Question 1

In the face of German aggression toward Poland in 1939

Accepted Answer

E

Question 2

Following Hitler's declaration of German withdrawal from the Treaty of Versailles, Britain

Accepted Answer

Britain signed the Anglo-German Naval Agreement in 1935, allowing Germany to build a navy up to 35% of the size of the British navy, effectively acknowledging Germany's right to rearm and violating the Treaty of Versailles.

Question 3

The Treaty of Versailles included all of the following provisions EXCEPT it

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Versailles did not allow for German rearmament after ten years of peace. In fact, it called for the complete disarmament of Germany, and included provisions such as limiting the size of Germany's army and navy and prohibiting the production of certain military equipment. The Treaty aimed to weaken Germany both militarily and economically, and therefore did not provide for a period of rearmament after any period of peace.

Question 4

Hopeful signs of improved international relations in the 1920s included all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hopeful signs of improved international relations in...

Question 5

What developments played in Germany's favor in the years leading up to ​ World War II?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed contributed to developments that played in Germany's favor in the years leading up to World War II. France's Maginot Line gave Germany an opportunity to focus on other areas, such as the Low Countries and Scandinavia. Britain and France's policy of appeasement gave Germany leeway to take aggressive actions, including the annexation of Czechoslovakia and the invasion of Poland. The lack of concern from the United States meant that Germany did not face opposition from a major global power. And Germany's secret agreements with the Soviet Union allowed for additional military training and resources.

Question 6

Hitler failed to accomplish which of the following before September 1939?

Accepted Answer

Hitler was able to accomplish the withdrawal from the Treaty of Versailles in 1935, remilitarization of the Rhineland in 1936, Anschluss with Austria in 1938, and annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland in 1938. However, he was unable to gain concessions from Poland regarding the Corridor and Danzig, which ultimately led to the outbreak of World War II.

Question 7

Seeking security after World War I, France created a series of alliances in the 1920s with ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seeking security after World War I, France...

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the Spanish Civil War is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Germany used the Spanish Civil War to test new weapons and tactics, such as their use of air power in bombing civilian targets.

Question 9

Which of the following sequences of events leading up to World War II is accurate? ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following sequences of events...

Question 10

In support of its foreign policy, Nazi propaganda projected

Accepted Answer

Nazi propaganda projected multiple messages in support of its foreign policy. It projected the image of Germany as Europe's main defense against Communism, highlighted the injustice of the Treaty of Versailles, emphasized the dangers of a worldwide Jewish conspiracy, and presented an image of Germany that was attractive to Germans living outside the borders of the Reich.

Question 11

Popular reaction in Austria to the German Anschluss was

Accepted Answer

The German Anschluss, or annexation of Austria in 1938, was met with enthusiastic demonstrations by many Austrians, who supported the move. Additionally, there were attacks on Jewish people, reflecting the anti-Semitic policies of Nazi Germany that were quickly adopted in Austria.

Question 12

Which of the statements concerning Hitler's goals is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

This statement is not accurate because World War I heavily impacted Hitler's ideas and policies. He blamed the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the war, for the economic struggles and political instability in Germany, and this fueled his desire for territorial expansion and the establishment of a strong, authoritarian government.

Question 13

The main difference between Hitler's war aims and Germany's war aims in World War I was that Hitler desired

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main difference between Hitler's war aims...

Question 14

All of the following explains why Hitler's gamble in remilitarizing the Rhineland worked EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Germany had not completed its rearmament by the time of the Rhineland's remilitarization in 1936 and would have been at a disadvantage in a military confrontation with France or Britain.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Appeasement made World War II avoidable" is not correct. While appeasement may have temporarily delayed the outbreak of war, ultimately it failed to prevent it. Hitler's aggressive expansionist policies and disregard for international agreements would have likely led to war regardless of any attempts at appeasement.

Question 16

The high tide of appeasement is associated with

Accepted Answer

The high tide of appeasement is most closely associated with the treatment of Czechoslovakia at the Munich Conference. This was a prime example of the policy of appeasement, in which European leaders gave in to Hitler's demands in order to avoid conflict. The other choices are also associated with appeasement, but to a lesser extent. Letting German troops move into the Rhineland in 1936 was an earlier example of appeasement, while permitting German reparations to be cancelled (in the Dawes and Young Plans) was an attempt to ease tensions after World War I. The union of Germany and Austria (the Anschluss) in 1938 was another example of appeasement, though it was a more blatant violation of international law. Non-intervention on the Spanish Civil War was also a policy of appeasement, as European powers chose not to interfere in the conflict despite clear violations of international law by both sides.

Question 17

Which of the following is the most accurate summary of the conflict over Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is the most...

Question 18

How did Hitler's occupation of the remaining Czech lands in March 1939 hasten the outbreak of World War II?

Accepted Answer

Hitler's occupation of the remaining Czech lands in March 1939 totally discredited the policy of appeasement and left the French and the British determined not to acquiesce to Hitler again. This event shattered the illusion that Hitler could be appeased and convinced the Western powers that they needed to take a firmer stance against further German aggression. This ultimately led to the alliance between Britain, France, and Poland, and the signing of the Anglo-Polish military alliance, all of which set the stage for the outbreak of World War II.

Question 19

The story of the Anschluss does NOT include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The story of the Anschluss includes all of the other options, but it does not include that the Austrians offered significant opposition to the invasion and the annexation. In fact, the annexation was met with widespread public support in Austria, and there was very little organized resistance.

Question 20

The 1935-1936 invasion of Ethiopia by Italy resulted in all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

France and Britain did not offer strong diplomatic opposition to Italy's invasion of Ethiopia. Instead, they sought to appease Mussolini, partly to counter the growing threat of Nazi Germany, and were involved in the Hoare-Laval Pact, which proposed giving Italy control over large parts of Ethiopia. This approach was more about appeasement and maintaining stability in Europe than strong opposition.

Quiz 31: World War Ii Western Civilization in the Balance

In the face of German aggression toward Poland in 1939

Following Hitler's declaration of German withdrawal from the Treaty of Versailles, Britain

The Treaty of Versailles included all of the following provisions EXCEPT it

Hopeful signs of improved international relations in the 1920s included all the following EXCEPT

What developments played in Germany's favor in the years leading up to World War II?

Hitler failed to accomplish which of the following before September 1939?

Seeking security after World War I, France created a series of alliances in the 1920s with

Which of the following statements about the Spanish Civil War is accurate?

Which of the following sequences of events leading up to World War II is accurate?

In support of its foreign policy, Nazi propaganda projected

Popular reaction in Austria to the German Anschluss was

Which of the statements concerning Hitler's goals is NOT accurate?

The main difference between Hitler's war aims and Germany's war aims in World War I was that Hitler desired

All of the following explains why Hitler's gamble in remilitarizing the Rhineland worked EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT correct?

The high tide of appeasement is associated with

Which of the following is the most accurate summary of the conflict over Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland?

How did Hitler's occupation of the remaining Czech lands in March 1939 hasten the outbreak of World War II?

The story of the Anschluss does NOT include which of the following?

The 1935-1936 invasion of Ethiopia by Italy resulted in all the following EXCEPT

Quiz 31: World War Ii Western Civilization in the Balance

In the face of German aggression toward Poland in 1939

Following Hitler's declaration of German withdrawal from the Treaty of Versailles, Britain

The Treaty of Versailles included all of the following provisions EXCEPT it

Hopeful signs of improved international relations in the 1920s included all the following EXCEPT

What developments played in Germany's favor in the years leading up to ​ World War II?

Hitler failed to accomplish which of the following before September 1939?

Seeking security after World War I, France created a series of alliances in the 1920s with ​

Which of the following statements about the Spanish Civil War is accurate?

Which of the following sequences of events leading up to World War II is accurate? ​

In support of its foreign policy, Nazi propaganda projected

Popular reaction in Austria to the German Anschluss was

Which of the statements concerning Hitler's goals is NOT accurate?

The main difference between Hitler's war aims and Germany's war aims in World War I was that Hitler desired

All of the following explains why Hitler's gamble in remilitarizing the Rhineland worked EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT correct?

The high tide of appeasement is associated with

Which of the following is the most accurate summary of the conflict over Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland?

How did Hitler's occupation of the remaining Czech lands in March 1939 hasten the outbreak of World War II?

The story of the Anschluss does NOT include which of the following?

The 1935-1936 invasion of Ethiopia by Italy resulted in all the following EXCEPT

What developments played in Germany's favor in the years leading up to World War II?

Seeking security after World War I, France created a series of alliances in the 1920s with

Which of the following sequences of events leading up to World War II is accurate?