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Semester 2
Final Review
Extravaganza!!!
Provide 3 different ways that militarism led to
the outbreak & escalation of WWI
ANSWER:
a build-up of new weapons caused tension to rise between nations
(particularly Britain & Germany) and resulted in an arms race that
increased the likelihood of war
new weapons were developed that could really only be tested in the
field which caused some nations to want to go to war to essentially
play with their new “toys”
new weapons caused many to feel that their nation could not lose a
war so they supported going to ward
many nations were headed by military leaders who chose to solve
diplomatic problems with military force
WWI
What caused nationalism leading up to WWI?
ANSWER:
Typically racist propaganda trumpeted the cultural superiority of
nations over others
The development of new and powerful weapons caused many to
feel that they would easily defeat their enemies in any armed
conflict
The accumulation of colonial territories spurred on the economic
development of European powers. This empire building led to an
inflation of power in the eyes of many
Empire building was a result of many small battles which were often
easily won by European powers. This caused an inflation of power
in the eyes of many
WWI
Provide 2 ways that alliances caused WWI
ANSWER:
Alliances began being signed across Europe which forced others to
create other alliances to protect themselves – this created tension
Some alliances were signed in secret which created tension even
amongst nations who were allied with one another
Alliances caused nations to get involved in the conflicts of other
nations even though they had nothing to do with it
WWI
What is a stalemate?
ANSWER: Deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other
WWI
What role did ultimatums play in the war?
ANSWER: Due to the demands being unreasonable and ultimately
not agreed to, they resulted in many declarations of war
WWI
Why did the war last longer and be more
destructive than initially anticipated?
ANSWER:
Nationalism caused many to think it would end more quickly than
was reasonable
The combination of fighting in trenches and new weaponry, such as
the machine gun, created circumstances in which offensive
movement was met with devastating destruction. This prevented
offensive movement and caused many deaths
WWI
What is total war?
ANSWER: Channeling of a nations entire resources into the war
effort
WWI
What was the main reason that totalitarian
rulers were able to come into power in Europe
after WWI?
ANSWER: Many nations faced severe economic
and social hardships after the war which made the
people want new leadership to make changes and
bring back the glory of their nation
Interwar Years
Common ownership of property, state-run
means of production & classless society are
aspects of what type of government?
a. Fascism
b. Democracy
c. Monarchy
d. Communism
ANSWER: D
Interwar Years
Censorship mass arrests, and a secret police
force are most characteristic of
a. parliamentary democracies
b. republics
c. totalitarian regimes
d. constitutional monarchies
ANSWER: C
Interwar Years
When he came to power in Germany, what were Hitler's
main foreign policy aims?
a. To retake control of lands lost under the Treaty of
Versailles, to re-arm Germany, to unite all German
speakers in one Greater Germany expanding
eastwards to gain Lebensraum
b. To stay within the boundaries set at Versailles
c. To give-up further land to Poland
d. To create an alliance with Great Britain in order to
gain full control over the seas
ANSWER: A
Interwar Years
In order for an act to be considered genocide,
what components must be present?
ANSWER: There must be both mental (intent) & physical acts
(destruction) in order for something to be considered genocide.
Holocaust
Which of the following is an example of genocide?
a. The purposeful killing all women who live in a
particular city
b. All people from a diverse 5-square block are placed
into a ghetto in order to keep them from traveling to
the other side of town
c. The killing of all members of a small ethnic group are
killed after an explosion at a factory
d. Taking the children of all members of a small ethnic
group and separating them from their parents by
placing them into camps where they will be
reeducated
ANSWER: D
Holocaust
Explain the progression and speed of the 10
stages of genocide.
ANSWER: There is a slow progression of the stages. Typically
one minor stage happens (such as symbolization) that people
get used to, followed by more extreme stages (such as
dehumanization and persecution). There is almost always a
pause between stages which allows the victims to develop a
false sense of safety that “this is the worst it will get” and thus do
little to fight back.
Holocaust
What is appeasement?
ANSWER: Policy of giving in to an aggressor’s demands in order to
keep the peace
WWII
How did the League of Nations respond when
Italy invaded Ethiopia?
ANSWER: They did NOTHING (appeasement)
WWII
Was appeasement a success during WWII? Why
or why not?
ANSWER: NOT – giving in to Hitler’s demands only
made him more bold which meant that his actions
escalated until war had to be declared- it did not
successfully avoid conflict
WWII
The German Blitzkrieg referred to:
a. an elaborate series of concrete bunkers built on the
experiences of World War I
b. the Nazi plan for a "final solution" to the Jewish
question
c. the living space in the east that was necessary for
an expanding Germany
d. lightning war
ANSWER: D
WWII
What was the final battle in the war in Europe?
a. Battle of Stalingrad
b. Battle of Normandy
c. Battle of the Bulge
d. Battle of Britain
ANSWER: C
WWII
Which battle liberated France?
a. Battle of Stalingrad
b. Battle of Normandy
c. Battle of the Bulge
d. Battle of Britain
ANSWER: B
WWII
How can it be reasoned that the Treaty of
Versailles led to WWII?
ANSWER: The harsh conditions placed on many
nations, Germany in particular, led to harsh
economic conditions which in turn caused social
unrest. These unstable conditions allowed
dictators like Hitler and Mussolini to come to
power. These dictators led their countries to war.
WWII