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Name _____________________________Date _________________ Per ____Study Guide: Quiz 1 WWII Leaders and AggressionPart I. Rise of the Dictators1. In the table below, list and explain at least 3 points from the Treaty of Versailles and how it may have impacted Germany in the years following WWI (post-1918).TOV How It Impacted Germany33 billion in war reparationsGermany was bankrupt and forced to pay Britain and France Military downsize Germany would be left vulnerable and defenseless to outside European powersWar-Guilt ClauseTerritory LossGermany is forced to accept blame for starting the war; humiliation in defeat and causes hostility to breed among Germans towards the rest of Europe.Germany loses land and gave it to the rest of European powers2. Explain the Dawes Plan and its impact on Germany through the Great Depression.Dawes Plan was a repayment plan between Germany and the US in which $ would be loaned to help them pay France and Britain reparations. It was cancelled in 1929 and forced Germany to pay back money on its own.3. In the chart below, begin to fill in the fields explaining each political system we discussed, the dictator, and how it became powerful.FrancoHitlerMussoliniStalinTojoCountrySpainGermanyItalyUSSRJapanPolitical CharacteristicsRepublic-turned-Fascist due to a revolution led by FrancoFascist; Nazi party; pro-Aryan race, military buildup, blame JewsFascist, loyalty to the state comes firstCommunist, extreme left; collective farms and pro-agricultural productionMilitarist; manifest destiny; puppet government; strong military dominanceWhat did the leader do to stay in power?Aided by Gremany and Italy to lead RevolutionUses the TOV/WWI/Great Depression as a platform for leadership; charismaticBans labor parties; no competiton, runs an efficient state;Blackshirts- young private armyCollective Farms – redistributes farm land (causes a huge famine)- Great Purge – execute disloyal OfficialsAssassinate prime minister and establish leadership via operating a puppet govt’ (Hirohito)4. Explain fascism. Fascism is a system of govt used in the 20th century that emphasizes nationalism and extreme loyalty to the State first.Part II. Aggression5.,6., 7. How did the following leaders use aggression in their territorial expansion?HitlerMussoliniTojoSpecific territory:SudetenlandAustriaPolandGoals:Third ReichRe-take what was lost in WWII; re-arm military; exterminate all inferior racesResponse from the LON:No SanctionsProtestSpecific territory:Africa (Ethiopia)LibyaEritreaSomaliaGoals:New Roman Empire; show dominance in over Africa by building colonies for natural resources and military powerResponse from the LON:Mild military sanctions (did not truly impact Italy)Specific territory:ManchuriaRest of PacificGoals:Drive out western powers; establish dominance in the PacificResponse from the LON:None 8. Define appeasement and explain how it relates to British foreign policy. You may use the cartoon/image to help you.5715000317500400050011747500045720Appeasement is when a country yields to an enemy’s demands to maintain peace. It was an FP used by Neville Chamberlain to allow Hitler to take over the Sudetenland. It was made formal in the Munich Pact, where Hitler promised he would take no more territory. Appeasement is when a country yields to an enemy’s demands to maintain peace. It was an FP used by Neville Chamberlain to allow Hitler to take over the Sudetenland. It was made formal in the Munich Pact, where Hitler promised he would take no more territory. 9. How did Roosevelt respond to requests from the League of Nations to embargo?Roosevelt signed the Neutrality Acts and continued trade with Italy, Germany, etc.10. Explain Anschluss and the Munich Pact and how it relates to pre-WWI aggression.Hitler creates a political union, Anschluss, with Austria. This allows him to have control over politics in Austria as he continues to invade countries in proximity. Czechoslovakia, notably the Sudetenland, was now a part of Czechoslovakia but Hitler wanted to annex it. He signed the Munich Pact with Britain, giving Hitler permission to take over the Czech region, while avoiding war.Name _____________________________Date _________________ Per ____Study Guide: Quiz 1 WWII Leaders and AggressionPart I. Rise of the Dictators1. In the table below, list and explain at least 3 points from the Treaty of Versailles and how it may have impacted Germany in the years following WWI (post-1918).TOV How It Impacted Germany 2. Explain the Dawes Plan and its impact on Germany through the Great Depression. 3. In the chart below, begin to fill in the fields explaining each political system we discussed, the dictator, and how it became powerful.FrancoHitlerMussoliniStalinTojoCountry Political Characteristics What did the leader do to stay in power? 4. Explain fascism. Part II. Aggression5.,6., 7. How did the following leaders use aggression in their territorial expansion?HitlerMussoliniTojoSpecific territory: Goals:Response from the LON: Specific territory: Goals: Response from the LON: Specific territory: Goals: Response from the LON: 8. Define appeasement and explain how it relates to British foreign policy. You may use the cartoon/image to help you.57150003175004000500117475000457209. How did Roosevelt respond to requests from the League of Nations to embargo?10. Explain Anschluss and the Munich Pact and how it relates to pre-WWI aggression. ................
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