Unit 5 Study Guide Flashcards
MAINS causes of WWI
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Spark
Eastern Front
Germany and Russia– ends b/c Russia has the Russian revolution
Western Front
Germany and France (Allies – Great Britain, US)
What led to the Russian Revolution?
Russia still had serfs that are now being sent to the front lines. They are looking for a change in government and more rights. They will turn to VI Lenin and communism.
Why did the United States’ intervention in World War I deem detrimental to the Central Powers?
Turned the tide for the Allies, since Russia had pulled out of the war due to their internal issues.
What caused the United States to enter WWI?
Sinking of the Lusitania and Zimmerman Telegram
The Paris Peace Conference was held by the “Big Three,” including…
Britain, France and the US.
At the Paris Peace Conference, President Wilson prepared a peace plan that became known as ______which established the idea of the League of Nations
Wilson’s 14 Points
How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany? How did Germany handle the large amounts of reparations it had to pay?
Had to accept responsibility of war damage, pay 132 billion marks, give up most territories and colonies and limit the military. Not able to pay reparations bc of their damaged industry and post war economy
The United States refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles because Senators in the United States believed it would lead to…
another war
5 of the causes of the Great Depression
- Wealth was not evenly divided among Americans
- Overproduction
- People were buying on credit or margin
- Declining exports
- Weak International economy - WWI debts cycles led to global economic depression
Causes of World War II
Treaty of Versailles - The terms punish Germany. Caused the economy to collapse — made people feel like Hitler was the only answer
Nationalism - Germany/Italism Pride – they wanted to grow their nations, eliminated the shame of WWI
Appeasement
Giving in to the aggressors in hopes that he will back away
who was Appeasement used by? How was it used to their advantage?
Used with Germany but GB in hopes that Hitler would stop – it only ends when the Germans invade Poland
The Non-Aggression Pact (between Hitler and Stalin) was signed with the goal of what?
For Germany to not have to fight on two fonts would only need to fight on the French Front (for now)
What are some characteristics of a TOTALITARIAN Dictator?
One party state, over centralized gov
Why did totalitarian governments rise in Germany, Italy and Spain following World War I and the Great Depression?
The Treaty of Versailles created a sense of economic stability which provided leaders to install hope and pride in their country
Stalin established a Communist state when be instituted his Five-Year Plans, which included…
rapid industrialization and agriculture
Part of Stalin’s plan was the “collectivize” agriculture, meaning…
state ownership of farms and redistribution of food
How did Stalin establish fear in the Soviet Union (specifically to those who went against his government)?
Threat of death or Siberia
Mussolini’s goal was the build up Italy to the height of the _____. He accomplished this by first imperializing and expanding into _______, specifically _______.
Roman Empire
Africa
Ethiopia
Why did so many poor individuals turn to the Nazi’s following the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
Hitler gave them hope for a better future. Better economy and job opportunity
Genocide
The intentional mass killing of one targeted group of people
How did the Nazi’s carry out their “Final Solution” plan to exterminate all of Europe’s Jews?
kill them
