Events Leading to WWII TPT Reading

Match the following

• Hitler became this of Germany in 1933

• Nazi Party

• The Nationalist Socialist German Workers Party

• Soviet Union

• It shocked the world when Germany created a pact with this nation

• Chancellor

• The Anti-Comintern Pact was signed against this

• Communism

Match the following

• Japan invaded this nation to get more resources

• Axis Powers

• Political ideology of Italy prior to World War II

• Czechoslovakia

• This country was annexed by Germany in 1939

• Fascist

• Alliance among Italy, Germany, and Japan

• China

Which of the following was a commonality between Germany and Japan?

• Both felt left out during the Age of Imperialism.

• Both hated the Chinese.

• Both resented the Treaty of Versailles.

• Both hated the Italians.

How did many Austrians feel about Hitler’s annexation?

• Resentful

• Excited

• Resentful

• Indifferent

Which of the following is NOT true about the Munich Agreement?

• It was signed by France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Nazi Germany.

• It was a way of appeasing Germany so a war would not start.

• Hitler was allowed to take the Sudetenland for Germany.

• Hitler kept his word and never annexed the rest of Czechoslovakia.

Which best completes the analogy? Hitler : Germany :: Stalin : _________________

• Soviet Union

• Russia

• Japan

• Great Britain

Which of the following was NOT true about Hitler?

• He became popular due to German frustration with economic conditions.

• He was elected to President of Germany in 1933.

• He formed an alliance with Mussolini-led Italy

• He was a charismatic speaker who gained supporters easily.

Which of the following events did NOT show the strength Hitler gained prior to World War II?

• Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany

• The Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty was signed linking Italy and Germany

• Japan invaded China seeking more natural resources.

• Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland.

Which of the following best describes the text structure of the selection?

• Description

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Which of the following best describes the text structure of the selection?

• Description

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast