Causes Of Ww2

Question 1

What was the name of the conference in which Hitler promised France and Britain that he would not invade Poland?

Answer 1

Munich Conference

Question 2

What is the definition of appeasement?

Answer 2

A policy of making concessions to an aggressive power to avoid conflict

Question 3

How did the policy of appeasement contribute to the outbreak of World War II?

Answer 3

It emboldened Hitler to make further territorial demands, believing that the Allies would not stop him, ultimately leading to the invasion of Poland.

Question 4

Which Prime Minister was behind the policy of appeasement?

Answer 4

Neville Chamberlain

Question 5

What event is commonly considered the immediate trigger of World War II?

Answer 5

Germany’s invasion of Poland

Question 6

When did Germany invade Poland, triggering the start of World War II?

Answer 6

September 1, 1939

Question 7

What countries formed the Axis powers, and what were their goals?

Answer 7

Germany, Italy, and Japan; their goals were territorial expansion and the establishment of empires.

Question 8

List 2 arguments in favour of appeasement:

Answer 8

It allowed time for Britain and France to rearm and prepare for the possibility of war.
It aimed to prevent the horrors of another large-scale war like World War I.

Question 9

List 2 arguments against the policy of appeasement

Answer 9

It encouraged aggressive expansion by totalitarian regimes, making them believe they could act without facing significant opposition.
It failed to prevent war, as it allowed Hitler to grow stronger and more confident, ultimately leading to the outbreak of World War II.

Question 10

What does totalitarianism mean?

Answer 10

Totalitarianism is a political system in which the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life, often through coercion, propaganda, and suppression of dissent.