Final Exam Flashcards
What was the primary goal of Mussolini’s foreign policy?
To establish Italy as a great power and expand its empire.
What was Hitler’s foreign policy focused on?
Lebensraum, or living space, for the German people.
True or False: Both Mussolini and Hitler sought to revise the post-World War I treaties.
True
Fill in the blank: Mussolini’s foreign policy was characterized by _____ and military aggression.
expansionism
Which country did Mussolini invade in 1935?
Ethiopia
What was the main military alliance formed by Hitler?
The Axis Powers
Short answer: Name one similarity in the foreign policies of Mussolini and Hitler.
Both aimed for territorial expansion.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of significant aggression in Hitler’s foreign policy?
The invasion of Poland in 1939.
True or False: Mussolini was more focused on the Mediterranean than Hitler.
True
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s foreign policy included the rearmament of _____ in violation of the Treaty of Versailles.
Germany
What ideology influenced both Mussolini and Hitler’s foreign policies?
Fascism and National Socialism.
Short answer: How did Mussolini’s foreign policy change after forming an alliance with Hitler?
It became more aggressive and aligned with Nazi goals.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key feature of Mussolini’s foreign policy?
A focus on the Mediterranean Sea.
True or False: Hitler’s foreign policy was primarily defensive.
False
Fill in the blank: Mussolini attempted to create a new Roman Empire in _____ and North Africa.
Ethiopia
What was the Pact of Steel?
A military and political alliance between Germany and Italy.
Short answer: What was a major consequence of Hitler’s foreign policy in Europe?
The outbreak of World War II.
Multiple Choice: Which ideology did Mussolini and Hitler both reject?
Communism
True or False: Mussolini was initially hesitant to align with Hitler.
True
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s annexation of _____ in 1938 was a significant act of aggression.
Austria
What was the Munich Agreement?
A settlement allowing Nazi Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia.
Short answer: Describe one difference between Mussolini’s and Hitler’s approach to foreign policy.
Mussolini focused more on the Mediterranean, while Hitler aimed for Eastern Europe.
Multiple Choice: Which country did Mussolini ally with during World War II?
Nazi Germany
True or False: Mussolini’s foreign policy was primarily based on economic expansion.
False
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s foreign policy was characterized by _____ and racial ideology.
militarism
