WW2 Flashcards
Which two nations were turning to territorial expansion after World War I and what treaty were they breaking?
Italy and Japan
Why did Japan invade Manchuria?
Being an island nation and lacking in raw materials, Japan created a crisis in Manchuria as an excuse to invade China’s northern territory for its resources
Why did Mussolini invade Abyssinia?
Mussolini wanted to distract his people with his overseas success and sought to build a new Italian Empire like the ancient Roman Empire
Who was Haile Selassie?
Emperor of Abyssinia
What was section 231 of the Treaty of Versailles? Why was this section such a problem?
Section 231 of the Versailles Treaty known as the ‘War Guilt’ clause forced Germany to accept full blame for the war.
Many Germans did not want the treaty signed but there was no choice as Germany was incapable of restarting the war
Germans felt betrayed by their new government
Instead of bringing peace to the world, Versailles just planted seeds of anger and conflict
Why did Britain and France declare war? When did they declare war?
Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand declare war on Germany and its allies in response to Nazi Germanys invasion of Poland 2 days after, in 1939.
When did Canada declare war? Why is this important?
September 10, 1939: Canada declares war on Germany - the first and only time Canada has declared war on another country on its own.
what is dachau?
dachau concentration camp
what was the Munich conference
Conference held in Munich where the leaders of Great Britain, France, and Italy agreed to allow Germany to annex certain areas of Czechoslovakia.
Did hitler fight in WW1? Where?
Hitler served first as an infantryman and then as a private in the 16th Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment
What is the name of Hitler’s autobiography? What does it mean in English?
Mein Kampf
“My Struggle”
Did Hitler legitimately gain power?
Yes
Mussolini is called “Il Duce”, what does this mean?
The leader
Did Mussolini fight in WWI?
Yes, he joined the Italian army
How did Hitler and Mussolini die?
Hitler committed suicide
Mussolini was executed by the firing squad
