Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?
United Kingdom USA France Soviet Union (after 1941)
Which countries were part of the Axis Powers?
Germany Italy Japan
What were post WWI changes that impacted WWII?
women get the right to vote, Harlem Renaissance, & PTSD
Why were some countries hesitant to be democratic after the end of World War I? This would be a consistent idea in World War II.
The Red Scare, the economic chaos of the Great Depression with the governments not fixing the issues so these countries sought a faster solution.
Why did countries lose faith in democracy?
Several countries lost faith in democracy because after World War I their economy needed to be fixed fast and democracy was taking too long.
Why / how did Musolini rise to power?
totalitarianism and promises to fix economy & chaos
Why did the Soviet Union switch sides on June 22, 1941?
The Soviet Union switched sides because Hitler betrayed Stalin by attacking the Soviet Union (U.S.S.R).
Which are the three totalitarian regimes during World War II?
Germany, Italy & the Soviet Union (U.S.S.R)
What type of government did Germany have during World War II?
Germany’s system was a mix of Fascist and Nazism.
What type of government did the Soviet Union have during World War II?
The Soviet Union was communist with the ideas of common ownership of the means of production and there are one - two social classes.
What was the goal of Benito Musolini for Italy?
The leader of Italy was Benito Mussolini who focused on improving Italy’s economy and growing Italy.
What did Stalin accomplish for the Soviet Union?
Stalin transformed from a peasant society into an industrial and military superpower.
Answer the following question in 6 - 8 sentences and provide 2 historical facts to support your reasoning. You need to answer the question for all three: Russia, Italy & Germany.How/Why did totalitarian regimes in Russia, Italy, and Germany
Answers will vary by student
