20th World Century

Question 1

What was the name of the major Treaty signed at the end of World War I?

Answer 1

Treaty of Versailles

Question 2

Reasons why the League of nations was ineffective in maintaining world peace?

Answer 2

1. They didn’t have any money or army
2. They had to have a unanimous vote
3. Major world powers weren’t included (USA)

Question 3

3 Causes of the great depression - sentence for each.

Answer 3

1. The 1929 Stock market crash shattered confidence in the American economy, resulting in sharp reductions in spending and investment.
2. Bank failure Banking panics as everybody tried to withdraw their deposits in cash due to bank’s debts.
3. There was overproduction and low Demand and Factories and farms made too much, but people couldn’t afford to buy it, causing prices to drop and jobs to be lost.

Question 4

Describe three features of fascism - 1 sentence for each.

Answer 4

1. Intense nationalism - Fascists have extreme pride in their nation, often combined with the belief their nation is better than others.
2. Extreme racism - Fascists often believe their race is superior to others and promote discrimination.
3. Use of military - Military force is used aggressively for expansion and control.

Question 5

Describe three features of communism - 1 sentence for each.

Answer 5

1. State Runs Economy - The government controls and manages all economic activities, including production and distribution.
2. State Ownership of Property - All land, businesses, and resources are owned by the State rather than individuals.
3. No Social Hierarchy - Communism aims to eliminate social classes by ensuring wealth and resources are shared equally among all people.

Question 6

Explain one reason why the Japanese did not treat prisoners of the war well.

Answer 6

They believed surrendering dishonorable, leading them to not treat POW’s well

Question 7

Describe the Australian forces experience in Papua New Guinea

Answer 7

The Australian forces in Papua New Guinea faced tough conditions, including thick jungles, steep mountains, and diseases, while fighting the Japanese.

Question 8

Which Japnese city atomic bomb was dropped?

Answer 8

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Question 9

What are two perspectives on the use of atomic bomb in World War Two?

Answer 9

1. Supportive Perspective:
   The atomic bomb was necessary to end the war quickly, save lives by avoiding a costly invasion of Japan, and demonstrate military strength.
2. Opposing Perspective:
   The bomb caused massive civilian suffering, was ethically wrong, and some believe Japan was already close to surrender.

Question 10

Why did Australia change its alliance from Britain to USA towards the lateral part of WWII

Answer 10

Australia shifted its alliance from Britain to the USA later in World War II because Britain was unable to defend Australia against the Japanese threat while the USA provided direct military support and a stronger presence in the Pacific.

Question 11

What was the term for Chamberlaian’s policy at Munich 1939, before WWII

Answer 11

Appeasement

Question 12

Who were AXIS powers

Answer 12

Italy, Japan, Germany

Question 13

At the beaches of which Northern French Town did the evacuation of 340,000 allied soldiers take place

Answer 13

Dunkirk - Operation Dynamo

Question 14

What codename was given to the invasion of allied troops at Normandy, France on the 6th of June 1944?

Answer 14

D-Day - Operation Overlord.

Question 15

Explain the US reasons for not actively engaging at the start of WWII

Answer 15

The US followed isolationism, wanting to avoid foreign conflicts and focus on domestic issues like the Great Depression.

Question 16

On what date did Japan bomb Pearl Harbour and what did they hope to gain from this?

Answer 16

December 7, 1941, Destroyed the US Pacific Fleet and US base and weakened resistance to expand Japan’s empire in the Pacific introducing USA in WWII.

Question 17

Hitler wrote his manifesto while in prision, after the failed Berlin Putsch in 1923. What was it called?

Answer 17

Mein Kampf.

Question 18

What was Hitler’s Policy of “Lebensraum” and what was its purpose?

Answer 18

Lebensraum = Living Space

It aimed to expand Germany’s territory in Eastern Europe for more land and resources, establishing German dominance.

Question 19

Describe two of the propaganda tactics used by the Nazi government

Answer 19

Glorifying Hitler: The Nazi government used propaganda to present Hitler as a powerful, almost divine figure, promoting him as the savior of Germany to gain loyalty and control.

Control of Media: The Nazis controlled newspapers, films, and radio broadcasts to spread their ideology, ensuring only Nazi-approved messages were heard by the public.

Question 20

What was the significance of the “Night of the Long Knives”?

Answer 20

Hitler killed his rivals in the SA, strengthening his control over the Nazi Party and securing the German Army’s loyalty.

Question 21

Whom did “Kristallnacht” impact and in what ways?

Answer 21

It impacted Jews by destroying their property, arresting or killing them, and marking the start of the holocaust

Question 22

What did the Nazis mean by “The Final Solution”?

Answer 22

Nazi plan to kill all Jews in Europe, leading to the Holocaust, where millions of Jews were killed in concentration and death camps.

Question 23

When did WWI start?

Answer 23

28 July 1914.

Question 24

When did WWII start?

Answer 24

1 September 1939.