History

• What event led to the establishment of communist Russia?

  The Russian Revolution
• What was the American Dream in the 1950s?

  Living in suburbs with family and possessions
• What were the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

  Limited army, reparations, land loss, blame
• How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany's economy?

  It caused struggles to pay reparations
• What was the hyperinflation crisis in Germany?

  Money became worthless while goods became expensive
• What event caused America to withdraw loans to Germany?

  The Wall Street Crash
• Who was Adolf Hitler?

  An Austrian politician who led the Nazi Party
• What did the Nazi Party believe about Germans?

  They believed Germans were superior people
• When did Hitler become chancellor of Germany?

  1933
• What tactic did Hitler use to gain support?

  Propaganda to promote Nazi ideas
• How did Hitler break the Treaty of Versailles?

  By building up the German army
• What was Hitler's goal regarding German territory?

  To retake land lost in WWI and expand
• What was the League of Nations?

  An international organization to prevent wars
• Why did the League of Nations lack power?

  America did not join and key nations were banned
• What does appeasement mean in the context of WWII?

  Giving aggressive countries what they want
• What was the Blitzkrieg tactic?


  A swift and focused attack using troops, planes and
• What was Dunkirk known for?

  The evacuation of British soldiers from France
• What was the Battle of Britain?

  The fight between RAF and German Luftwaffe
• What event led to America's entry into WWII?

  The bombing of Pearl Harbor
• What was D-Day?

  The largest invasion in history against Nazi Germany
• What were the key events leading to WWII?

  • Russian Revolution leads to communism
  • Treaty of Versailles imposes harsh terms on Germany
  • Hyperinflation crisis in Germany
  • Wall Street Crash causes economic collapse
  • Rise of Hitler and Nazi Party
  • Invasion of Czechoslovakia and Poland
  • Formation of the League of Nations
  • Policy of appeasement by Britain and France
  • Blitzkrieg tactics used in invasions
  • Key battles: Dunkirk, Battle of Britain, Pearl Harbor, D-Day
• What were the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

  • Limited army to 100,000 men
  • Required payment of £6.6 billion in reparations
  • Loss of territory to France and Poland
  • Acceptance of blame for WWI
  • Economic struggles leading to hyperinflation
• What were the main strategies used by the Nazi Party to gain power?

  • Promised job recovery after the Wall Street Crash
  • Used propaganda to promote Nazi ideology
  • Broke the Treaty of Versailles by rearming
  • Limited freedoms of Jewish people
  • Invaded neighboring countries to expand territory
• What were the strengths and weaknesses of the League of Nations?

  Strengths:

  • Aimed to prevent wars
  • Provided a platform for negotiation

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Major powers like the USA did not join
  • Lacked enforcement power
  • Banned key nations like Germany and Russia
• What did the Nazis use to control what German people were thinking?

  Propaganda
• What was signed in 1919?

  Treaty of Versailles
• How did the Wall Street Crash affect Germany?

  American banks withdrew loans to Germany
• In 1935, Germany signed a Naval Agreement with which country?

  Britain
• Why was the League of Nations considered weak?

  Some powerful countries did not join
• Why was the League's requirement for unanimous decisions a problem?

  It made decision-making slow and ineffective
• Why was the League's lack of an army a significant weakness?

  It could not enforce its decisions
• In 1931, which country invaded China despite being a League member?

  Japan
• In 1925, which country did the League stop from invading Bulgaria?

  Greece
• In 1935, which country invaded Abyssinia despite being a League member?

  Italy
• What was the main reason for the League's failure to stop invasions by its members?

  Lack of military power to enforce decisions
• What was the name of the new German government established in 1918?

  Weimar Republic
• Why did the Weimar Republic face criticism in Germany?

  It was blamed for signing the Treaty of Versailles
• What was the main consequence of Germany printing money it did not have?

  Hyperinflation and currency becoming worthless
• What was the name of Hitler's book written during his imprisonment?

  Mein Kampf
• Why was the Hyperinflation crisis in Germany particularly severe?

  Germany printed money it did not have