power Consolidation

    Stalin gained control in Russia by placing loyal supporters in important positions and transforming the country.

    Five Year Plans in USSR

    Large-scale industrialization plans in the Soviet Union under Stalin, which led to a famine.

    Cult of Stalin

    Stalin used public images and propaganda to cultivate a powerful image of himself as a positive figure in Soviet Russia.

    Gulag System

    System of forced labor camps in the Soviet Union under Stalin, causing death due to harsh conditions.

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    Japan's Treaty of Versailles Discontent

    Japan felt disrespected and unsatisfied with the Treaty of Versailles due to not getting desired territories and respect at the negotiations.

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    Japanese Economic Impact of Great Depression

    Japan's economy suffered greatly during the Great Depression, impacting silk trade and factory closures.

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    Japanese Rise of Militarism

    Japan's support for militarism was driven by a belief that it would address economic problems.

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    Zaibatsu Influence

    Wealthy and influential business owners in Japan that increased their influence on the political environment.

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    Nazi Consolidation of Power (1933-1934)

    The period where Hitler and the Nazi party consolidated their power in Germany, establishing a dictatorship.

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    Hitler's Appointment as Chancellor

    Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933, after securing power.

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    Reichstag Fire Decree

    An emergency law passed in Germany after a fire, suspending civil liberties to suppress opposition.

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    Second Sino-Japanese War

    A war triggered by Japan's expansionist ambitions and desire for resources in 1937.

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    Manchurian Crisis

    A significant event leading to Japan's invasion of Manchuria due to an explosion.

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    Treaty of Versailles racial clause rejection

    The European Allies rejected Japan's proposed racial equality clause in the Treaty of Versailles, leading to tension.

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    Anti-Western Sentiment

    Growing opposition to Western influence and perceived betrayal by the Western powers.

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    Japanese Expansionism

    Japan's desire for territorial expansion and resource acquisition in the 1930s.

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    Nazi Party Structures

    The Nazi Party established extra-legal structures, exceeding the authority of the state and relying on the Führer's power.

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    Hess's Office

    Hess's office acted as a gatekeeper, reviewing all laws from Reich ministries and controlling access to Hitler.

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    Martin Bormann

    Bormann, chief of staff in Hess's office, wielded significant influence by managing Hitler's headquarters and controlling access to Hitler.

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    Nazi-controlled Culture

    The Nazi regime aimed to control all aspects of German culture, promoting a romanticized German past and suppressing non-German ideologies.

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    Burning of Books

    The Nazi regime organized the burning of books deemed non-German, aiming to destroy intellectual foundations of opposing ideologies.

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    Volksgemeinschaft

    The Nazi ideal of a racially pure German community, envisioning a harmonious society based on racial purity and national unity.

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    Racial Hierarchy

    The Nazi regime established a rigid racial hierarchy, placing Aryans at the top and Jews, disabled people, and homosexuals at the bottom.

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    Totalitarian Control

    The Nazi Party aimed to achieve total control by penetrating all aspects of daily life, disrupting traditional societal structures, and promoting their ideology.

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    Opposition to Nazi Power

    Various groups, including social democrats, communists, and trade unionists, actively resisted the Nazi regime through underground networks, strikes, and sabotage. However, their efforts were largely unsuccessful due to the regime's brutal methods of control.

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    SPD Opposition

    The Social Democratic Party (SPD) opposed the Nazis by voting against the Enabling Act, organizing secret resistance networks, and aiding victims of Nazi persecution. However, they were severely targeted by the regime.

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    KPD Resistance

    The German Communist Party (KPD) engaged in violent confrontations with Nazi supporters and continued their opposition after being outlawed. They organized underground resistance, distributed anti-Nazi leaflets, and participated in strikes and sabotage.

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    Edelweiss Pirates

    Teenager gangs who rejected Nazi ideology by embracing popular music and dance styles that the Nazis deemed degenerate. While they were seen as a nuisance to the Nazi regime, they did not pose a significant threat.

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    Swing Movement Resistance

    A group of middle-class German youth who rejected Nazi ideology by embracing American and British swing music, jazz, and dance styles, which the Nazis considered decadent.

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    Enabling Act

    A law passed in 1933 that gave Hitler dictatorial powers over Germany, making him the sole law-maker and leader. This essentially ended the Weimar Republic and established the Nazi regime.

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    Reichskonkordat

    A concordat (agreement) signed in 1933 between the Nazi government and the Catholic Church, guaranteeing the rights of the Church within Germany, but requiring its submission to Nazi authority.

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    Night of the Long Knives

    A purge orchestrated by Hitler in 1934, eliminating leaders and members of the SA (Storm Troopers), a Nazi paramilitary organization, who posed a threat to Hitler's absolute power.

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    How did the Enabling Act impact Germany's government?

    It granted Hitler dictatorial powers, effectively ending the Weimar Republic and establishing Nazi control.

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    What was the purpose of the Reichskonkordat?

    To secure support from the Catholic Church in Germany and present a façade of religious freedom.

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    Why did Hitler order the Night of the Long Knives?

    To eliminate the SA leadership and solidify his control over the Nazi Party.

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    Nazi Repression Methods

    The Nazis employed various methods of repression, including violence, intimidation, imprisonment, and forced labor. They used these tactics to silence opposition and instill fear within the population.

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    Nazi Art Censorship

    The Nazi regime banned and confiscated art deemed 'degenerate' because it didn't align with their ideology, including works related to Marxism, sexuality, pacifism, and non-German themes.

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    Bauhaus Closure

    The Nazi regime closed the Bauhaus design school as part of their effort to control artistic expression and promote a specific style.

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    Nazi Architecture

    The Nazis favored architecture inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, reflecting their ideal of a strong, unified nation. This can be seen in projects like the 1936 Berlin Olympics stadium.

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    Nazi Opposition

    Opposition to the Nazi regime was often hidden due to fear of violence and surveillance. Young people, especially university students, were more likely to resist.

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    Underground Resistance

    Some opposition groups operated in secret, distributing pamphlets and organizing escape networks. They also engaged in violence, attempting to assassinate Hitler.

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    Georg Esler's Attempt

    Georg Esler, in 1939, planted a bomb at one of Hitler's speeches, but it exploded after Hitler had left. It was one of the most successful attempts to assassinate Hitler.

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    Nazi Ideology in Education

    The Nazi government controlled education, promoting youth movements, military service, and traditional values for women. They aimed to create a generation loyal to their ideology.

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    Study Notes

    Stalin's Consolidation of Power

    • Stalin placed supporters in key positions to consolidate power.
    • Five-year plans were implemented for rapid industrialization, though this resulted in peasant famine.
    • Propaganda portraying Stalin positively was widespread, fostering a cult of personality.
    • Gulags, forced labor camps, were used during Stalin's rule.

    Japan's Conflict with the Treaty of Versailles

    • Japan was upset with the Treaty of Versailles, as it believed it wasn't recognized as an equal nation.
    • Japan aimed to gain territory and respect after WWI.
    • The country's economy was significantly hit by the Great Depression.
    • Japan's silk exports decreased by 50% in 1931.
    • A decline in factory operations followed.
    • Japan's recovery from the depression was comparatively faster than other countries.

    Japan's Expansionist Vision

    • Japan's economic woes fueled militarism and a desire for territorial expansion.
    • The Zaibatsu, wealthy businessmen, increased influence, adding to the westernization of the aristocracy.
    • There was growing anti-Western sentiment due to events like the rejection of racial equality clauses.
    • The Second Sino-Japanese War began in 1937, due to Japan's desire for territorial expansion.

    Nazi Consolidation of Power (1933-1934)

    • Hindenburg initially hesitated to appoint Hitler, but eventually gave in to pressure from supporters.
    • The appointment of Hitler occurred on January 30, 1933.
    • The Reichstag Fire Decree suspended civil liberties, followed by elections.
    • The Enabling Act gave Hitler dictatorial power, removing the need for presidential approval.
    • The Nazi party consolidated its power by executing these policies.

    Nazi Repression and Control

    • The Nazis used various methods to suppress opposition, including laws, violence, and intimidation.
    • People who did not conform faced imprisonment, violence, and extermination in concentration camps.
    • The Nazis promoted their ideology through systematic control of information and repression, targeting civilians who demonstrated opposing views.
    • The Nazi regime used propaganda and terror to suppress any dissent or opposition.

    Opposition to the Nazi Regime

    • German citizens showed opposition through various means.
    • Social Democrats voted against the Enabling Act.
    • Networks organized strikes, created anti-Nazi propaganda, and assisted victims of persecution.
    • The German Communist Party engaged in violent confrontations with Nazi supporters.
    • The Edelweiss Pirates opposed militaristic aspects of the Hitler Youth or Nazi ideologies.

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