World War 2 History Quiz

World War 2

• World War 2 took place from 1939 to 1945.

Causes of World War 2

• The event that directly led to the beginning of World War 2 was the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939.

Key Leaders

• Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War 2.

The Axis Powers

• Sweden was a country that was not part of the Axis Powers during World War 2.

Rise of Dictatorships

• World War 2 had a significant impact on the rise of dictatorships, as it led to the consolidation of power in the hands of authoritarian leaders.

The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of dictatorships by imposing harsh penalties and reparations on Germany, leading to widespread resentment and creating a power vacuum that Hitler exploited.

Consolidation of Dictatorial Power

• The factor that significantly contributed to the consolidation of dictatorial power during World War 2 was the propaganda and manipulation of information by authoritarian leaders, which allowed them to maintain control and suppress opposition.