Causes of World War II - AP World History: Modern
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What was the purpose of the Rome-Berlin Axis?
What was the purpose of the Rome-Berlin Axis?
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Alliance between Italy and Germany. Coordinated fascist policies and military cooperation between the two powers.
Alliance between Italy and Germany. Coordinated fascist policies and military cooperation between the two powers.
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What was the outcome of the Beer Hall Putsch for Hitler?
What was the outcome of the Beer Hall Putsch for Hitler?
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Imprisonment and writing Mein Kampf. Failed coup attempt led to Hitler's trial, conviction, and ideological development.
Imprisonment and writing Mein Kampf. Failed coup attempt led to Hitler's trial, conviction, and ideological development.
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What was the primary goal of the Axis Powers?
What was the primary goal of the Axis Powers?
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Territorial expansion and dominance. United Germany, Italy, and Japan in their quest for imperial expansion.
Territorial expansion and dominance. United Germany, Italy, and Japan in their quest for imperial expansion.
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Who was the British Prime Minister known for appeasement policies?
Who was the British Prime Minister known for appeasement policies?
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Neville Chamberlain. Led Britain's diplomatic efforts to avoid war through concessions to Hitler.
Neville Chamberlain. Led Britain's diplomatic efforts to avoid war through concessions to Hitler.
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What was the significance of the Munich Agreement of 1938?
What was the significance of the Munich Agreement of 1938?
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Allowed Germany to annex Sudetenland. Demonstrated appeasement's failure as Hitler broke promises within months.
Allowed Germany to annex Sudetenland. Demonstrated appeasement's failure as Hitler broke promises within months.
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Identify the treaty that ended World War I and angered Germany.
Identify the treaty that ended World War I and angered Germany.
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The Treaty of Versailles. Imposed harsh reparations and territorial losses that fueled German resentment.
The Treaty of Versailles. Imposed harsh reparations and territorial losses that fueled German resentment.
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Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War II?
Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War II?
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Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939. This violation of international agreements triggered Britain and France to declare war.
Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939. This violation of international agreements triggered Britain and France to declare war.
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What was the policy of appeasement regarding Nazi Germany?
What was the policy of appeasement regarding Nazi Germany?
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Conceding to Hitler's demands to avoid conflict. This strategy temporarily delayed conflict but encouraged further aggression.
Conceding to Hitler's demands to avoid conflict. This strategy temporarily delayed conflict but encouraged further aggression.
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Which ideology sought to expand German territory for living space?
Which ideology sought to expand German territory for living space?
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Lebensraum. 'Living space' justified Nazi expansion into Eastern Europe and beyond.
Lebensraum. 'Living space' justified Nazi expansion into Eastern Europe and beyond.
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Which two countries signed the Anti-Comintern Pact in 1936?
Which two countries signed the Anti-Comintern Pact in 1936?
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Germany and Japan. Created an alliance against communist influence and Soviet expansion.
Germany and Japan. Created an alliance against communist influence and Soviet expansion.
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What was the result of the Spanish Civil War relevant to WWII?
What was the result of the Spanish Civil War relevant to WWII?
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Tested new military technologies and tactics. Served as a rehearsal for WWII tactics and weapons systems.
Tested new military technologies and tactics. Served as a rehearsal for WWII tactics and weapons systems.
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Which policy aimed to keep the U.S. neutral in European conflicts?
Which policy aimed to keep the U.S. neutral in European conflicts?
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Isolationism. Reflected American desire to avoid entanglement in European power struggles.
Isolationism. Reflected American desire to avoid entanglement in European power struggles.
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What was the Soviet Union's initial stance on World War II?
What was the Soviet Union's initial stance on World War II?
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Neutral, due to the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact. The pact temporarily aligned Soviet and German interests against Western powers.
Neutral, due to the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact. The pact temporarily aligned Soviet and German interests against Western powers.
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What action did Germany take in March 1936 that violated the Treaty of Versailles?
What action did Germany take in March 1936 that violated the Treaty of Versailles?
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Remilitarization of the Rhineland. Hitler tested Western resolve by violating the demilitarized zone agreement.
Remilitarization of the Rhineland. Hitler tested Western resolve by violating the demilitarized zone agreement.
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What was the impact of the U.S. Neutrality Acts in the 1930s?
What was the impact of the U.S. Neutrality Acts in the 1930s?
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Limited U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts. Prevented American aid to democratic nations fighting fascist aggression.
Limited U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts. Prevented American aid to democratic nations fighting fascist aggression.
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What was the outcome of the Beer Hall Putsch for Hitler?
What was the outcome of the Beer Hall Putsch for Hitler?
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Imprisonment and writing Mein Kampf. Failed coup attempt led to Hitler's trial, conviction, and ideological development.
Imprisonment and writing Mein Kampf. Failed coup attempt led to Hitler's trial, conviction, and ideological development.
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Which country's civil war in the 1930s was a precursor to WWII?
Which country's civil war in the 1930s was a precursor to WWII?
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Spain. Became a proxy war where fascist and democratic powers tested military capabilities.
Spain. Became a proxy war where fascist and democratic powers tested military capabilities.
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Which clause of the Treaty of Versailles held Germany responsible for WWI?
Which clause of the Treaty of Versailles held Germany responsible for WWI?
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War Guilt Clause. Article 231 assigned full responsibility for war damages to Germany.
War Guilt Clause. Article 231 assigned full responsibility for war damages to Germany.
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What was the significance of the Sudetenland crisis in 1938?
What was the significance of the Sudetenland crisis in 1938?
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Tested the policy of appeasement. Revealed appeasement's failure when Hitler continued aggressive expansion afterward.
Tested the policy of appeasement. Revealed appeasement's failure when Hitler continued aggressive expansion afterward.
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What was the role of propaganda in Nazi Germany?
What was the role of propaganda in Nazi Germany?
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Promoted Nazi ideology and anti-Semitism. Manipulated public opinion to support aggressive policies and racial persecution.
Promoted Nazi ideology and anti-Semitism. Manipulated public opinion to support aggressive policies and racial persecution.
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What was the impact of the Great Depression on international relations?
What was the impact of the Great Depression on international relations?
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Increased economic instability and nationalism. Economic hardship fueled extremist movements and weakened democratic governments.
Increased economic instability and nationalism. Economic hardship fueled extremist movements and weakened democratic governments.
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What was Japan's goal in the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?
What was Japan's goal in the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?
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Establish dominance in Asia. Promoted Japanese hegemony under the guise of anti-Western liberation.
Establish dominance in Asia. Promoted Japanese hegemony under the guise of anti-Western liberation.
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What was the impact of the Great Depression on international relations?
What was the impact of the Great Depression on international relations?
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Increased economic instability and nationalism. Economic hardship fueled extremist movements and weakened democratic governments.
Increased economic instability and nationalism. Economic hardship fueled extremist movements and weakened democratic governments.
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What was the main reason for the U.S. to shift from isolationism?
What was the main reason for the U.S. to shift from isolationism?
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Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack forced America to abandon neutrality and join the war.
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack forced America to abandon neutrality and join the war.
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What was the Anschluss of 1938?
What was the Anschluss of 1938?
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Annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany. United Austria and Germany under Nazi control without military resistance.
Annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany. United Austria and Germany under Nazi control without military resistance.
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What action did Germany take in March 1936 that violated the Treaty of Versailles?
What action did Germany take in March 1936 that violated the Treaty of Versailles?
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Remilitarization of the Rhineland. Hitler tested Western resolve by violating the demilitarized zone agreement.
Remilitarization of the Rhineland. Hitler tested Western resolve by violating the demilitarized zone agreement.
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Which agreement allowed Germany to rearm in violation of the Treaty of Versailles?
Which agreement allowed Germany to rearm in violation of the Treaty of Versailles?
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The Anglo-German Naval Agreement. Permitted German naval expansion while appearing to maintain treaty limitations.
The Anglo-German Naval Agreement. Permitted German naval expansion while appearing to maintain treaty limitations.
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What was the significance of the Sudetenland crisis in 1938?
What was the significance of the Sudetenland crisis in 1938?
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Tested the policy of appeasement. Revealed appeasement's failure when Hitler continued aggressive expansion afterward.
Tested the policy of appeasement. Revealed appeasement's failure when Hitler continued aggressive expansion afterward.
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Which Japanese invasion in 1931 marked early aggression in Asia?
Which Japanese invasion in 1931 marked early aggression in Asia?
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Invasion of Manchuria. Violated international law and demonstrated the League's inability to enforce peace.
Invasion of Manchuria. Violated international law and demonstrated the League's inability to enforce peace.
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Which country did Italy invade in 1935, challenging the League of Nations?
Which country did Italy invade in 1935, challenging the League of Nations?
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Ethiopia. Mussolini's aggression exposed the League's weakness in enforcing collective security.
Ethiopia. Mussolini's aggression exposed the League's weakness in enforcing collective security.
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