World War II Causes
What was one major consequence of the Treaty of Versailles that contributed to the outbreak of World War II?
Harsh conditions imposed on Germany
What societal expectations limited the role of women before World War II?
Traditional Domestic roles
What city was the primary target of the atomic bomb named "Little Boy" during World War II?
Hiroshima
What term describes prejudice or discrimination against Jews?
Anti-Semitism
What significant legal case in Australia dealt with Indigenous land rights
The Mabo Decision
Identify one aggressive expansion by Germany that contributed to the start of World War II
German invasion of Poland
What shift occurred in the role of women as a result of the demands of World War II?
Increased participation in the workforce
Where did the United States drop two atomic bombs in 1945, effectively ending World War II
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What systematic persecution, discrimination, and genocide occurred against Jews during the 1930s and 40s? What was it called
The Holocaust
What legislation, enacted in 1993, recognized Indigenous land rights in Australia?
Native Title Act of 1993
What were the major demands within the Treaty of Versailles that affected Germany?
Disarmament (military 100,000, no air force, limited navy ships), territorial losses, reparations,
How did women contribute to the war effort besides working in factories?
Volunteering in various support roles, such as nursing and administration
What was one positive outcome of using atomic bombs in WW2?
Positive - Ending the war
Where were the gas chambers disguised as?
The showers
Was everyone on the side of Eddie Mabo during the legal case?
No - some people did not believe in what Mabo was doing
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to economic turmoil in Germany?
Imposed heavy reparations, leading to economic instability
Name a famous women during World War II.
•Rosie the Riveter
•Anne Frank
•Eleanor Roosevelt
•Vera Lynn
•Marie Curiepolonium
What was one negative outcome of using atomic bombs in WW2?
Negative - Environmental damage
Loss of hundreds of thousands lives
What were two laws implemented during the 1930s and 40s that reflected prejudice against Jews?
Nuremberg Laws and Crystal Night Decree
What term refers to the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families between the late 1800s and the 1970s?
The stolen Generation
Name two key causes of World War II, one related to the Treaty of Versailles and one related to aggressive expansion
Harsh conditions in the Treaty of Versailles and aggressive expansion by Axis powers (Germnay)
Name one organization that played a role in empowering women during WW2
Women's Army Corps (WAC)
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)
Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES),
What were the motivations behind the decision to use atomic bombs in WW2?
To put an end to the war and avoid a land invasion of Japan
What were Jewish Ghettos?
Segregated areas where Jews were forced to live
How did Eddie Mabo's court case impact the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Recognition of Native Title rights, acknowledging Indigenous landownership