Second World War: causes 1 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
28 June 1919
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the German people?
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the German people?
Created widespread anger and resentment
Which countries lost territory when Poland was recreated as an independent state?
Which countries lost territory when Poland was recreated as an independent state?
Germany and the Soviet Union
How did Hitler justify his aggressive expansion policies?
How did Hitler justify his aggressive expansion policies?
Reuniting German-speaking minorities
Which major power never joined the League of Nations?
Which major power never joined the League of Nations?
The United States
What was a fundamental military weakness of the League of Nations?
What was a fundamental military weakness of the League of Nations?
It lacked an army
Which country invaded Manchuria, exposing the League's weakness?
Which country invaded Manchuria, exposing the League's weakness?
Japan
Which country invaded Abyssinia in 1935?
Which country invaded Abyssinia in 1935?
Italy
When did the Great Depression begin?
When did the Great Depression begin?
1929
How did the United States respond to the Great Depression internationally?
How did the United States respond to the Great Depression internationally?
Retreated into isolationism
What conditions did the Great Depression create for dictators?
What conditions did the Great Depression create for dictators?
Perfect conditions to gain power
Why couldn't democratic countries take military action against aggressors during the Depression?
Why couldn't democratic countries take military action against aggressors during the Depression?
They couldn't afford large armies