WW1 and WW2 Flashcards
A mass political movement that emphasizes extreme nationalism, militarism, and the supremacy of the nation over the individual.
Fascism
What were the causes of WW2?
Treaty of Versailles, The Great Depression/Hyperinflation, Appeasement, increased militarism in Japan, the failures of the League of Nations, the rise of Hitler, the non aggression pact between Hitler and Stalin, the invasion of Poland in 1939.
What were the causes of WW1?
MANIA: Militarism, Nationalism, Allies, Imperialism and the Assassination of The Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
The name of The German Parliament from 1933-1935
Reichstag
Blitzkrieg
Lightening War
Who was Neville Chamberlain
The Prime Minister of the UK responsible for Appeasement policies from 1937-1940
Italian Fascist Dictator from 1925-1943
Mussolini
Year WW2 began
1939
The years WW1 occured
1914-1918
What was the purpose of The League of Nations?
To prevent future wars through international cooperation, collective security, and peaceful dispute resolution
The name of a system where states agree that an attack on one is an attack on all, leading to a collective response to threats by all members, aiming to prevent or stop wars through multilateral action
Collective security
What was the soviet non aggression pact?
A pact between Hitler and Stalin not to attack each other in the event of war. It was signed 1939. It paved the way for Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union to invade and occupy Poland that September.
Why did Hitler break the non aggression agreement with the Soviet Union?
Hitler viewed the pact as a temporary maneuver to allow Germany to focus on conquering Western Europe and Poland without facing a two-front war with the Soviet Union.
Hitler’s ultimate goal was to expand German territory (“Lebensraum”) eastward into the Soviet Union.
The name of the democratic government established in Germany after World War I, lasting from 1919 to 1933
Weimar Republic
Nationalism can be a ______________ and _______________ force.
Unifying and dividing.
“The women of Germany must be the most important helpers in our struggle. Women must be the protectors of our race and the mothers of our future soldiers. Their role is to support the men, raise strong children, and uphold the traditions of the German family.”
—Gertrud Scholtz-Klink, Reich Women’s Leader, 1936
Question:
Based on the excerpt, which Nazi policy regarding women is best supported?
A) Women were encouraged to join the military and fight alongside men.
B) Women were expected to focus on motherhood and traditional family roles.
C) Women were given equal opportunities in the workforce and government.
D) Women were encouraged to lead political movements and advocate for social change.
B) Women were expected to focus on motherhood and traditional family roles.
Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a turning point in World War II?
A) It marked the first major defeat of the German army in the war
B) It resulted in the complete destruction of the Soviet Union
C) It forced Britain and the U.S. to invade the Eastern Front
D) It allowed Germany to gain control of vital oil reserves
A) It marked the first major defeat of the German army in the war.
What was the immediate result of the invasion of Poland?
A) The Soviet Union declared war on Germany
B) The United States joined World War II
C) Britain and France declared war on Germany
D) The League of Nations successfully intervened
Answer: C) Britain and France declared war on Germany
The Schlieffen Plan
Source: (Excerpt from German military documents, 1914)
“The strategy involves a rapid advance through Belgium to knock France out of the war before turning to fight Russia on the Eastern Front.”
Question:
What was the primary goal of the Schlieffen Plan?
A) To invade and conquer Britain by sea
B) To avoid a two-front war by quickly defeating France and then Russia
C) To create a defensive position along the Maginot Line
D) To secure resources from neutral countries in Europe
B) To avoid a two-front war by quickly defeating France and then Russia
Source: (Excerpt from the memoirs of a World War I soldier)
“We spent days in mud-filled trenches, with constant shellfire overhead. The air was thick with the smell of decay and gunpowder, and we had little food or rest.”
Question:
What was one of the main characteristics of trench warfare during World War I?
A) High mobility and rapid advances of troops
B) The use of advanced tanks and airplanes in battles
C) Stalemates with soldiers confined to static positions for long periods
D) Frequent large-scale naval battles
Answer: C) Stalemates with soldiers confined to static positions for long periods
A series of trials conducted by the Allies against key Nazi leaders and officials for crimes committed during World War II,
Nuremburg Trials
