World War 2

What was a key cause for the rise of fascism in nations such as Italy and Germany?

• collectivization

• economic hardship

• genocide

• secret treaties

Which action is most closely associated with TOTALitarian governments?

• allowing public discussion of issues and

• accepting criticism and permitting dissent

• engaging in censorship and propaganda

• having open and transparent elections with

Answer explanation

Engaging in censorship and propaganda is most closely associated with TOTALitarian governments as they aim to control information and manipulate public opinion.

Which type of government is characterized by extreme nationalism, censorship, militarism, and dictatorship?

• fascist

• direct democracy

• constitutional confederation

• parliamentary democracy

Neville Chamberlain visited Munich in 1938 to negotiate the fate of Sudetenland. Which policy is most closely associated with Chamberlain’s action?

• appeasement

• nonalignment

• reparations

• colonialism

The term TOTALitarianism can best be defined as the

• belief that change and progress are beneficial

• practice of using faith and religious doctrine to maintain followers

• idea that all aspects of life are controlled by the state (government)

• method for privatizing industry and property

Why is D-Day (June 6, 1944) considered a turning point in World War II?

• The landing of Allied troops forced Germany to fight on the western front, a two-front war.

• A string of Russian victories led to their control over eastern Europe.

• The death of Hitler left Germany without clear military leadership.

• Dropping the first nuclear bomb quickly led to Japan’s surrender.

Adolf Hitler justified his takeover of eastern territory by stating that Germany needed to .

• (1) gain more living space for German people

• (2) reestablish its Asian colonies

• (3) give its navy access to Caspian seaports

• (4) enforce established peace agreements

The military conflicts of World War II ended in August 1945 when

• (1) the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki prompted Japan’s unconditional surrender

• (2) Allied armies captured Berlin and divided Germany

• (3) Germany and Japan negotiated a settlement for “peace without victory”

• (4) the International Military Tribunal for the Far East began hearing testimony in Tokyo

What was a key cause for the rise of fascism in nations such as Italy and Germany?

• collectivization

• economic hardship

• genocide

• secret treaties

What event caused the USA to become involved in the war?

• Bombing of Hiroshima

• Pearl Harbor

• Bombing of Nagasaki

• Invasion of Poland