Causes of World War II

Question 1

For which reason did Japan choose to pursue expansion?

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to support industrialization

Question 2

Which was the primary reason many Italians supported a fascist regime?

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to solve economic problems

Question 3

Despite Hitler’s aggression in Europe, the United States continued to pursue a policy of

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isolationism.

Question 4

Who became a fascist dictator of Italy in the 1930s?

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Benito Mussolini

Question 5

Which event during the late 1930s helped Japan expand its empire?

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the invasion of China

Question 6

By signing the Munich Agreement, Germany agreed to

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stop its expansion into Western Europe.

Question 7

By signing the Munich Agreement, European leaders agreed to

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allow Germany to take over territory in Eastern Europe.

Question 8

What did Roosevelt mean when he said the United States must be an "arsenal of democracy”?

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The United States could provide supplies to the Allies without joining the war.

Question 9

Which countries had territory under German control by the end of 1940? Check all that apply.Francethe NetherlandsItalyBelgiumPolandAustria

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France; the Netherlands; Belgium; Poland; Austria

Question 10

What was one way the Nazi Party promoted the idea of German greatness?

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by declaring some ethnic and religious groups inferior

Causes of World War II Answers