Under a totalitarian form of government, citizens lack the civil liberties that citizens under democratic governments enjoy. As an example, there is no right to
vote.
attend school.
exercise freedom of speech.
join the armed forces.
answer
exercise freedom of speech.
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Which of the following best summarizes how Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany?
Hitler was elected on a promise to continue economic prosperity in Germany.
Hitler was elected on a promise to manufacture military equipment for other nations.
Hitler was elected as part of a requirement in the Treaty of Versailles.
Hitler was elected as a strong leader by Germans who felt angry following the Treaty of Versailles.
answer
Hitler was elected as a strong leader by Germans who felt angry following the Treaty of Versailles.
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Winston Churchill's reaction to the 1938 Munich Agreement was
to threaten war with Germany should Hitler continue his aggression.
to warn Neville Chamberlain that war was inevitable.
to declare war on Germany, thus beginning World War II.
to keep silent and let Germany handle its own affairs.
answer
to warn Neville Chamberlain that war was inevitable.
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Totalitarian governments are characterized by extreme nationalism, or the belief that
all nations should belong to an international organization.
all nations are of equal importance.
one's country is inferior to other countries.
one's country is superior to other countries.
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one's country is superior to other countries.
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The US became involved in World War II to oppose the aggression of
the Axis powers, including Japan, Germany, and Italy.
the Chinese region of Manchuria.
the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia.
the Allied powers, including Great Britain and France.
answer
the Axis powers, including Japan, Germany, and Italy.
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Which of the following nations was an Asian ally of Nazi Germany?
China
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
answer
Japan
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Which practice places citizens under absolute state control?
imperialism
nationalism
racism
totalitarianism
answer
totalitarianism
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What prompted the Munich Conference of 1938?
Hitler's appointment as chancellor of Germany
Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland
Hitler's annexation of Austria
Hitler's intention to take control of part of Czechoslovakia
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Hitler's intention to take control of part of Czechoslovakia
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Japanese aggression toward China and Russia in the 1930s is most closely related to the concept of
Lebensraum.
isolationism.
Mein Kampf.
appeasement.
answer
Lebensraum.
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After writing Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler went on to
become a wealthy industrialist.
serve five years in jail.
become Germany's chancellor.
fight for Austria during World War I.
answer
become Germany's chancellor.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of fascism but not of democracy?
government control of the military
the existence of several political parties
freedom to criticize the government
a lack of individual civil liberties
answer
a lack of individual civil liberties
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How did the Munich Agreement affect Germany's actions in the Czech region of the Sudetenland?
It led Germany to declare war on France and Britain.
It led Germany to invade and occupy the rest of Czechoslovakia.
It led Germany to announce that Nazi ideals had finally been achieved.
It led Germany to uphold the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles.
answer
It led Germany to invade and occupy the rest of Czechoslovakia.
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Which of the following was Hitler's first violation of the Treaty of Versailles?
the German invasion of Poland
the German invasion of Czechoslovakia
the German invasion of the Rhineland
the German invasion of Manchuria
answer
the German invasion of the Rhineland
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Which of the following explains why the Munich Agreement is an example of appeasement?
It resulted in the German invasion of other European countries.
It resulted in the German invasion of Italy.
The participants gave Hitler something valuable in exchange for peace.
The participants denied Hitler permission to take the Sudetenland.
answer
The participants gave Hitler something valuable in exchange for peace.
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Germany's reparation payments after World War I caused
massive inflation in Germany.
massive deflation in Germany.
economic stability.
increased freedom.
answer
massive inflation in Germany.
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During World War II, the United States opposed which Axis dictatorships? Check all that apply.
Italy
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
France
answer
Italy
Germany
Japan
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Which practice is sometimes characterized by extreme nationalism?
spiritualism
communism
fascism
liberalism
answer
fascism
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