Section 1
What was the Theory of relativity?
Albert Einsteins ideas about the interrelationships between time and space and between energy and matter
What was the Dawe's Plan?
The plan to give Germany a $200 million dollar loan to stabilize Germany
What is Fascism?
a form of complete nationalism, a military movement emphasized royalty to the state and obedience to its leader
Why was Japan so imperialistic?
They wanted to expand
Which leader wanted to have their country be like the "new Roman Empire"?
Mussolini
How were women's roles changed?
The right to vote and got new career options.
What were some causes of the Great Depression?
Overproduction, Stockmarket crash, inflation
What was Hitler's book?
What were some issues that doomed the League of Nations to failure?
Nobody could agree, they didn't listen to each other, and they voted against each other.
WHat did Hitler call the "perfect race"
Aryan
What were some new and cheaper ways to travel?
Automobiles became more affordable and airplanes became international travel.
What were the challenges that post-war Germany faced?
No military and they were losing all of their money
Explain how Mussolini and Hitler rose to power?
They both gained the support of the middle class & went to gain control of the government
What countries belong to the axis powers?
Germany, Italy, The Empire of Japan
Why did some countries fall to some of these dictators and some did not?
Some countries had a strong leader and economy
Why did countries struggle?
Political parties, no strong leadership, and voters were frustrated with a democratic government.
What was the New Deal?
Used public work projects to get people back to work
How did Mussolini gain the support of the Catholic Church?
He gave them land and money
What involvement did the US have in the world affairs at the time?
they were in isolationism
WHo was called the "ll duce" leader
Mussolini
What were some economic troubles caused by the war?
Inflation and money lost value.
What was the Treaty of Locarno?
Germany and France's peace treaty
What was the enabling act?
It suspended Germany's constitution
who led the Spanish military in a revolt against the democratic government of Spain?
Franco
How did Francisco Franco rise to power?
Franco rose to power during his countries civil war, without the back up of the democratic government, he had a bit of help from to soviet union, fascist Italy, and Germany. Franco’s crew won the war. Hitler was his main influence and help during his rise to power.