Interwar Years Flashcards
What year did the Scramble for Africa begin?
1906
What was the main psychological impact of gas warfare during WWI?
Immense psychological impact
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
Peace agreement at the end of World War I
What were the key agreements of the Treaty of Versailles? Name three.
- Reparations of 6.6 billion to Allies
- Alsace Lorraine to France
- Limited military forces
Fill in the blank: The Soviet Union used extreme ______ and censorship to keep control.
terror
What economic policy did the Soviets implement regarding industry?
All industry was owned by the government
What was the Dawes Plan?
A plan to borrow money from America to solve Germany’s economic issues
What significant event occurred in 1929?
The Wall Street Crash
When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
1933
What political ideology is characterized as far-left wing?
Communism
What political ideology is characterized as far-right wing?
Fascism
What was the Munich Agreement?
An agreement that warned Hitler against invading Czechoslovakia
What did the Nazis do to political opponents?
Sent them to concentration camps
What was the role of the SA in Nazi Germany?
Provided protection and intimidated opposition
What was the international response to Hitler’s aggression?
Policy of appeasement by Britain and France
True or False: The League of Nations had an army.
False
What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations?
To maintain peace and prevent conflicts
Fill in the blank: The _______ Pact was signed between the Soviet Union and Hitler in 1939.
Nazi-Soviet
What year did Germany invade Poland?
September 1939
What was the effect of the Great Depression on Germany’s unemployment?
Unemployment rose from 1.3 million to nearly 6 million
What did the Treaty of Versailles force Germany to accept?
Blame for starting the war
What was the main weakness of the League of Nations?
No army and slow response to events
What was the significance of the invasion of the Ruhr?
Response to Germany defaulting on reparations
Fill in the blank: The _______ used propaganda to increase support for Hitler.
Nazis
