World War II History

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The Treaty of ______ had very harsh punishments.

Versailles

Hitler and the ______ promised to regain the glory of Germany.

Nazis

The failure of the Weimar ______ led to Hitler's rise to power.

Republic

The war declared in 1939, and the Americans entered the war after Japan bombed ______ in 1941.

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Representatives of 32 countries met at the Palace of Versailles in January ______ and drew up a peace settlement.

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The word 'holocaust' comes from the Latin word '______' which means 'whole burnt offering'.

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Hitler wrote ideas & policies for future in '______' (My Struggle).

Mein Kampf Signup and view all the answers

The Great ______ of 1929 & effects on Germany.

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Economic situation improved under Chancellor ______.

Stresemann Signup and view all the answers

Hitler was born on 20 April ______.

1889 Signup and view all the answers

When Hitler was 14 his ______ died.

Father Signup and view all the answers

Overproduction in agriculture resulted in ______ prices.

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Negotiations took place for 6 months with the Big ______.

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The Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June ______, the day Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated.

1919 Signup and view all the answers

Kaiser Wilhelm II resigned and fled to the ______.

Netherlands Signup and view all the answers

Germany had to reduce troops to 100000 and the navy to ______ people.

15000 Signup and view all the answers

Before, Adolf Hitler was a poor artist who sold ______ cards on the street.

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Hyperinflation in the 1920s made German money ______.

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The League of Nations aimed to solve international disputes and prevent a future ______.

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Hitler blamed the Weimar Republic, Jews, and ______ for signing the peace treaty.

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Study Notes

World War II

The Treaty of Versailles had harsh punishments, which led to Hitler's rise to power and the promise to regain Germany's glory.
The war declared in 1939, and the Americans entered the war after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941.
The war ended in 1945.
The Japanese committed atrocities against Chinese and Allied prisoners during the war.

The Rise of Nazi Germany

Hitler promised to break the "chains of the Versailles Treaty" and bring back the glory and pride of Germans.
He made Germans believe that Jews and Communists were responsible for their economic and political problems.
Hitler had a gift for speeches and was a charismatic leader.

Background of Hitler's Life

Born on April 20, 1889, in the small Austrian town of Braunau.
His parents were poor peasants, and he was popular in primary school, showing leadership qualities.
He was rejected from art school in Vienna, which fueled his hatred towards Jews.
He joined the army in WWI, earning an Iron Cross for bravery.
He joined the German Workers' Party (Nazis) and became its leader.

The Treaty of Versailles (1919)

Representatives of 32 countries met at the Palace of Versailles to draw up a peace settlement, excluding Germany.
The treaty punished Germany, forcing them to reduce their military, give up colonies, and pay reparations.
The treaty was signed on June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

The Weimar Republic

The League of Nations was established to prevent future wars.
Democracy started in Germany with the Weimar Republic.
Kaiser Wilhelm II resigned and fled to the Netherlands.
The Weimar Republic faced serious economic and political problems, which Hitler used to his advantage.

Hitler's Rise to Power

Hitler was imprisoned for five years after the Beer Hall Putsch, but was released after nine months.
He wrote "Mein Kampf" (My Struggle) during his imprisonment, outlining his ideas and policies.
The Great Depression of 1929 affected Germany, and Hitler's popularity grew.
He was released from prison and began to rebuild his party, eventually becoming Chancellor of Germany.