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World War I & World War II

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Which event marked the beginning of World War II? A) Bombing of Hiroshima B) Invasion of Poland C) Attack on Pearl Harbor D) D-Day
    B) Invasion of Poland
  • What was the main reason for the United States entering World War II? A) Economic interests B) Attack on Pearl Harbor C) Alliances with other countries D) Expansion of territory
    B) Attack on Pearl Harbor
  • The honor and praise given to armed forces like the army and navy with parades and singing is an example of which cause of World War One?
    Militarism
  • 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 was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II? A) Joseph Stalin B) Winston Churchill C) Adolf Hitler D) Franklin D. Roosevelt
    C) Adolf Hitler
  • The League of Nations was created after World War One; as an international, world wide: A. delivery system B. banking system C. health organization D. peace keeping organization
    D. peace keeping organization
  • Controlling of other country because of their resources and power.
    Imperialism
  • 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
  • Which organization was created after World War II to promote peace and cooperation among countries? A) League of Nations B) United Nations C) NATO D) European Union
    B) United Nations
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Which one of the following was the spark that lit the powder keg, beginning World War One?
    The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • The organization that has been after World War II to promote peace
    United Nations
  • Which two cities were atomic bombs dropped on during World War II? A) Tokyo and Kyoto B) Nagasaki and Hiroshima C) Berlin and Munich D) London and Paris
    B) Nagasaki and Hiroshima
  • Which treaty ended World War I? A) Treaty of Paris B) Treaty of Versailles C) Treaty of Trianon D) Treaty of Saint-Germain
    B) Treaty of Versailles
  • 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
  • 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
  • How did Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare anger the American people?
    When the Lusitania was sunk, 128 Americans were killed.