Causes of WWII Flashcards
Who created fascism?
Benito Mussolini of Italy
Which country was most unhappy about the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany, because they received all the blame for WWI and everything was taken away from them. Italy was also upset because they did not receive any land.
What is fascism?
When the government controls all aspects of people’s lives, and there’s one party and one leader. No opposition or protests are tolerated.
How did the economic depression in Germany affect Hitler’s popularity?
Hitler had come in and was able to increase the number of votes for himself and the Nazi party by using the economic depression to his advantage.
What happened during the worldwide economic depression?
European economies were unstable, the boom in the U.S. helped sustain worldwide trade, and people turned to powerful leaders and government for hope.
Why did Japan invade Manchuria?
For raw materials and space. This also turned Japan into a major military power.
Who else did Japan fight with?
China and the Soviet Union.
How did Hitler use communism to come into power?
He exploited people’s fear of it to come into power.
Which two countries appeased Hitler in order to avoid further conflict?
Britain and France.
Why did America resort to isolationism in the face of war?
They were worried about their own problems and didn’t want to get involved.
What were the laws against Jews called?
Nuremberg Laws
What was the agreement between Hitler and Chamberlain called?
The Munich Agreement
What was the name of the pact Hitler made with Russia which said that he would invade Poland and give some of it to Russia?
Nazi-Soviet Pact
How did Hitler end up in jail?
He tried to seize power in Beer Hall Putsch.
What was the Mein Kampf?
A book Hitler wrote in jail which outlined his three goals and became the Nazi ideology.
