Out of losing countries of World War I, which was treated most severly? Why?
Germany. They lost the most land.
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What was the appeasement?
Meeting Germany's demands in order to avoid war. Included the Munich agreement (stated Germany would eventually gain complete control of Sudetenland); Hitler promised to stop seeking more territory
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Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese wanted to conquer the Dutch East Indies, which was a source of oil, and other Asian territories.
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What allowed the United States to lend weapons to allies?
The Lend-Lease Act
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What happened when Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany?
Hitler had overthrown the Constitution and took full control of the government.
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What went wrong when Hitler wanted to take over Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia?
Czechoslovakia did not want to given up territory; France and the Soviet Union pledged their support if Germany attacked.
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Why did Hitler invade the Soviet Union?
Hitler wanted the Soviet Union's wheat and oil feilds to help sustain his military.
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Who came to power in Italy and began a political movement known as facism?
Benito Mussolini. Facism advocated a strong nationalistic dictatorship.
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What brought dictators to power?
Countries were looking for a way to avoid financial ruin caused by World War I, The Great Depression, and mass unemployment.
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Explain how dictators' actions threatened peace.
Dictators invaded other major countries like Austria and Czechoslovakia.
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Describe the events that led to World War II.
Germany invaded Poland on September 1st, 1939. Britain and France declared was on Germany two days later.