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1.) What was the Spanish Civil War? How were the tensions that produced it similar to those in other European countries at the time? The Spanish Civil War was a battle that took place in Spain between the Spanish Republicans and the monarchy. The Republicans were afraid that the Republic would be overthrown, which led to the formation of the Popular Front coalition and Pro-republicans who fought against democracy (Ch26 The Spanish Civil War pg974). The Spanish Civil War reflects the economic hardships present in colonies and the rise of authoritarian movements from Hitler and Mussolini that affected other European countries during that time. (The Road of Global War Ch26) 2.) What was "appeasement?" Why did France and Great Britain pursue a policy of appeasement? Appeasement refers to the act of making concessions to address grievances in order to avoid potential conflicts. In an effort to avoid a war with Germany, Great Britain, and France went with an appeal to chose not to oppose Germany's claim to the Sudetenland. (Ch26 Hitler’s Conquest of Central Europe pg975) 3.) What were the causes of the Second World War? What roles did imperialism and nationalism play in its outbreak? Hitler's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, and his disregard for Britain's efforts to appease him are considered among the factors that led to the outbreak of World War II. (Ch26 World War II & Hitler's Conquest of Central Europe pg975). German Nationalism and Imperialism, as seen in Hitler’s conquest of Europe, led to further tensions between states and an advancement in Germany’s goal to expand. (Ch26 Hitler’s Conquest of Central Europe) 4.) What was the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact? Why did its adherents sign it, and what did each gain? the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, also called The Nazi-Soviet Pact, was an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union to refrain from attacking each other during a war and to divide any territories they conquered. The signatories of the agreement aimed to ensure that in the event of one country's involvement in war, the other country would remain neutral. The secret agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union would divide Poland and the Baltic states. The Nazi-Soviet Pact gave Germany a sense of security from the east in case of war, while Stalin had more time to rebuild his officer corps. (Ch26 World War II & Hitler's Conquest of Central Europe pg975) 5.) What was the "Phoney War?" What brought it to an end? The Phoney War, also known as Sitzkrieg, was a war with little activity, with both sides prepared for each other. What marked an end was the Spring of 1940 when Germany started to invade other Eastern European countries (World War II, Part I 8:10) 6.) Why could the Germans conquer so much terrain between 1939 and 1942? Why and how did that change? Germany's military forces used their superior strength to capture vast territories, as demonstrated in their Blitzkrieg campaigns against Poland, Denmark, and Norway. However, their success came to an end when Hitler violated the Nazi-Soviet Pact and launched

an invasion of the Soviet Union. The German soldiers were unprepared for the extreme cold and harsh conditions of Russia, leading to severe losses for the poorly equipped German military. Yet, Germany continued to hold a high opinion of its military might. (Ch26 The German Onslaught) 7.) How was the prosecution (fighting) of the Second World War different from that of the First World War? World War II appeared distinct from World War I due to evident progress in technology, such as the development of modern aircraft and naval vessels. Pearl Harbor serves as an illustration of these advancements. (The War Expands Ch26 pg978) . 8.) What were some of the horrors that occurred in what your textbook calls the "War Against Civilians?" What were the causes of the civilian bloodbaths that occurred? The horrors that occurred during these battles were the loss of innocent lives during a conflict beyond them. An example of this is when Nazi and Soviet soldiers were specifically killing British people whom they deemed potential leaders of Britain just for that reason alone while Japan did the same thing against Asians and Chinese. Jews were driven into ghettos by the Nazis where they were starved or suffered from diseases. In Poland, Jews were beaten and burned and their property was taken. With that, was the Holocaust where 6 million Jews were sent to concentration camps and killed(Ch26 The War against Civilians)

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