What is the Zimmerman Telegram?

A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the United States.

What are the five parts of the Treaty of Versailles?

War Guilt Clause, Reparations, Disarmament, Territorial Losses, League of Nations.

What long-term effect did the harsh conditions of the Treaty of Versailles have?

It contributed to the rise of extremism and World War II.

Use the maps below to explain one way the Treaty of Versailles changed Europe.

It created new countries in Eastern Europe.

The 1920s are referred to as the “Roaring 20s” because:

it was a period of economic prosperity, cultural change, and lively social life.

The rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Spain in the 1920s and 1930s was primarily due to: Economic instability and dissatisfaction after World War I, Strong democratic traditions, Abundance of resources and wealth, Peaceful international relations

Economic instability and dissatisfaction after World War I

Which of the following are causes of the Great Depression? Overproduction, stock market speculation, and bank failures; Industrial revolution, World War II, and technological advances; Discovery of gold, rise of communism, and space exploration; Civil rights movement, prohibition, and jazz age

Overproduction, stock market speculation, and bank failures

a type of tax imposed on imports or exports

The goal of Stalin’s Five-Year Plan was to:

rapidly industrialize the Soviet Union

What was the result of Stalin’s forced collectivization policy between 1928–1940?

It resulted in widespread famine and millions of deaths.

Fascism is defined as:

A political ideology characterized by dictatorial power and suppression of opposition

Appeasement is defined as:

A policy of making concessions to avoid conflict

An example of appeasement is: Britain allowing Germany to annex the Sudetenland in 1938

Britain allowing Germany to annex the Sudetenland in 1938

The Nazi Party rose to power in Germany in the 1930s mainly because of: Economic instability and social unrest

Economic instability and social unrest

Totalitarianism is defined as:

A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

The Nazi–Soviet Pact was:

An agreement of non-aggression between Germany and the Soviet Union.

Blitzkrieg is defined as:

A rapid, intense military attack

After France was defeated, how did the Germans control France?

By establishing the Vichy government and occupying northern France

The Lend–Lease Act is:

A U.S. program to provide military aid to allies during World War II

How is the Lend–Lease Act different from the Cash and Carry plan?

The Lend–Lease Act allowed the U.S. to supply allies with goods on credit, while the Cash and Carry plan required payment in cash.

Colonies participated in WWII by:

Providing troops and resources to the colonial powers

What is the goal of the Nuremberg Laws?

To restrict the rights of Jews in Germany

The 'Final Solution' refers to:

The Nazi plan to exterminate the Jews

The difference between a concentration camp and an extermination camp is:

Concentration camps were primarily for detention and forced labor, while extermination camps were designed for mass murder.

The United States gave this reason for dropping the atomic bombs on Japan:

To end the war quickly and save lives

Three examples of war crimes committed by the Japanese during WWII are: Nanjing Massacre, Bataan Death March, Unit 731 human experimentation

Nanjing Massacre, Bataan Death March, Unit 731 human experimentation

Nazi Germany lost WWII mainly due to which two reasons? Superior Allied resources and military mistakes by Germany, Lack of propaganda and weak leadership, Support from neutral countries and economic stability, Early surrender and strong alliances

Superior Allied resources and military mistakes by Germany

What was the major concern at the Yalta Conference?

Division of Germany after World War II

What decision was made at the Yalta Conference?

The division of Germany into occupation zones

What happened to Japan after World War II?

Japan became a democracy and was occupied by Allied forces.

What is significant about the Nuremberg and Tokyo Trials?

They marked the first time international tribunals prosecuted war crimes.

Unit 5: Global Conflict Study Guide - World War I Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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List the four long-term causes of World War I: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

Back

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the immediate cause that started World War I?

Back

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was an effect of trench warfare?

Back

Stalemate and high casualties.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List five examples of new technology that existed during WWI.

Back

Machine guns, tanks, airplanes, poison gas, submarines.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was the League of Nations an ineffective peacekeeping organization?

Back

It lacked enforcement power and the United States did not join.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did World War I cause the Russian Revolution?

Back

Economic hardship and military failures led to unrest and revolution in Russia.

7.

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Front

What was the result of the October Revolution in Russia?

Back

The Bolsheviks took control and established a communist government.

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