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Ch 15-4. 1919-39
Modern World History (CA HS text)
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History
10th Grade
03/26/2006

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Appeasement
Definition
Making concessions to an aggressor in order to avoid war.
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Axis Powers
Definition
in WW II, the nations of Germany, Italy, and Japan formed this alliance
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Francisco Franco
Definition
Fascist leader of Spain
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Isolationism
Definition
Avoiding political or military involvement with other countries.
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Third Reich
Definition
The third German empire, established by Hitler.
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Munich Conference
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An agreement between countries to allow Nazi Germany to take over part of Czechoslovakia in exchange for respecting the new borders of Czechoslovakia.
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When Germany, Italy, and Japan conquered other countries, did the rest of the world try to stop them?
Definition
No, not at first. Now days, actions take a more active role in world affairs, like with the United Nations.
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What was happening in Japan before WW II?
Definition
Japan had become more democratic. Military leaders reported only to the emporer. When the Great Depression happened, the military took over the Japan government. They wanted to solve the country's problems by foreign expansion.
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Emporer Hirohito
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The emporer of Japan before WW II>
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What did Japan do to Manchuria?
Definition
Japan invaded Manchuria, a province of China.
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Why was Japan's invasion of Manchuria significant?
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It was the first challenge to the League of Nations. The League condemned Japan's actions, but had no power to stop it.
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What was the rape of Nanjing?
Definition
Japanese killed thousands of captured Chinese in 1937.
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What did Mussolini do to Ethiopia?
Definition
Invaded it.
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Who was Haile Selassie?
Definition
The leader of Ethiopia when it was invaded by Italy.
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Did Hitler agree with the Versailles Treaty?
Definition
No. He wanted to undo it because it limited the size of Germany's army.
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Was the League of Nations able to stop Germany from rebuilding its army?
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No.
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What was the Rhineland?
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A 30-mile wide zone on either side of the Rhine river in Germany. The Versailles Treaty said that German troops couldn't go there, but Hitler ignored that.
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What was the Rome-Berlin axis?
Definition
Agreement between Hitler and Mussolini.
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Why is Picasso's painting "Guernica" famous?
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It shows the horror of war. Shows the Nazi invasion of the Basque town of Guernica.
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