World War Flashcards
Development and building up of weaponry, armies, and navies to compete with and intimidate other nations.
Militarism
Secret Treaties signed between countries to protect each country from the others. Each country vows to attack if its ally is attacked.
Alliances
The actions used by one nation to exercise political or
economic control over smaller or weaker nations.
Imperialism
Strong feeling of pride and loyalty for a country or culture
Nationalism
How did the Industrial Revolution play a role in World War I?
New machinery was
produced at a faster rate. This allowed for faster production of military equipment which led to Militarism in Europe.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
● Germany had to give up land.
● Germany had to reduce military
● Germany had to accept blame for the war.
● Germany had to pay money to other countries for damages during the war.
limited government
In a limited government, the power of the ruler/leader is limited
unlimited government
The ruler/leader has unlimited power in an unlimited government.
Describe Germany’s economy in the 1930s.
Germany was still paying for WWI. Their economy was suffering from the Great Depression
Two things helped lay the foundation for Adolf Hitler’s rise to power. What were they?
a. Treaty of Versailles
b. The Great Depression
What action marked the beginning of WWII?
Germany invaded Poland
What caused the U.S. to enter WWII in 1941?
Japan bombing Pearl Harbor
What was Hitler’s ‘Final Solution’?
Jews are systematically killed in camps in what is now called the Holocaust
Who were the Axis powers
Germany, Japan, Italy
who were the Allied powers
United Kingdom, France, Soviet Union, United States
Who were the Big Three?
United Kingdom, United States, and the U.S.S.R
What were the major goals of the Marshall Plan?
- Help Europe recover
- Encourage democracy
3 Oppose communism
What country was divided in half as a result of World War II?
Germany
Who occupied the East? Who occupied the West? (referring to the country
divided in half)
a. U.S.S.R. occupied East Germany
b. US/France/Britain occupied West Germany
who was Germany’s leader
Adolf hitler
who was USSR ruler
Joseph Stalin
Who was the united kingdoms leader
Winston Churchill
