World War II Assessment

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In 1923, Adolf Hitler, the future leader of Nazi Germany declared: "The day must come when a German government shall summon up the courage to declare to the foreign powers: 'The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.' We fulfill nothing more. Do what you will! If you want a battle, look for it!" This excerpt would help support which idea?

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Hitler used German resentment toward the Treaty of Versailles to gain power

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Which event brought the United States into World War II? Options: The D-Day invasion of Normandy, Germany’s invasion of Poland, Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor, Nazi Germany’s treatment of the Jewish people

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Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor

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Which factor contributed most to the rise of totalitarian governments in Europe before World War II? Options: expanding democratic reforms, worsening economic conditions, improved educational systems, increasing political stability

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worsening economic conditions

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One reason that Britain and France agreed to appease Hitler at the Munich Conference was to

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prevent the start of another world war

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The situation described in this passage was the direct result of which World War II event?

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Atomic bombing of Hiroshima

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What was the purpose of the Reich Citizenship Law and Decree?

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put racist ideas into public policy

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Based on the events listed below, which was the last to occur and bring the end of World War II?
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German invasion of Poland
Russian defense of Stalingrad
United States bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Japanese invasion of Manchuria

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United States bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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In the 30 years after World War II, which area was most influenced by the Soviet Union? Southeast Asia, North Africa, Eastern Europe, Central America

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Eastern Europe

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What was the most commonly used defense cited by most Nazis tried at Nuremberg after World War II?

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Following orders given by their superiors

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How did the heavy casualties suffered by Britain and France during WWI affect their actions prior to World War II?

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They were unwilling to take action that might start another war by using appeasement.