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What was World War II? A. A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 B. A peace treaty signed in 1945 C. A technological revolution in the 20th century D. A cultural movement in the 19th century
A. A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945
The importance of understanding the causes of World War II is: A. To prevent future conflicts B. To honor the victims C. To rewrite history D. To promote nationalism
A. To prevent future conflicts
Which treaty imposed harsh penalties on Germany after World War I? A. Treaty of Trianon B. Treaty of Saint-Germain C. Treaty of Neuilly D. Treaty of Versailles
D. Treaty of Versailles
Who were the dictators that rose to power in Germany and Italy, promising to restore national pride and power? A. Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. B. Joseph Stalin and Francisco Franco C. Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle
A. Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini
What event marked the official start of World War II? A. Invasion of Poland B. Signing of the Treaty of Versailles C. Attack on Pearl Harbor D. Battle of Britain
A. Invasion of Poland
The significance of the Pearl Harbor Attack in 1941 was: A.It was the first battle of World War II. B.It marked the entry of the United States into World War II. C.It led to the end of World War II. DIt was a victory for the Axis powers.
B.It marked the entry of the United States into World War II
The economic, political, and social factors that led to the war were: A. economic, political stability, and social harmony B. economic decline, political and social equality C. economic sanctions, political alliances, & social unrest
C. economic sanctions, political alliances, & social unrest
Learning from history is important to promote peace because it helps us to: A.Avoid repeating past mistakes B. Understand cultural differences C. Develop critical thinking skills D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Appeasement, Treaty of Versailles, Rise of Dictators, Alliances, Militarism, Imperialism , Failure of the League of Nations What label best categorizes the list above?
Causes of World War 2
What event caused World War II? A. Germany invades France. B. Britain defend itself against Germany. C. Germany invades Poland. D. A German U-boat sinks the Lusitania.
C. Germany invades Poland
Which one of the following was the spark that lit the powder keg, beginning World War One?
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
What was the Treaty that ended World War I called? A. The Treaty of Rome B. The North Atlantic Treaty C. The Treaty of Paris D. The Treaty of Versailles
D. The Treaty of Versailles
How did Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare anger the American people?
When the Lusitania was sunk, 128 Americans were killed.
The reason Great Britain declared war on Germany in 1914 was because of: A. French attacks on German colonies B. The U.S. entering the war because of Russia C. Germany invaded Belgium on the way to France.
C. Germany invaded Belgium on the way to France.
What was the name of the side of World War One which included France, Great Britain, and later the United States? A. Allied Powers B. Central Powers C. Atlantic Powers D. European Powers
A. Allied Powers
Who did the Allied Powers blame for starting WWI? This country was harshly punished at the end of WWI. A. Russia B. Germany C. America D. France
B. Germany
