History

Cards (65)

  • Who are the Big Three?
    Lloyd George, Wilson, Clemenceau
  • What year did WW1 end?
    1919
  • What was formed in 1920?
    League of Nations
  • What is democracy?
    Government where people choose legislation
  • What is communism?
    Economic system controlled by the government
  • What does LON stand for?
    League of Nations
  • What was the principal mission of the League of Nations?
    To maintain world peace
  • What does Diktat mean?
    Dictated peace
  • How successful was the League of Nations in creating peace?
    Mixed success with notable failures
  • What does BRAT stand for in the context of the Treaty?
    Blame, Reparations, Army, Territory
  • What was Germany's reaction to the Treaty?
    Hostility, called it Diktat
  • How did France react to the Treaty?
    Outraged it wasn't harsh enough
  • How did Britain react to the Treaty?
    Thought it was too harsh on Germany
  • What was the public sentiment in Britain regarding the Treaty?
    Concern over German revenge
  • What were the four main aims of the League of Nations?
    Stop war, improve lives, disarmament, enforce Treaty
  • What was one success of the League of Nations?
    Prevented war in the 1920s
  • What was one failure of the League of Nations?
    Failed to stop Corfu in 1923
  • Who were the four permanent members of the League of Nations council?
    Japan, Italy, Britain, France
  • What was Hitler's role during WWI?
    Corporal in the German army
  • What did Hitler blame for Germany's problems?
    Jewish people and the Treaty of Versailles
  • What was the outcome of the Nazi Party's attempt to seize power in Munich?
    They were easily defeated
  • What was the significance of 'Mein Kampf'?
    Spread Nazi ideas across Germany
  • How did the Great Depression affect Germany?
    Severe economic crash and high unemployment
  • What did Hitler promise the German people?
    Work and bread
  • How did the Nazis rise to power between 1929-32?
    From minor party to largest political party
  • When was Hitler appointed Chancellor?
    January 1933
  • What was the public sentiment towards the Treaty of Versailles in Germany?
    Many thought it was unfair
  • What caused hyperinflation in Germany in 1923?
    Government printed more money to pay workers
  • How did Stresemann address Germany's economic problems?
    Introduced new currency and secured loans
  • What event marked the beginning of Hitler's dictatorship?
    Reichstag Fire in February 1933
  • What was the Enabling Act?
    Gave Hitler power to make laws unilaterally
  • What happened during the Night of the Long Knives?
    Hitler's SS murdered potential threats
  • When did Hitler become Führer?
    August 1934
  • What was the role of propaganda in Nazi Germany?
    Indoctrinated people to obey the Nazis
  • Who headed the Ministry of Enlightenment and Propaganda?
    Joseph Goebbels
  • Why did Hitler use terror?
    To ensure absolute loyalty to him
  • Why were young people important to Hitler?
    To indoctrinate them into Nazi ideology
  • What was the purpose of censorship in Nazi Germany?
    Controlled media to favor Nazi regime
  • What were mass rallies used for in Nazi Germany?
    Public displays of support for Nazism
  • What was the significance of the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
    Showcased Nazi regime's success