Vocabulary
Printing so much money that it loses nearly all value.
Hyperinflation
Why did Japanese leadership feel like they had to take respect by force?
They were not treated as equals at the Treaty of Versailles
What were three reasons for Germany, Italy, and Japan forming the Axis Powers?
They are opposed to democracy
They are opposed to communism
They want to expand their borders using military force
Who did Hitler sign the Nonaggression Pact with?
Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union
What law did Congress pass to keep the U.S. out of war?
The Neutrality Act
A refusal to buy or sell goods to another country.
Embargo
What are the two principles of Benito Mussolini's fascist state?
The Italian nation is superior.
The government should be involved in all aspects of life.
Which Axis leader did not have any real power, instead allowing the military to run the country?
Emperor Hirohito
When did Hitler invade Poland?
September 1, 1939
What law allowed the Allied Powers to buy weapons from the U.S.?
Cash and Carry
Giving an aggressor what they want to stop them.
Appeasement
What did Hitler do to Jewish people in Germany after coming to power?
He took away their rights and citizenship
What country did Hitler annex into Germany?
Austria
What tactic did the Germans use to quickly defeat their opponents?
Blitzkrieg
How did Lend-Lease allow the U.S. to help the Allies while remaining neutral?
Weapons and equipment could be loaned out, without having to receive payment first.
Putting the blame for problems on people or things outside its control.
Scapegoat
How does Hitler get elected to power in Germany?
He scapegoats Jewish people for Germany's problems.
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What was agreed to at the Munich conference?
That Hitler could take the Sudetenland, but nothing more.
Which Allied leader refused to surrender to Hitler, hoping the U.S would get involved soon?
Winston Churchill
What was the American public's view about joining the war?
They wanted to avoid war.
A philosophy that glorifies the state above the individual by emphasizing the need for a strong government led by a dictator.
Fascism
What issues made Germany unstable after World War I?
Germany had a series of economic issues, democracy didn't seem to work, and Germany felt humiliated by the Treaty of Versailles.
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What is Chamberlain’s reason for appeasing Hitler?
He wants to avoid war.
If war cannot be avoided, he wants to buy time.
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Which of the following are true statements regarding Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union? Select THREE correct answers
The Russians were completely unprepared
Stalin refused to surrender
The Germans came within miles of capturing the Russian capital
The American people supported isolationism at the start of World War 2, how was President Roosevelt able to use communication to convince the American people to shift away from isolationism? What was Roosevelt’s argument for American involvement?
Answers will vary. Use the evidence to justify your conclusions.
Roosevelt is in favor of America getting involved. He is aware of how dangerous Hitler was.