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causes of ww2 (24 cards)
What event is often cited as the immediate trigger for World War II?
The invasion of Poland by Germany in September 1939.
True or False: Kristallnacht occurred in 1938.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Wall Street Crash occurred in the year _____.
1929.
What was the policy of appeasement?
A diplomatic strategy aimed at avoiding conflict by making concessions to an aggressor.
Who were the signatories of the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries was NOT part of the Axis Powers? A) Germany B) Italy C) France D) Japan
C) France.
What was the main consequence of Kristallnacht?
Increased violence against Jews and significant property damage to Jewish businesses and synagogues.
True or False: The Wall Street Crash led to a global economic depression.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Munich Agreement of 1938 allowed Germany to annex _____.
the Sudetenland.
What year did the Nazi-Soviet Pact take place?
1939.
Which event marked the beginning of widespread anti-Jewish violence in Nazi Germany?
Kristallnacht.
Multiple Choice: What was the primary reason for the policy of appeasement? A) To promote democracy B) To avoid another war C) To support communism D) To expand territory
B) To avoid another war.
True or False: The Wall Street Crash directly caused the rise of fascism in Europe.
True.
What did the Nazi-Soviet Pact secretly include?
A protocol for the division of Eastern Europe between Germany and the Soviet Union.
Fill in the blank: The policy of appeasement was most notably applied to _____.
Adolf Hitler.
What was one of the major outcomes of the Munich Agreement?
It emboldened Hitler to pursue further territorial expansion.
True or False: The Wall Street Crash had no effect on Europe.
False.
What did Kristallnacht symbolize in the context of Nazi policies?
The escalation of anti-Semitic violence and the shift towards more aggressive persecution.
Multiple Choice: Which country did NOT agree to the Munich Agreement? A) Germany B) France C) Italy D) The Soviet Union
D) The Soviet Union.
What economic condition contributed to the rise of the Nazi Party?
The Great Depression and high unemployment rates in Germany.
Fill in the blank: The Nazi-Soviet Pact was also known as the _____.
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
Which event is considered a precursor to World War II due to its impact on international relations?
The policy of appeasement.
True or False: Kristallnacht was a spontaneous event without government involvement.
False.
What was one major effect of the Wall Street Crash on European politics?
It led to political instability and the rise of extremist parties.
