Fun Facts
what country had a bear serving in their military?
Poland
Who was the dictator of Germany that called for WW2?
Adolf Hitler.
Who was the main country involved?
Germany
What cause was the most avoidable?
The Treaty of Versailles
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
It was a document that ended WW1.
what percentage of males born in the Soviet Union in 1923 survived the war?
20%
Why did Germany want to ethnic cleanse the Jewish people?
Germany wanted racial purity.
Who were the axises?
Germany, Japan, and Italy.
What caused Hitler to become popular in Germany, and led to his dictatorship?
His promises for a new Germany, and stable economy/military.
Who did Germany blame for the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles.
The Jewish people.
True or False? Adolf Hitler’s nephew, William Hitler, served in the US Navy during World War I.
False, He served in World War II.
Who won WW2?
The allies.
Who were the allies?
France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, China.
What were the 3 main causes for the conflict?
German Nationalism, the Alliance System, and the Treaty of Versailles.
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
June 28, 1919
What were the Japanese working on during WWII to help them.
A "Death Ray" which would kill people in a certain mile range by an electric shock
Name 3 countries that remained neutral in WW2.
Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, or Ireland.
Who was the last country to surrender during WWII?
Japan, was the last country to surrender bringing WWII to an end.
What caused the axises and the allies to form?
Differing beliefs of racial purity.
What three world powers were in favor of the Treaty of Versailles?
US, France, and Britain
What was the original meaning of the swastika?
conducive to well being/success or auspicious
What was the Nazis nationalistic beliefs of Germany?
"The Nazis also believed that Germans were a master race, superior to all others, and that the superior race had a right to attack, conquer, and enslave weaker ones."
How did the allies and axises contribute to the war?
They kept the war instead of negotiating because each country wanted to gain more power.
What terms in the Treaty of Versailles caused German nationalism?
Germany being placed under economic and military punishment and forced to pay back war debts.
Why did the Treaty of Versailles set the stage for WW2?
It upset the Germans, which made them power-hungry.