Social Studies High School Final :'(

Question 1

What was the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?

Answer 1

(August 23, 1939) nonaggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union that was concluded only a few days before the beginning of World War II and which divided eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence.

Question 2

When was WWII?

Answer 2

September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945

Question 3

Why did Hitler decide to invade the Soviet Union?

Answer 3

1) Oil
2) Overconfidence
3) “The Final Solution”
(Russia had groups that Nazis hated)

Question 4

When are the debated “starts” of WWII?

Answer 4

1931, 1937, and 1939

Question 5

What is Autarky?

Answer 5

a government of self sufficiency

Question 6

What is Autarchy?

Answer 6

rugged individualism; rule of self as an individual

Question 7

What is Autocracy?

Answer 7

one person rules all, but not because of “divine blood”

Question 8

Why did Fascism and Communism seem like a good deal to some people?

Answer 8

1) Both Pointed to a “brighter, more dignified future”
2) Both had policies that said, “we help ourselves, not others”
3) Both had strong governments that controlled rather than disguised

Question 9

What was the problem with Autarchic Nations?

Answer 9

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