LSC 1/27/25

What was one of the main goals of Joseph Stalin's plan when he came to power in 1928?

• To increase personal freedoms

• To increase industry and control farming

• To promote international trade

• To establish a democratic government

How did Stalin's government respond to farmers who resisted joining collective farms?

• By rewarding them with more land

• By allowing them to keep their farms

• By responding harshly, causing widespread hunger

• By reducing their taxes

What was a significant consequence of Stalin's purges between 1936 and 1938?

• Increased agricultural production

• A climate of fear that helped him maintain control

• Improved relations with other countries

• Economic prosperity

What type of government did Benito Mussolini establish in Italy?

• A democratic republic

• A communist state

• A fascist state

• A monarchy

What was one of the reasons Italians turned to Mussolini after World War I?

• He promised to make Italy a democracy

• He promised to make Italy strong again

• He promised to reduce taxes

• He promised to increase personal freedoms

What was the purpose of the sanctions imposed on Italy by the League of Nations?

• To encourage Italy to expand its territory

• To pressure Italy to withdraw its troops from Ethiopia

• To support Italy's economic growth

• To help Italy improve its military

What was a major issue faced by the Weimar Republic in Germany?

• Lack of a constitution

• Harsh penalties from the Treaty of Versailles

• Strong and stable leadership

• Economic prosperity

How did Adolf Hitler gain support in Germany?

• By promoting international peace

• By criticizing the Weimar Republic and promising to fix Germany’s problems

• By advocating for increased personal freedoms

• By supporting the Treaty of Versailles

What was one of Hitler's actions after becoming Chancellor of Germany?

• He expanded Germany’s territory

• He reduced military spending

• He promoted democracy

• He increased personal freedoms

Who led the Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War?

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Francisco Franco

• Adolf Hitler