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Hist 122: Key Events and Figures of World War II and Decolonization

Hist 122: Key Events And Figures Of World War II And Decolonization

Explore the historical events of decolonization and the Cold War, focusing on India, Pakistan, Algeria, and Cuba. Understand the impact of non-alignment policies and the role of Communist China. This content enhances your...

Questions: 29 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
What are the key events in the overview of World War II (1937/39-1945)?

The effects of the Industrial Revolution on European economies during the 18th century

The rise of communism in Eastern Europe post World War II

-Origins (1937-9) [Asia: Japan (Meiji; Co-prosperity sphere); Europe: Germany (Versailles, Hitler, Lebensraum, Aryan); Axis vs. Allies]-Early war: Axis victories (Asia: China, Indochina, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines...; Europe: Blitzkrieg, Poland, France, Russia...)-Turnaround (1942-43) [Asia (Midway, Guadalcanal); Europe (Stalingrad, D-Day)]-Defeat of the Axis Powers (1945)

Causes of the Cold War (1947-1991) and its impact on global politics

Sample Question 2
Who was the reason for the start of WWII? Why?

Germany. Due to the "Treaty of Versailles", the Germans thought it was way to harsh on them, so they wanted revenge.

Soviet Union. Stalin's desire for territorial expansion contributed to the outbreak of conflict.

Italy. Mussolini's aggressive expansionist policies fueled tensions in Europe.

Japan. Imperial ambitions led to invasions in Asia and the Pacific.

Sample Question 3
Who was a German Nazi dictator during World War II?

Stalin

Churchill

-'Lebensraum' (means living/breathing space)-thought of the world in racial terms (racial struggle)-wanted enough space for German race--wiped out whoever was in the way-a German Nazi dictator during World War II (1889-1945) -shot himself (ended WWII).

Mussolini