WWI
When did the First World War begin?
1914.
When did the Second World War begin?
September 1, 1939
Peace agreement that ended WWI
The Treaty of Versailles
What was decided about Germany and Berlin?
They would be split into 4 zones or 'Spheres of Influence' after the war.
Who did Hitler target during the holocaust?
Jewish People.
What was Canada's status during the First World War?
A dominion of the British Empire.
What was the immediate cause of the Second World War?
Germany's invasion of Poland.
Who were the three most powerful countries at the Paris Peace Conference?
Great Britain, France, and the United States.
What new weapon did America have in 1945?
The atomic bomb.
Who were the other victims of the Holocaust?
Gypsies, homosexuals, mentally ill
How long did the First World War last?
Four Years.
What is the estimated number of casualties of the Second World War?
60 to 80 Million People
Who were the three most important politicians at the conference?
David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, and Woodrow Wilson.
What did Stalin promise to do in Eastern Europe?
Hold free elections.
What were some of the rights that Jews were stripped of?
German citizenship, jobs, education, and the ability to marry Aryans.
What countries formed the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (initially neutral)
Which countries declared war on Germany after the invasion of Poland?
Great Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa
Why did Clemenceau want Germany to be smashed?
He did not want Germany to reinvade France.
Who were the three war leaders at Yalta?
Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin.
What are the stages of isolation?
1. Propaganda, 2. Stripping of Rights, 3. Segregation, 4. Concentration Camps, 5. Extermination Camps.
What was the immediate cause of the First World War?
Shooting in Bosnia of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Did Lloyd George agree with Wilson or Clemenceau?
He personally agreed with Wilson but knew the British public agreed with Clemenceau.
Why were the victors from World War One not charitable to the defeated nations?
Germany was held responsible for the war and its consequences.
Who became American president after Roosevelt's death?
Harry Truman.
What were some of the physical markers that Jews were forced to carry?
ID cards, passports stamped with a "J", and the Yellow "Star of David" armband.