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Who were the four leaders who made the TOV?

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USA - Woodrow Wilson
UK - David George
France - Georges Clemenceau
Italy - Vittorio Orlando

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Which country did Woodrow Wilson represent?

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USA

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Which country did David George represent?

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UK

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Which country did Vittorio Orlando represent?

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Italy

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Which country did Georges Clemenceau represent?

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France

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What did the USA want out of the treaty?

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An establishment of a League of Nations

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What did the UK want out of the treaty?

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A BALANCED APPROACH
Germany is PUNISHED, but can BOUNCE BACK so they can trade with them

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What did France want out of the treaty?

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To PUNISH Germany

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What did Italy want out of the treaty?

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Land

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Economic terms of the Treaty of Versailles

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Germany had to pay 6600 million euros of war reparations to the allies

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Geographic terms of the Treaty of Versailles (3)

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  • Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France
  • West Prussia and Posen were lost to Poland (the Polish corridor)
  • Germany lost a total of 13% of its total land
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Military terms of the Treaty of Versailles (4)

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  • German AirForce disbanded
  • German army limited to 100,000 soldiers
  • Navy limited to six battleships and no submarines
  • Germany loses the Rhineland for 15 years
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How did the Germans react to the Treaty?

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No one in Germany was happy with the settlement, and the Allies threatened Germans with military invasion to get them to sign the treaty. After four years of war and sacrifice, German citizens felt humiliated to accept blame for the war and territorial loss.

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Why were the 1920s’ referred to as the Roaring 20’s?

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The decade of the 1920s featured economic prosperity and carefree living for many. The decade began with a roar and ended with a crash.

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What problems existed in the 1920s?

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Immigration, race, alcohol, evolution, gender politics, and sexual morality all became major cultural battlefields during the 1920s.

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What caused the Great Depression? (4)

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  • the stock market crash of 1929
  • Overspeculation
  • Government policies
  • Bank failures
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Economic effects of the Great Depression on Australia

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Significant rise in unemployment. It was at 21% by mid 1930 in NSW

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Social effects of the Great Depression on Australia

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  • Suicide rates increased
  • Crime rate increased
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Define communism

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A far-left wing ideology and political system, advocating for a class-less system, production and property are owned by the state.

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What are some main fascism.

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A far-right authoritarian ultra-nationalist ideology which is defined by excessive militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, and belief in hierarchy.

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Causes of WW2: TOV (3)

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  • The treaty imposed heavy reparations payments on Germany, which crippled the German economy and led to widespread resentment.
  • The treaty stripped Germany of territory and military power, which made it feel vulnerable and insecure.
  • The treaty created a sense of national humiliation among Germans, which made them more susceptible to the propaganda of extremist groups like the Nazi Party.
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Causes of WW2: Great Depression (3)

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  • The Depression led to a decline in living standards for many people in Germany. This made them more susceptible to the Nazi Party’s promises of a better future.
  • The Depression led to a rise in nationalism and militarism in Germany. This made it more likely that Germany would take aggressive action to improve its situation.
  • The Depression led to a decline in cooperation between countries. This made it more difficult to resolve international disputes peacefully.
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Causes of WW2: Nazification of Germany

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  • The Nazis created a cult of personality around Hitler, and they instilled fear and obedience in the German people. This made it possible for Hitler to carry out his aggressive foreign policy without opposition.
  • The Nazis rearmed Germany and began to violate the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. This alarmed other countries in Europe and led to increased tensions.
  • The Nazis persecuted and murdered Jews and other minority groups. This created a climate of hatred and violence that made war more likely.
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Causes of WW2: Japanese aggression (3)

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  • Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931, and then China in 1937. These invasions led to a long and bloody conflict that dragged in other countries, such as the United States.
  • Japan signed the Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy in 1940, forming an alliance with the Axis powers. This alliance made Japan a more powerful threat to other countries in the region.
  • Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, bringing the United States into the war. This attack was a major turning point in the war, and it led to the defeat of Japan.
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When did Japan invade Manchuria?

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1931

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When did Japan invade China?

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1937

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When did Japan sign the Tripartite alliance?

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1940

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What alliance did Japan sign in 1940?

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Tripartite alliance

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When did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

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1941

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What did the Nazis want for Germany? (3)

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  1. A racially pure nation
  2. A powerful military
  3. A vast empire
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What is appeasement?

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Appeasement is a diplomatic policy of making political, material, or territorial concessions to an aggressive power in order to avoid conflict.

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In what ways did the Allies appease Germany?

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  • In 1935, the British and French governments allowed Germany to remilitarize the Rhineland, a demilitarized zone that had been established after World War I.
  • In 1938, the British and French governments agreed to the Munich Agreement, which allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland, a part of Czechoslovakia that was inhabited by ethnic Germans.
  • In 1939, the British and French governments guaranteed the independence of Poland, but they did not take any military action when Germany invaded Poland in September 1939
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How did the failure of the League of Nations lead to war (2)

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  1. Could not prevent aggression
  2. Unable to enforce its own decisions
34
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List the characteristics of Germany’s invasion of Poland (3)

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  1. Surprise attack
  2. The Germans attacked from both the North and South leading to a quick defeat
  3. German forces committed numerous atrocities against Polish people during the invasion including mass executions, rape, and looting
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What is Blitzkrieg?

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A military tactic that uses mobile, armored units to quickly overwhelm an enemy.

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What was the impact of Germany’s invasion of Poland? (2)

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  1. Started WW2: Declaration of war from France and Britain
  2. Led to the Holocaust:
37
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What was the outcome of Germany’s invasion of Poland

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Marked the beginning of WW2

38
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What was the name of the German plan to invade Russia?

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Operation Barbarossa

39
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When did Germany invade Russia? (what year)

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1941

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Consequences for Germany following Operation Barbarossa (3)

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  • Invasion failed with Germany being unable to defeat Russia
  • Heavy casualties for Germany - 1 million dead
  • Callopse of the German economy
41
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How did the fall of Singapore impact Australia?

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  • Loss of confidence in the British empire
  • Change in foreign policy
  • Economic impact
  • Loss of life
42
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Who were the Australian miltia?

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The militia was made up of part-time soldiers who were called up to defend Australia during World War II. They were not as well-trained or equipped as the regular army, but they played a vital role in the defense of Papua New Guinea.

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What was the terrain like in Kokoda?

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Dense jungle

44
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Where were the Australian prisoners of war kept

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  • South East Asia
  • Japan
  • China
45
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What were the living conditions like for Australian prisoners of war?

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  • Often harsh and brutal
  • Subjected to physical and psychological abuse
  • Denied medical treatment
  • Malnutrition
  • Overcrowding
  • Disease
  • Forced labour
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What were “Death marches”?

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A series of forced marches. Many prisoners died of malnutrition and disease.

47
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What does TOV stand for?

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Treaty of Versaille

48
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What does POW stand for?

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Prisoners of war

49
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When was D day?

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June 6, 1944

50
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Where was D day?

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Normandy, France

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Countries involved in D day

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  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Canada
  • France
52
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What was the purpose of D day?

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The purpose of D-Day was to open a second front in the war against Nazi Germany.

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What were some of the tactics used in D day?

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  • Air superiority
  • Naval bombardment
  • Paratroopers
  • Close air support
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Outcome of D day

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The outcome of D-Day was a success for the Allies. They were able to establish a beachhead in Normandy, open a second front in the war against Nazi Germany, and liberate France. The invasion also weakened the German war effort and hastened the end of World War II.

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What was Solution One of the holocaust?

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Laws

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What was Solution Two of holocaust?

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Ghettos

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What was Solution Three of the holocaust?

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Death camps

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Aim of the First Solution of the holocaust

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Force the Jews to leave Germany by going to other countries

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Aim of the Second Solution of the holocaust

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Force the Jews into a particular part of a city to keep them away from the rest of the population and work for the Germans. The Ghettos largely in Poland.

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Aim of the Third Solution of the holocaust

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Called the final solution to the Jewish problem the aim was to rid Europe of Jews via mass extermination. Believed this was decided at the Wansee conference in 1941.

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How many Jews were killed during the Holocaust?

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6 million

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