End Of Year Quiz Flashcards
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Define the holocaust
The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its allies and collaborators.
The Holocaust took place during World War II, from 1941 to 1945.
Why did Nazis dislike Jewish people so much?
Nazis propagated anti-Semitic beliefs, blaming Jews for Germany’s social, economic, and political problems.
Anti-Semitism was a core element of Nazi ideology.
What would they call Jewish people?
They would often refer to Jewish people as ‘Juden’.
‘Juden’ is the German word for Jews.
Provide as many names of concentration camps as you can
Some concentration camps include:
* Auschwitz
* Dachau
* Treblinka
* Bergen-Belsen
* Sobibor
These camps were used for imprisonment, forced labor, and extermination.
Where were most concentration camps based?
Most concentration camps were based in Germany and occupied territories.
Camps were strategically located to facilitate the Nazi regime’s goals.
Provide two ways in which Jewish people were discriminated against
Jewish people faced discrimination through:
* Legal restrictions (e.g., Nuremberg Laws)
* Economic boycotts and exclusion from professions
These actions were part of the broader anti-Semitic policies of the Nazi regime.
What was the name for the ‘night of broken glass’ event against Jewish businesses?
The event is known as Kristallnacht.
Kristallnacht occurred on November 9-10, 1938, marking a significant escalation in anti-Jewish violence.
Who was the UK general in charge of British soldiers in WW1?
General Douglas Haig.
He was the commander of the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front.
Name two battles that the British fought in WW1.
Two significant battles are:
* The Battle of the Somme
* The Battle of Ypres
These battles were key engagements during WW1 with high casualties.
When did WW1 start and finish?
WW1 started on July 28, 1914, and finished on November 11, 1918.
The war lasted for over four years.
What year was the Treaty of Versailles?
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919.
It officially ended WW1 and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
Name three specific conditions of the Treaty of Versailles.
Three specific conditions include:
* Germany had to accept full blame for the war
* Germany had to pay reparations
* Germany lost territory and military restrictions were imposed
These conditions contributed to economic hardship in Germany.
Name the countries who took part in WW1 - can you also remember what the alliances were called?
The main countries included:
* Allies: France, Britain, Russia, Italy, USA
* Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
The alliances were known as the Allies and the Central Powers.
Name the short term cause of WW1? (think trigger)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
This event on June 28, 1914, triggered a series of alliances and escalations.
What were the long term causes of WW1?
Long term causes include:
* Militarism
* Alliances
* Imperialism
* Nationalism
These factors created a tense environment in Europe leading up to the war.
What was the Schlieffen plan?
The Schlieffen Plan was Germany’s military strategy to quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia.
This plan aimed to avoid a two-front war but ultimately failed.
Why did the USA join the war so late in WW1?
The USA joined the war due to factors like unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram.
These events shifted American public opinion in favor of joining the Allies.
Name the two groups who fought in WW2 - can you place the countries in the correct teams?
The two groups were:
* Allies: USA, USSR, UK, France
* Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan
The conflict involved numerous countries and alliances.
Why did the USA join WW2 so late?
The USA joined WW2 after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
This attack galvanized American support for entering the war.
What year was the Great Depression?
The Great Depression began in 1929.
It lasted through the 1930s and had profound economic effects worldwide.
How did the Great Depression help the Nazis to rise to power?
The Great Depression led to massive unemployment and economic instability, which the Nazis exploited to gain support.
Many Germans sought solutions in extreme political ideologies during this crisis.
How many people were unemployed by 1933?
By 1933, approximately six million people were unemployed in Germany.
This economic desperation contributed to the rise of Adolf Hitler.
What year did Hitler become Chancellor?
Hitler became Chancellor in 1933.
His appointment marked a significant turning point in German politics.
In what year did Hitler become the Fuhrer?
Hitler became the Fuhrer in 1934.
This consolidation of power followed the death of President Hindenburg.
