Totalitarianism and Dictators of World War 2

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Which country did Japan occupy in 1931 in an effort to solve its economic depression?

  • Korea
  • Manchuria (correct)
  • Vietnam
  • Thailand

What was one of the reasons that led Japan to propose the conquest of Asian territories?

  • To promote peace in the region
  • To obtain natural resources (correct)
  • To increase their population
  • To spread their ideology

What event led to the loss of authority of the League of Nations, giving confidence to dictators like Hitler and Mussolini?

  • Rhineland Crisis
  • Massacre of Nanjing
  • Abyssinia Crisis (correct)
  • Manchurian Crisis

What did Germany conquer in 1936 as part of its expansion efforts?

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Which event in 1937 marked Japan's conquest of Beijing and Nanjing in China?

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Why did Great Britain and France remain silent on the violations by Germany, Italy, and Japan on the League of Nations?

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What was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African campaign of World War II called?

<p>Afrika Korps (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the end of the conflict between Germany and the USSR in February 1943?

<p>Battle of Stalingrad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which battle is considered by historians as the real turning point for the Axis powers during World War II?

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Which country surrendered to the Allied Powers in September 1943 during World War II?

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In which country did Operation Overlord, also known as D-Day, take place on June 6, 1944?

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Which countries were liberated by the Allied forces after the Normandy Landings?

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What was the main purpose of the Munich Conference in September 1938?

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What was the significance of the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?

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Which country did Germany attack on September 1, 1939, marking the beginning of World War II?

<p>Danzig in Poland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe Germany's modern method of warfare demonstrated for the first time during World War II?

<p>&quot;Blitzkrieg&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Germany promise in the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?

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What was the outcome of the Munich Conference regarding Germany's promise not to occupy any more lands?

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What was the fate of the 12 generals out of 22 in the Nuremberg trial?

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What was the outcome for Japanese military leaders in the Tokyo trial?

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Why was the League of Nations dissolved?

<p>It was ineffective (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Second World War demonstrate about human knowledge?

<p>It can be used for evil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the common goal of the United Nations?

<p>Peace (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason why Adolf Hitler hated the Jews?

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During World War II, what is the estimated number of concentration camps where atrocities like the Holocaust took place?

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What title was Adolf Hitler known by during his rule in Germany?

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What system of rule is characterized by complete government control over all aspects of people's lives?

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What event is defined as 'the systematic state-sponsored killing of six million Jewish men, women, and children and millions of others by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during World War II'?

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What was one significant outcome of Nazi propaganda and hate in Germany during World War II?

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Flashcards

Japan's 1931 occupation

Japan occupied Manchuria in 1931 to alleviate its economic woes.

Japan's Asian conquest motive

Japan sought Asian territories to gain access to natural resources.

League's authority loss

Abyssinia Crisis weakened the League of Nations, empowering dictators.

Germany's 1936 conquest

Germany conquered the Rhineland in 1936 as part of its expansion.

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Japanese 1937 conquest of China

Japan conquered Beijing and Nanjing in 1937. The Nanjing Massacre is connected to this period.

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European inaction on Japan's expansionism

Europe feared military retaliation. Therefore, they didn't stop Japan.

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Afrika Korps

Germany's expeditionary force in Africa during WWII.

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Battle of Stalingrad's significance

Turning point for the Axis powers in WWII.

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Italy's surrender (1943)

Italy surrendered to the Allied forces in 1943.

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Operation Overlord location

D-Day, Operation Overlord occurred in France.

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Liberated countries after D-Day

Allied forces liberated France, Belgium, and the Netherlands after the Normandy Landings.

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Munich Conference (1938)

The purpose was to discuss peacekeeping strategies.

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German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

Secret agreement between Germany and the USSR.

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German attack on Poland (date)

Germany attacked Poland on September 1, 1939, starting WWII.

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Blitzkrieg

Germany's rapid warfare tactics in WWII.

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German promise in Non-Aggression Pact

Germany promised not to declare war on the USSR.

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Munich Conference outcome (regarding Germany)

Germany broke its promise and invaded more territories after the Munich Conference.

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Nuremberg Trial generals' fate

12 of 22 generals were executed.

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Tokyo Trial leaders' fate

7 Japanese generals were hanged.

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League of Nations' dissolution

Ineffectiveness led to its dissolution.

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WWII's impact on knowledge

WWII showed how knowledge can be misused.

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UN's core goal

Maintaining global peace.

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Hitler's hatred for Jews

Hitler blamed Jews for Germany's WWI loss.

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WWII concentration camps

Estimated 44,000 concentration camps used by Nazi Germany.

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Hitler's title

Adolf Hitler was the Chancellor of Germany.

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Totalitarianism

A system of complete government control.

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The Holocaust

Systematic mass murder of Jews and others by Nazi Germany.

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Nazi propaganda's WWII impact

Nazi propaganda fueled hatred and enabled the Holocaust.

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