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1
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What is total war?

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  • Bombing of cities and the subsequent loss of innocent civilians
    (More civilians die than soldiers)
  • Extreme use of propaganda
  • Use of women and captives to support industry and factory production
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Who had the most world war II deaths?

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The soviet union.

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3
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Who had the most civilian deaths?

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China

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4
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What 3 factors caused Fascism in Europe?

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-Great Depression
-Rabid nationalism
-Treaty of versailles

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5
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What 3 countries were a part of the axis?

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Japan, Italy, and Germany.

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6
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Who was the leader of Japan?

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Emperor Hirohito.

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Who was the leader of Italy?

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Benito Mussolini.

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Who was Benito Mussolini?

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A fascist leader allies the country with Germany and Japan.

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9
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What is fascism?

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The state is more important than the individual.

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10
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Who was crushed by the Great Depression?

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Germany.

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Who took over Germany?

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Hitler and the Nazi party took control of the country fueled by a rage from the Treaty of Versailles.

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12
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How did the great depression change Japan factor #1

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Military and imperialist business interests are more important than democracy

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How did the great depression change Japan factor #2

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The ways of the “west” are abandoned in favor of ultranationalism (extreme pride and dedication to on one’s country – fight to the death).

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How did the great depression change Japan factor #3

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Several political changes occur strengthening the military and emperors power.

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15
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Who was a pre-war test site?

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Japan.

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16
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True or false?

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The Japan army invaded China without government permission.

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17
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What happened when Japan invaded China?

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Horrible atrocities such as bayonet murder and rape of elderly women
Brutal treatment of civilians & prisoners of war

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18
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What happened when Japan invaded China?

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Horrible atrocities such as bayonet murder and rape of elderly women
There was brutal treatment of civilians & prisoners of war

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18
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What happened when Japan invaded China?

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Horrible atrocities such as bayonet murder and rape of elderly women
There was brutal treatment of civilians & prisoners of war

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19
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What did the league of nations do after Japans harsh treatments?

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They commended Japan, but did nothing to stop

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20
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Who does Italy invade?

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Ethiopia.

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21
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What were the dates of the Italy and Ethiopia war?

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1935-1941

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22
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What did Italy do during their invasion on Ethiopia?

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They dropped mustard gas out of planes.

23
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What did the failed attempt to kill an Italian representative lead to?

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The execution of 30,000 Ethiopians.

24
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What is hyperinflation?

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The money was so worthless (inflated) that it was given out by the wheelbarrow.

25
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What did Hitler used to be?

A

A World War I soldier.

26
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What did Hitler start as?

A

A spy.

27
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How did Hitler try to overthrow the German government?

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By force.

28
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Who tries to take Germany over forcefully?

A

Hitler and Nazi party (Beer Hall putsch)

29
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How many Nazis and police were there?

A

2000 Nazis and 160 police.

30
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Does the attempt of the Nazis to take over the government succeed or fail?

A

Fail.

31
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What did Hitler get put on trial for?

A

Treason.

32
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Hitler was found guilty…. but…..

A

The judge was a nazi sympathizer.

33
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What prison was Hitler placed in?

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Landsberg Prison, but it was far from a prison.

34
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What does Mein Kampf stand for?

A

My struggles.

35
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What does Hitler write in Prison?

A

Mein Kampf.

36
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What was Mein Kamp and Hitler stand for?

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Anti-communist, anti-jew, pro-socialist, ultra German nationalist.

37
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When was Mein Kampf a best seller in Germany?

A

2017.

38
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What years was Hitler elected chancellor?

A

1932-1933

39
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What burned in the Reichstag fire?

A

The capitol.

40
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What do Nazis declare after the Reichstag fire?

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Emergency powers against all enemies.

41
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What was Hitler/Nazis’ first goal?

A

Destroy the Treaty of Versailles.

42
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What does Hitler take a gamble on?

A

He starts to rebuild a navy and army.

43
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What else did Hitler do to destroy the treaty?

A

Stopped making payments.

44
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Who is the first country out of the Great Depression?

A

Germany.

45
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What does building a new military do for Germany?

A

Puts them back to work.

46
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What was the Versailles limit troop max?

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100,000 - 115,00

47
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What was the Wehrmacht troop number?

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1935-1939 = 18 million.

48
Q

What was the Spanish Civil war for Germany?

A

A war test.

49
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What does the left side stand for?

A

Communists and Republicans

50
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Who supported the left side?

A

Russia and U.S

51
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What did the right side stand for?

A

Fascist and nationalist.

52
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Who supported the right side?

A

Germany and Italy.

53
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What side wins at the end of the Spanish civil war?

A

The right wins.

54
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What were World War I combat styles?

A

Trenches, slow, and stalemate.

55
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What were World War II combat styles?

A

Lighting strikes.

56
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What were the 4 Blitzkreigs?

A
  1. Planes and bombers
    2.Artillery/cannons
  2. Tanks
    4.Troops

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