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What strategy did Hitler use to gain support in Germany?
What strategy did Hitler use to gain support in Germany?
The U.S. responded aggressively to Japan's invasion of Manchuria.
The U.S. responded aggressively to Japan's invasion of Manchuria.
False (B)
What was the political outcome in Spain after Franco's rise to power?
What was the political outcome in Spain after Franco's rise to power?
Franco established a fascist dictatorship.
Mussolini aimed to restore Italy to its former __________.
Mussolini aimed to restore Italy to its former __________.
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Match the country with its leader and primary action:
Match the country with its leader and primary action:
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What was a significant response from the League of Nations to Japan's aggression?
What was a significant response from the League of Nations to Japan's aggression?
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The U.S. entered World War II immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The U.S. entered World War II immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Who aided the Republicans during the Spanish Civil War?
Who aided the Republicans during the Spanish Civil War?
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After WWI, Germany faced economic struggles such as __________ and hyperinflation.
After WWI, Germany faced economic struggles such as __________ and hyperinflation.
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What was one of Roosevelt's major actions initially toward foreign policy in the 1930s?
What was one of Roosevelt's major actions initially toward foreign policy in the 1930s?
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Study Notes
Germany/Hitler
- Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions.
- Economic depression and hyperinflation destabilized society.
- Political instability in the Weimar Republic allowed for extremism.
- Used nationalist rhetoric, anti-Semitism, and promises of economic recovery for support.
- Exploited resentment of the Treaty of Versailles and fear of communism.
- Consolidated power through the Enabling Act and propaganda.
Italy/Mussolini
- Postwar economic struggles, unemployment, and dissatisfaction with the Treaty of London.
- Weak democratic institutions allowed political extremism to flourish.
- Promised to restore Italy to Roman greatness ("New Roman Empire").
- Utilized propaganda, Blackshirts, and violence to suppress opposition.
Japan/Hirohito
- Economic hardships and limited natural resources post-WWI.
- Military dissatisfaction with civilian government.
- Nationalistic push for territorial expansion to secure resources (e.g., Manchuria).
- Military leaders gained power; Hirohito became a figurehead for imperial expansion.
- Expanded aggressively in Asia and the Pacific.
Spain/Franco
- Economic instability and political division after WWI.
- Class struggles between Republicans and Nationalists.
- Franco rose during the Spanish Civil War with aid from Germany and Italy.
- Used military force and alliances to consolidate power.
- Established a fascist dictatorship after victory.
Russia/Stalin
- Post-revolution chaos and civil war created a power vacuum.
- Economic hardship due to industrialization and collectivization policies.
- Stalin rose through the Communist Party, leveraging purges and propaganda.
- Totalitarian control established through the NKVD and purges.
- Promoted socialism in one country and expanded Soviet influence.
U.S./Roosevelt
- Isolationism dominated after WWI; focus on domestic recovery (Great Depression).
- Public sentiment was largely anti-war due to WWI experiences.
- Promoted New Deal policies to restore economic stability.
- Gradually shifted toward aiding Allies with Lend-Lease Act (1941).
America/World's Reactions
- Initial appeasement (e.g., Munich Agreement).
- Limited action due to isolationist policies in the U.S.
- League of Nations failed to check German aggression.
- Western democracies largely ignored Mussolini's early conquests (e.g., Ethiopia).
- The U.S. and others prioritized economic recovery over intervening.
- U.S. condemned Japan's invasion of Manchuria but took no direct action.
- League of Nations issued weak sanctions; Japan left the League in 1933.
- Western democracies, including the U.S., remained neutral during the Spanish Civil War.
- Hitler and Mussolini supported Franco; Stalin aided Republicans.
- Roosevelt's U.S. maintained a policy of non-intervention.
- U.S. recognized the USSR diplomatically in 1933 but remained wary.
- Advocated for neutrality through Neutrality Acts of the 1930s.
- Public opinion shifted after Pearl Harbor, leading to U.S. entry into WWII.
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Explore the rise of totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and Japan during the interwar period. This quiz covers the leaders' tactics, economic conditions, and the political landscapes that allowed for extreme ideologies to flourish. Test your understanding of how these historical events shaped the course of the 20th century.
