Deck 4 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What was the Russian Civil War?
A conflict that arose due to deep social divisions and political instability in Russia.
Why did the Russian Civil War start?
It started due to anti-Bolshevik sentiments and a struggle for power.
What was the result of the Russian Civil War?
The Bolsheviks gained control and established a communist government.
How did Adolf Hitler come to power in Germany?
Through economic struggles, national humiliation, and effective propaganda.
Define ‘appeasement’.
A diplomatic policy of making concessions to an aggressive power.
How was appeasement used with Hitler and Nazi Germany?
Britain made concessions, such as allowing Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia.
What event marked the start of World War II in Europe?
The invasion of Poland.
What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?
It marked a turning point in the war with a major defeat for Germany.
What event brought the United States into World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor.
What were the reasons for the United States using atomic bombs on Japan?
To force a quick surrender, minimize American casualties, and demonstrate power.
How was Japan treated after World War II?
Occupied and reconstructed by the United States.
How was Germany treated after World War II?
Divided into four occupation zones and underwent deNAZIfication.
List the main events of the Holocaust.
- Rise of Nazi Party
- Hitler’s rise to power
- Anti-Jewish legislation
- Forced relocations
- Mass shootings
- Concentration camps
- Extermination camps
What are concentration camps?
Facilities where inmates faced harsh conditions and forced labor.
What are extermination camps?
Camps designed specifically for the mass killing of people.
Fill in the blank: The invasion of Poland marked the _______ of World War II.
start
True or False: The United States used atomic bombs to demonstrate its military power.
True
Fill in the blank: The policy of appeasement aimed to prevent war by making _______ to aggressors.
concessions
