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World War 2 Causes

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World War 2 Causes

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What was the Treaty of Versailles?

A peace treaty that ended World War 1

A trade agreement between countries

A military alliance

A declaration of war

2. Which country invaded Poland in 1939, starting World War 2?

Italy

Japan

Germany

Soviet Union

3. Which of these were major causes of World War 2? (Select all that apply)

The Great Depression

Rise of dictators

Harsh treatment of Germany after WW1

The invention of television

4. The Axis Powers included:

Germany, Italy, and Japan

Britain, France, and Australia

United States, Canada, and New Zealand

Soviet Union, China, and India

🔗 Part 2: Matching Activity

5. Match each leader to their country during World War 2. Draw lines to connect them.
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Emperor Hirohito
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Germany
Britain
Japan

✏️ Part 3: Short Answers

6. Complete the timeline by filling in the missing events:

1929: _________________ begins, causing economic hardship worldwide.

1933: Adolf Hitler becomes leader of _________________.

1st September 1939: Germany invades _________________, starting World War 2.

3rd September 1939: Britain and _________________ declare war on Germany.

7. Explain how the Great Depression helped cause World War 2. Write 2-3 sentences.
8. Why were many Germans angry about the Treaty of Versailles? Give two reasons.
9. Name three countries that were part of the Allied Powers.

1. _________________

2. _________________

3. _________________

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