Causes of WWII
This country was forced to accept full blame for World War I under the Treaty of Versailles
What is Germany?
This ideology promotes strong nationalism, authoritarian rule, and often racism; it was the basis of Hitler’s rule.
What is fascism?
The bombings helped bring an end to World War II in this region.
What is the Pacific?
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked this American naval base, bringing the USA into the war
What is Pearl Harbor?
The nickname for British people who migrated to Australia under a government scheme after WWII.
What are the Ten Pound Poms?
Under the Treaty, Germany had to pay these to the Allied powers.
What are reparations?
After WWII, Australia feared invasion from this nearby region, contributing to the "Populate or Perish" policy.
What is Asia?
This global organisation was formed in 1945 to prevent future wars
What is the United Nations?
This decisive 1942 battle turned the tide of the war in the Pacific against Japan
What is the Battle of Midway?
Migrants from Asia were often excluded using this difficult language test.
What is the dictation test?
Britain and France followed this policy to avoid war, allowing Hitler to take more land
What is appeasement?
This ideology supports a classless society where all property is publicly owned.
What is communism?
The first city targeted with an atomic bomb had this military significance.
What is it was a major military headquarters and supply hub (Hiroshima)?
This city in northern Australia was bombed by Japanese aircraft in February 1942
What is Darwin?
He was Australia’s first Minister for Immigration and created major post-war migration programs.
Who is Arthur Calwell?
Many dictators came to power due to this global economic crisis in the 1930s.
What is the Great Depression?
This belief involves intense pride in one’s nation and can lead to hostility toward others.
What is nationalism?
This political ideology, promoted by Hitler, combined extreme nationalism, racism (especially antisemitism), anti-communism, and authoritarian rule under a single leader.
What is Nazism?
In 1942, Japanese forces captured this important British colony, defeating Allied troops.
What is Singapore?
This immigration policy, introduced in 1901 ending in 1958, aimed to exclude non-European people from migrating to Australia.
What is the White Australia Policy?
WWII began in 1939 when Germany invaded this country.
What is Poland?
Fascism and communism are both considered this type of system, where the government controls many aspects of life.
What is totalitarianism?
This Japanese leader announced Japan’s surrender following the bombings.
Who is Emperor Hirohito?
This Asian country captured Singapore from British control.
What is Japan?
This immigration minister was one of the main architects of "Populate or Perish."
Who is Arthur Calwell?