The Lessons of World War I (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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Which two statesmen successfully applied WWI lessons to WWII by identifying clear war aims early?
Which two statesmen successfully applied WWI lessons to WWII by identifying clear war aims early?
Churchill & Roosevelt
What was the main cause of WWII compared to WWI?
What was the main cause of WWII compared to WWI?
Blatant aggression by Italy, Japan & Germany
How were WWI war aims presented to citizens for most of the conflict?
How were WWI war aims presented to citizens for most of the conflict?
Hidden from people on both sides
Where did Nazi Germany's war aims for WWII come from?
Where did Nazi Germany's war aims for WWII come from?
Mein Kampf (1924)
Why was the League of Nations undermined from the start?
Why was the League of Nations undermined from the start?
Harsh Versailles terms & US/USSR absence
When was the United Nations agreed to in principle?
When was the United Nations agreed to in principle?
1942
Which treaty made genocide a crime under international law after WWII?
Which treaty made genocide a crime under international law after WWII?
Genocide Convention (1948)
What was the purpose of the Bretton Woods system?
What was the purpose of the Bretton Woods system?
Ensure global financial stability
Where and when was the Bretton Woods conference held?
Where and when was the Bretton Woods conference held?
New Hampshire, USA, July 1-22, 1944
What concept did Bretton Woods policymakers return to from Wilson's ideas?
What concept did Bretton Woods policymakers return to from Wilson's ideas?
Free trade promotes peace & prosperity