Term 1 WW2 Flashcards
Who proposed the 14 Points?
Woodrow Wilson
T or F: The 14 points wanted no more secret Treaties.
True
T or F: The 14 points wanted freedom in seas?
True
T or F: The 14 points wanted restricted trade.
False
T or F: The 14 points wanted all countries to increase military spending.
False
T or F: The 14 points wanted colonies to govern themselves.
True
T or F: The 14 points wanted German troops to move out of Russia.
True
T or F: The 14 points wanted Belgium to remain under German rule.
False
T or F: The 14 points wanted France to lose Alsace Lorraine.
False
T or F: The 14 points wanted the border between Austria and Germany to change.
False
T or F: The 14 points wanted Poland to become independant.
True
T or F: The 14 points didn’t want a League of Nations
False
Whose the big three
France, Britain, America
Which of the Big Three pushed for harsh punishments?
France - Clemceau
What did Article 231 dictate.
That Germany would take full responsibility for war.
What was Article 231 called?
War Guilt Cause
How much did Germany have to pay in reparations after WW1?
6.6 Million local currency.
How much land did Germany have to hand over after WW1?
70,000m Square
Did Germany have to demilitarize?
Yes
What does GARGLE stand for?
G:Guilt for WW1
A:Army - no more than 100,000 men, limited navy
R: Reparations - 6.6Million in instalments
G:Germany lost land
L:League of Nations set up.
E: Extra points - doesn’t matter
Which country is the Weimar Republic from?
Germany
Why did Weimar Republic fail?
Hyperinflation, Failed democracy, unemployment, propaganda
Why did the rich in Germany not support the Weimar Republic?
Limited their control, new unstable government, made them poorer.
Why did the wealthy support Nazis?
They were scared of communism undermining their success.
Why did the middle-class support the Nazis?
Democracy had caused them to lose economic stability and wanted a strong stable government.
Why did Nationalists enjoy Nazis?
Same beliefs and Nazis were undermining the Treaty of Versailles.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
The Final Treaty at the end of WW1, mostly punishing Germany.
T or F: Hitler used SA soldiers to protect his political rivals.
False
T or F: Hitler lost the 1932 election to Hindenburg.
True
T or F: Hitler encouraged a prominent Nazi leader become Vice Chancellor.
False
Why did Hitler get appointed to Chancellor?
Hindenburg believed Hitler’s political prowess and rallying powers would be beneficial to his reign.
T or F: Hitler used his SA soldiers to take out political rivals.
True
How did the Reichstag fire cause Nazis to rise in popularity?
Nazis blamed the fire on Jews and Communists, allowing Nazis to rise to the most powerful party.
How did the Reichstag fire allow Hitler to imprison political rivals?
Hitler passed an emergency law out of ‘concern’, restricting personal liberty and rights.
When did Hitler cause Germany to become a one-state nation?
July 1933
Why did Hitler kill many SA soldiers?
They wanted to take over the army, but this would lose Hitler control over the army and business men.
When did Hitler become President, Chancellor, and Head of the Army?
August 1934
T or F: In late 1934, members of armed forces had to swear an oath to Hitler, not Germany?
True
When did Hitler regain control of the Saarland?
January 1935
How did Hitler regain control of the Saarland?
They voted to rejoin - able to happen through propaganda and coercion.
When did Hitler remilitarize the Rhineland?
March 1936
When did the Anschluss happen?
March 1938
What is the Anschluss?
Austria becoming part of Germany.
Were Germany and Soviet Union at war or allies?
Neither, they had a non-aggression pact.
What was the British foreign policy?
Appeasement
Why was Appeasement dangerous?
Every time Hitler broke the Treaty of Versailles, he would grow in confidence causing him to cause more damage.
Why did Britain and France have the policy of Appeasement?
- They believed it would save them from war
- Neither Nation could afford another war.
- Many people believed the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh
When did Japan get involved in WW2?
1941
What did Japan do to get involved in WW2?
Bombing Pearl Harbour
Why did Japan get involved in WW2?
- They signed a military alliance with Germany and Italy
- They wanted to gain territories in the Pacific
Why did Japan bomb Pearl Harbour?
So USA couldn’t interfere with them in the Pacific. This would allow them to gain more territories and have a one up in the war against China
What was Japan’s idea behind bombing Pearl Harbour?
They would disable the US Navy and the US would not be bothered responding.
T or F: Japan bombing Pearl Harbour caused US to enter WW2?
True
What was the Kokoda Campaign?
A campaign to protect Papua New Guinea from Japan invasion.
Why was the Kokoda base important?
Because it was the main airfield on the Kokoda Trail - easy access to supplies and info
T or F: Australian’s believed Kokoda was useless?
False, people feared Japan would invade Australia next
Which 2 countries were very aggressive during WW2?
Germany and Japan
Could Hitler stop in 1936? (Not cause war)
He could of, but his drive for a greater Germany pushed him to war.
T or F: WW2 made propaganda a popular method for indoctrination?
True
What techniques did Propaganda use?
Images, Nationalistic features, specific colours, emotive words, popular figures
In what year did Jewish businesses become boycotted?
1933
When were the Nuremburg laws implemented?
1935
What are the Nuremburg laws?
A set of laws limiting Jewish rights
When were Jewish kids not able to be educated?
1938
When was Kristallnacht?
1938
What is Kristallnacht?
The night Jewish homes and businesses were burned by German citizens.
When were ghettos implemented?
1939
T or F: 1930s Germany was the first place to blame Jews?
False
When was the first time Jews were blamed for something they didn’t do?
1400s plague
T or F: Jews married other Jews?
True
T or F: Jews welcomed others into their shops.
False
When were Jews forced to wear the Star of David?
November 1939
What is the star the Jews had to wear called?
Star of David
T or F: Nazis only persecuted Jews?
False
Which groups did the Nazis persecute?
Jews, Gypsies, People of Colour, Mentally ill people, disabled people, homosexuals, prostitutes, alcoholics, pacifists, criminals
What is the decision to kill all Jews called?
Final Solution
Why did Nazis start gassing Jews instead of shooting them?
Too stressful for the soldiers and not efficient enough
T or F: All Jews were killed by gas?
False
Which ways were Jews killed?
Gassed, Gunned, Medical experiments
What 2 bombs were dropped on Japan?
Small boy and Fat Man
What is Operation Downfall?
The plan to invade Japan
What are the 4 reasons the US thought atomic bombs were the answer?
- To end the war quickly, keeping Russia out of the war
2.To show Russians the power of US military - To test new technology
- To revenge Pearl Harbour
When was the Fat man and Small Boy dropped?
August 1945
How many people did the Little Boy kill?
78,000
How many people did the Fat Man Kill?
36,000
T or F: The US bombing Japan didn’t cause the end of WW2?
False
