Conflict And Tensions Flashcards
What treaty officially ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919.
True
Fill in the blank: The League of Nations was established to promote _____ and prevent future conflicts.
peace
Which country was NOT a member of the League of Nations?
The United States
What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Locarno in 1925?
To secure borders in Western Europe and promote peace
Short answer: What economic crisis began in 1929 and had global repercussions?
The Great Depression
Multiple choice: Which country invaded Manchuria in 1931?
Japan
What was the significance of the Munich Agreement in 1938?
It allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland, leading to increased tensions in Europe.
True or False: The policy of appeasement aimed to maintain peace by making concessions to aggressive powers.
True
Multiple choice: Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during the 1930s?
Adolf Hitler
Short answer: What was the primary reason for the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe during the interwar period?
Economic instability and social unrest
True or False: The policy of non-intervention was adopted by many European countries during the Spanish Civil War.
True
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses, leading to resentment and economic hardship.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a symbol of the failure of the League of Nations to prevent aggression.
Abyssinian Crisis
Multiple choice: Which event is often cited as the beginning of World War II?
The invasion of Poland in 1939
True or False: The Kellogg-Briand Pact aimed to outlaw war as a means of resolving disputes.
True
What was the primary cause of tension between Germany and France in the 1920s?
Disputes over reparations and territorial claims.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Pact was an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939.
Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression
Multiple choice: Which country did Italy invade in 1935?
Abbysina
Short answer: How did the Great Depression influence political extremism in Europe?
It led to increased support for radical parties promising solutions to economic woes.
True or False: The League of Nations was able to effectively stop the aggression of Japan in Manchuria.
False
What was a major consequence of the failure of the League of Nations?
The rise of aggressive totalitarian regimes in Europe.
What was the main cause of the Abyssinian Crisis?
The main cause was Italy’s desire to expand its empire and assert its power in Africa.
In what year did the Manchuria Crisis occur?
The Manchuria Crisis occurred in 1931.
True or False: The Nazi-Soviet Pact was a non-aggression treaty between Germany and the Soviet Union.
True.
What did Germany gain from the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
Germany gained the ability to invade Poland without fear of Soviet intervention.
Fill in the blank: The Abyssinian Crisis led to the failure of the ________ system.
League of Nations.
Which country invaded Manchuria in 1931?
Japan.
What was the significance of the German expansion in the 1930s?
It was a key factor leading to the outbreak of World War II.
What was the result of the League of Nations’ response to the Abyssinian Crisis?
The League imposed economic sanctions, but they were largely ineffective.
Who was the leader of Italy during the Abyssinian Crisis?
Benito Mussolini.
What territory did Japan seek to control during the Manchuria Crisis?
Manchuria.
Multiple Choice: Which event is associated with the year 1939? A) Manchurian Crisis B) Nazi-Soviet Pact C) German invasion of Poland
C) German invasion of Poland.
What ideology drove German expansion under Adolf Hitler?
Nazism and the desire for Lebensraum (living space).
True or False: The Nazi-Soviet Pact was signed in 1939.
True.
What was the main outcome of the Abyssinian Crisis for Italy?
Italy successfully annexed Abyssinia, establishing it as an Italian colony.
Fill in the blank: The German expansion into Austria is known as the ________.
Anschluss.
What was the main purpose of the Nazi-Soviet Pact for the Soviet Union?
To secure a temporary peace with Germany and gain time to strengthen its military.
Which major event did the Manchuria Crisis foreshadow?
The broader conflict of World War II in Asia.
Short Answer: What was the international response to Japan’s invasion of Manchuria?
The international response was limited, with the League of Nations condemning the invasion but taking no effective action.
What year did Italy invade Abyssinia?
1935.
Which two countries were primarily involved in the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
Germany and the Soviet Union.
Multiple Choice: What was a consequence of German expansion into Czechoslovakia? A) Strengthened France B) Increased tensions in Europe C) Immediate war declarations
B) Increased tensions in Europe.
True or False: The Abyssinian Crisis significantly weakened the League of Nations.
True.
Short Answer: How did the Nazi-Soviet Pact impact the balance of power in Europe?
It allowed Germany to invade Poland without Soviet opposition, leading to the start of World War II.
What was one of the main reasons for German recovery in the 1930s?
Rearmament and economic policies under Hitler.
Fill in the blank: The policy of ________ allowed Hitler to expand Germany’s territory without immediate conflict.
Appeasement.
