6.7 CAUSES OF WORLD WAR II (6C) Flashcards

1
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Treaty of
Versailles

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Forced Germany to accept responsibility for starting the war and to pay reparations

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2
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what happened to Germany after WW1

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The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh terms on Germany, leading to resentment among Germans, which politicians exploited in the 1920s and 1930s.

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3
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fascism

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A nationalist, conservative political movement that began in Italy

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4
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communism

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an economic system where the state owns the means of production, and goods are distributed based on need

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5
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how was Germanys economic like after WW1

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  • Inflation soared
  • unemployment rose
  • living standards in Germany fell
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6
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Kaiser

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King of Germany

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7
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hyperinflation

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extremely rapid and
uncontrolled inflation

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8
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Great Depression

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severe economic downturn that began in the United States in 1929 and spread globally during the 1930s and 1940

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9
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paramilitary
group

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a military group similar to an army but not part of a nation’s official forces

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10
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Third Reich

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Nazi Germany

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11
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what did Hitler do when he was elected

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violated the Treaty of Versailles by rebuilding the military and annexing territories through threats of war

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12
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why did France and Britain try to appease Germany

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to prevent another world war

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13
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what is the League of Nations

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established after World War I to maintain peace and prevent future wars through negotiation

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14
Q

what were some causes of ww2

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  • unresolved issues from WWI
  • weakness of the League of Nations
  • aggression of Germany and Japan
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