14.1/14.2 History Quiz (2019) Flashcards

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FASCISM is a system of ____________, ____________, & _____________ to the state.

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FASCISM is a system of MILITARISM, NATIONALISM, & LOYALTY to the state.

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AGGRESSION is a warlike act by one __________ against another __________ just cause.

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AGGRESSION is a warlike act by one COUNTRY against another WITHOUT just cause.

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Adolf Hitler brought the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, or __________, to power.

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Adolf Hitler brought the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, or NAZIS, to power.

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A person or group who is made to bear the blame for others is called a _________________.

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A person or group who is made to bear the blame for others is called a SCAPEGOAT.

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A CONCENTRATION CAMP was a __________ camp for civilians who are considered _____________ of the state.

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A CONCENTRATION CAMP was a PRISON camp for civilians who are considered ENEMIES of the state.

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A TOTALITARIAN STATE is when a single party controls the ______________ and people’s ___________.

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A TOTALITARIAN STATE is when a single party controls the GOVERNMENT and people’s LIVES.

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NEUTRALITY ACTS were laws that banned _______ sales or _________ to countries at _________.

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NEUTRALITY ACTS were laws that banned ARMS sales or LOANS to countries at WAR.

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The GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY was ______________ policy intended to strengthen relations with _______ ____________.

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The GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY was ROOSEVELT’S policy intended to strengthen relations with LATIN AMERICA.

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The MUNICH CONFERENCE was a 1938 __________ that gave part of __________________ to __________.

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The MUNICH CONFERENCE was a 1938 MEETING that gave part of CZECHOSLOVAKIA to HITLER.

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The practice of GIVING INTO AGGRESSION in order to AVOID WAR is called _____________.

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The practice of GIVING INTO AGGRESSION in order to AVOID WAR is called APPEASEMENT.

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The NAZI-SOVIET PACT was when ___________ and __________ agreed NOT to ___________ each other.

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The NAZI-SOVIET PACT was when HITLER and STALIN agreed NOT to ATTACK each other.

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Hitler launched a BLITZKRIEG, or ____________ war, which were swift and powerful German military ___________ in WWII.

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Hitler launched a BLITZKRIEG, or LIGHTNING war, which were swift and powerful German military ATTACKS in WWII.

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The AXIS POWERS were the WWII military alliance of ____________, _________, ___________, and ____ other nations.

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The AXIS POWERS were the WWII military alliance of GERMANY, ITALY, JAPAN, and 6 other nations.

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The ALLIED POWERS were the WWII military alliance of _________, _________, _________, _________, and _____ other countries.

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The ALLIED POWERS were the WWII military alliance of BRITAIN, FRANCE, SU, CHINA, and 45 other countries.

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The LEND-LEASE ACT allowed the _____ to sell _______ and _____________ to _________ during WWII.

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The LEND-LEASE ACT allowed the US to sell ARMS and EQUIPMENT to BRITAIN during WWII.

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The ATLANTIC CHARTER was a program developed by the _______ and __________ that set goals for the ____________ world.

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The ATLANTIC CHARTER was a program developed by the US and BRITAIN that set goals for the POSTWAR world.

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What characteristic of fascism made it different from Communism?

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Fascists found support in the business community.

18
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Why were Britain and France unwilling to help defend Ethiopia against Italian invaders?

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They were caught up in their own economic problems.

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Why did many Germans bitterly resent the Treaty of Versailles?

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It led to economic hardship for Germans.

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How would a Soviet farmer have been mostly likely to react to Stalin’s rule?

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Farmers oppose Stalin bc he took land & animals from them.

21
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Why did President Hoover reject the Roosevelt Corollary?

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He felt the US should not intervene with Latin America.

22
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Why did Britain & France adopt a policy of appeasement with Hitler at the Munich Conference?

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They believed he wouldn’t take any more territory in Europe.

23
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Which of the following best summarizes the course of World War II in Europe in 1939 and 1940?

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Germany conquered Europe, only Britain held out against it.

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Why might Germany have opposed the Lend-Lease Act?

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It allowed the United States to send aid to Britain.

25
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Why was Germany’s plan to invade Britain unsuccessful?

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British fought back and shot down 2,000 German planes.

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Before Japanese and US officials met in 1941, what action did the US do to curb Japanese aggression?

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refused to sell Japan oil and scrap metal

27
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Benito Mussolini was the dictator of what country?

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Italy

28
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Adolf Hitler was the dictator of what country?

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Germany

29
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Joseph Stalin was the dictator of what country?

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Soviet Union

30
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Hideki Tojo was the dictator of what country?

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Japan

31
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How did political changes in Europe lead to military aggression?

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Italy and Germany built up their military forces after fascist leaders were elected.

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Why did political changes in Europe and Asia lead the United States to develop a Good Neighbor Policy?

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The United States wanted the Americas to present a united front against foreign invasion.

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Why was appeasement unsuccessful?

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Germany went on to seize the rest of Czechoslovakia.

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Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany?

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Germany had invaded Poland.
to send material aid to the Allies
Americans developed a wartime society

35
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Why did the United States implement the Lend-Lease Act?

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to send material aid to the Allies

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How did the attack on Pearl Harbor change the lives of many Americans?

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Americans developed a wartime society