8.7 Europe During the Interwar Period

• What was the Interwar Period in European history?

  1918 to 1939
• The Interwar Period saw the rise of Fascist and Nazi regimes in Italy and Germany, respectively, advocating authoritarian rule and nationalism
• The League of Nations succeeded in preventing future wars during the Interwar Period.

  False
• Which treaty imposed harsh conditions on Germany after World War I?

  Treaty of Versailles
• The political consequences of World War I led to the rise of extremist regimes such as Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany
• The Treaty of Versailles aimed to create lasting peace in Europe.

  False
• Which country was led by Adolf Hitler during the Interwar Period?

  Germany
• The rise of extremist regimes in Europe during the Interwar Period was fueled by authoritarian rule and nationalism
• The United States joined the League of Nations after World War I.

  False
• What were the political consequences of the Treaty of Versailles in Europe?

  Resentment and instability
• The rise of Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler was partly a response to the perceived injustices of the Treaty of Versailles
• The League of Nations had the power to enforce peace effectively during the Interwar Period.

  False
• What factors contributed to the political instability in Europe during the Interwar Period?

  Treaty of Versailles
• What treaty imposed harsh conditions on Germany after World War I?

  Treaty of Versailles
• The rise of extremist regimes in Europe during the Interwar Period was partly due to the Treaty of Versailles.
• The Interwar Period lasted from 1918 to 1939
• What was a key characteristic of the Interwar Period in Europe?

  Economic instability
• The League of Nations was successful in maintaining peace during the Interwar Period.

  False
• The Interwar Period was characterized by severe economic instability, including hyperinflation in Germany
• Who was the key figure associated with Fascism in Italy?

  Benito Mussolini
• Communism, associated with figures like Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin, aimed for a stateless and classless society
• Match the totalitarian ideology with its key figure and characteristic:

  Fascism ↔️ Benito Mussolini, Authoritarianism

  Nazism ↔️ Adolf Hitler, Racial purity

  Communism ↔️ Vladimir Lenin, Classless society
• Order the key characteristics of the Interwar Period based on their relevance to political and economic stability:

  1️⃣ Treaty of Versailles

  2️⃣ Economic Instability

  3️⃣ Rise of Extremism

  4️⃣ League of Nations Failures
• The Treaty of Versailles contributed to widespread resentment in Germany, fueling the rise of Nazism.
• The rise of extremist regimes during the Interwar Period led to increased political instability and international tensions
• What was a primary consequence of World War I debt during the Interwar Period?

  High national debts
• Hyperinflation in Germany during the early 1920s made basic necessities unaffordable.
• Totalitarian ideologies during the Interwar Period shared characteristics like authoritarianism, propaganda, and suppression of dissent
• WWI debt led to increased taxes and high national debts
• Totalitarian ideologies share characteristics like authoritarianism, propaganda, and suppression of dissent
• Match the ideology with its key figure:

  Fascism ↔️ Benito Mussolini

  Nazism ↔️ Adolf Hitler

  Communism ↔️ Vladimir Lenin
• Order the social and cultural changes during the Interwar Period chronologically:

  1️⃣ Technological advancements

  2️⃣ Greater participation in the workforce

  3️⃣ Rise of cinema and jazz

  4️⃣ Emergence of artistic movements
• The Ford Model T became a popular example of technological advancement
• The Great Depression began in 1929.
• The Interwar Period was marked by economic and political stability.

  False
• The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh conditions on Germany
• Match the consequence of WWI with its description:

  Rise of Extremism ↔️ Fascist and Nazi regimes gained power

  Treaty of Versailles ↔️ Imposed harsh conditions on Germany

  Weak League of Nations ↔️ Lacked major power participation
• WWI debt led to high national debts and increased taxes
• Totalitarian ideologies suppressed dissent using propaganda.
• Order the social and cultural changes during the Interwar Period chronologically:

  1️⃣ Technological advancements

  2️⃣ Greater workforce participation

  3️⃣ Rise of cinema and jazz

  4️⃣ Emergence of artistic movements