QnA Flashcards
(36 cards)
Be able to identify three reasons why many Germans felt unjustly treated after World War I
They were forced to accept war guilt, they had to pay massive reparations, in German territory was given to neighboring countries
Why did Weimar Germany print trillions of rice marks and what economic problems did it cost?
Waymar, Germany, printed trillions of reichmarks to pay the reparations, but instead it cause hyperinflation
be able to list/identify the main aspects of Italian fascism 
Totalarism, Extreme nationalism and militarism, corporate economic system, extreme expansionism
no, the main groups in German society, whom Hitler blamed for Germany’s defeat in World War I 
Blame Jews, communist, and civilian leaders
Be able to explain why the Great Depression made the western democracy, unable to respond to the rise of fascism and Nazism
the Great depression created a climate of widespread economic hardship, social unrest, and disillusionment with democratic institutions
Be familiar with the US policy of isolationism and why many Americans felt this way
The US policy of isolationism was where the country would focus on fixing the national economy, and not get involved in European/world affairs. People the trouble brewing in Europe was not a problem for America.
know about the Munich agreement and the policy of appeasement. What were they?
The Munich agreement was where Hitler demanded the Sutin land to be incorporated into Germany, and appeasement was giving into an opponents, political or territorial demands to avoid war
No/be able to identify the factors for Japan’s aggression in Asia
Japan wanted to prove themselves as equal to western powers, also wanted to secure resources and markets for Japan’s growing economy
No, which country Germany invaded in 1939 sparking World War II
Germany invaded Poland in 1939
The author identify what the anshluss was
germany’s union with austria
Be able to write the names of the three main axis countries
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Stunning the world, Hitler signed a non-aggression packed with which World War II leader
Joseph Stalin
No, the two combat branches, which the Germans coordinated in blitz Craig
Fast tanks and more powerful aircraft
no, which country was the first to be invaded by the third reich
Austria
Be able to write for memory, which British Prime Minister replaced, Sir Neville Chamberlain
Winston Churchill
The magnet line – what was it intended purpose in whether it was successful or not?
Meant to stop German invasion of France, but it failed
Be able to identify what happened to Dunkirk, which had a major impact of the course of World War I
The British, French, and other allied soldiers evacuated Dunkirk and left behind all heavy weaponry and equipment.
Be able to write a one sentence answer about radar and it’s impact on the battle of Britain
Radar allowed British pallets to accurately plot the fight pass of German planes, even in the dark, and because of this Hitler called off the invasion of Britain indefinitely
Japan surprise attack in America – where when and why it was important
Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, brought US into World War II
be able to write a one sentence answer about the involvement of women in African-Americans in the war effort and how it impacted post war America
Women became able to volunteer to serve in non-combat positions. They worked as nurses ambulance, drivers radio operators electricians and pilots. Women and African-Americans took on the jobs that white men left to fight. This made them inclined to advocate for a quality after the war.
Why were U BOATS and Wolfpack important to the battle of the Atlantic?
You both and Wolf packs were used to destroy enemy ships. These German tactics destroyed several Allied ships.
what was the battle of Stalingrad? Why was it important? 
The battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest battles in history, and it was a turning point of the eastern front because the German six army was cut off and surrendered
This Nazi organization was primarily responsible for carrying out the Holocaust
SS
No/be able to identify which military action that the stage for the liberation of France
Operation overlord