HASS Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
DATE: Signing of the Treaty of Versailles - CORRECT ANSWER - 28 June 1919
TOV: Terms of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany - CORRECT ANSWER - - Army
reduced to 100 000 men
- Army not allowed to have tanks, an airforce, submarines or battleships
- Demilitarised the Rhineland
- Forbidden to unite with Austria
- Made to pay US$33 billion
TOV: Germany's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles - CORRECT ANSWER - Germany
thought the Treaty was a "diktat", a dictated peace.
GERMANY AFTER WWI: Why was the Ruhr mine invaded? - CORRECT ANSWER -
After Germany failed to pay reparations, France and Belgium invaded the Ruhr coal mine.
GERMANY AFTER WWI: Social Impacts of WW1 on Germany - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Traditional family values and the working roles of women during the war
were challenged.
- Growing divide between the way the rich and poor lived.
- Growing resentment of affluent factory owners who made money during the war at the expense
of factory workers.
GERMANY AFTER WWI: Political Impacts of WW1 on Germany - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Revolutionary uprisings in November 1918 prompt by a desire for the war to
end. These led to the abdication of Emperor Wilhelm II and, on 9 November 1918, to the
creation of the Weimar Republic.
- Growing view that weak German politicians had betrayed Germany's military machine.
,GERMANY AFTER WWI: Economical Impacts of WW1 on Germany - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Expenditure on pensions for widows and orphans comprised about 30% of
Germany's budget.
- Industry operations about 30% less than before the war.
- National income about 70% less than before the war.
- Hyperinflation - money became 'useless'.
ROARING TWENTIES: What was it? - CORRECT ANSWER - A period during the
1920s where many countries experienced economic prosperity after the war.
This created optimism which created social changes and technological advances such as cars and
electricity.
ROARING TWENTIES: Technological advances - CORRECT ANSWER - - Automobile
Industry
- Electricity and electrical devices such as toasters, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators and irons
- Commercial airplanes
- Sanitisation systems
ROARING TWENTIES: Economic changes - CORRECT ANSWER - - People were able
to work regularly and spend their money
- Advertisements encouraged people to buy labour-saving appliances, such as toasters, vacuum
cleaners and fridges
The creation of electrical lights/lamps made streets bright at night, attracting more people to go
out at night.
ROARING TWENTIES: Social changes - CORRECT ANSWER - - The Hollywood
motion picture industry became much more popular, with the first talking picture created,
revolutionising the film industry.
- Fashion changed, mainly in women. 'Flappers' were women dressed in more 'boyish' styles.
- More jobs were available for women.
The introduction accepted more African Americans.
, THE GREAT DEPRESSION: What was it? - CORRECT ANSWER - A severe economic
depression that took place after the New York (Wall Street) market crash in 1929. It lasted until
1939.
THE GREAT DEPRESSION: Causes of the Great Depression - CORRECT ANSWER --
Stock market crash (1929) - By the late 1920s, so many investors were involved in investing
money and buying shares that share prices inflated. Many shareholders lost confidence in the
market and their shares. Due to this, prices fell rapidly, and the market crashed. Businesses
closed down and unemployment grew. Workers lost their jobs, or their wages were severely
slashed. Money became almost worthless due to hyperinflation.
THE GREAT DEPRESSION: Impacts of the Great Depression - CORRECT ANSWER --
Increased Unemployment
- Increased Homelessness and Poverty
- Decreased Standard of Living
- Human Suffering
- Rapid rise in crime rate
- 30% increase in housing prices
- International trade collapsed by 60%
GERMAN ROAD TO WAR: Hitler's acts of aggression (1933-34) - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1933 - After being appointed Chancellor, Hitler began to increase his power in
Germany, planning to rebuild the German Empire - "The Third Reich"
- Hitler sought to unite the German people - "protecting the 10 million Germans living outside
the Reich"
- He also withdrew Germany from the League of Nations
1934 - Hitler began to build up his army in secret.
GERMAN ROAD TO WAR: Hitler's acts of aggression (1935-36) - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1935 - Hitler declared that Germany was no longer bound by the Treaty of
Questions and CORRECT Answers
DATE: Signing of the Treaty of Versailles - CORRECT ANSWER - 28 June 1919
TOV: Terms of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany - CORRECT ANSWER - - Army
reduced to 100 000 men
- Army not allowed to have tanks, an airforce, submarines or battleships
- Demilitarised the Rhineland
- Forbidden to unite with Austria
- Made to pay US$33 billion
TOV: Germany's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles - CORRECT ANSWER - Germany
thought the Treaty was a "diktat", a dictated peace.
GERMANY AFTER WWI: Why was the Ruhr mine invaded? - CORRECT ANSWER -
After Germany failed to pay reparations, France and Belgium invaded the Ruhr coal mine.
GERMANY AFTER WWI: Social Impacts of WW1 on Germany - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Traditional family values and the working roles of women during the war
were challenged.
- Growing divide between the way the rich and poor lived.
- Growing resentment of affluent factory owners who made money during the war at the expense
of factory workers.
GERMANY AFTER WWI: Political Impacts of WW1 on Germany - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Revolutionary uprisings in November 1918 prompt by a desire for the war to
end. These led to the abdication of Emperor Wilhelm II and, on 9 November 1918, to the
creation of the Weimar Republic.
- Growing view that weak German politicians had betrayed Germany's military machine.
,GERMANY AFTER WWI: Economical Impacts of WW1 on Germany - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Expenditure on pensions for widows and orphans comprised about 30% of
Germany's budget.
- Industry operations about 30% less than before the war.
- National income about 70% less than before the war.
- Hyperinflation - money became 'useless'.
ROARING TWENTIES: What was it? - CORRECT ANSWER - A period during the
1920s where many countries experienced economic prosperity after the war.
This created optimism which created social changes and technological advances such as cars and
electricity.
ROARING TWENTIES: Technological advances - CORRECT ANSWER - - Automobile
Industry
- Electricity and electrical devices such as toasters, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators and irons
- Commercial airplanes
- Sanitisation systems
ROARING TWENTIES: Economic changes - CORRECT ANSWER - - People were able
to work regularly and spend their money
- Advertisements encouraged people to buy labour-saving appliances, such as toasters, vacuum
cleaners and fridges
The creation of electrical lights/lamps made streets bright at night, attracting more people to go
out at night.
ROARING TWENTIES: Social changes - CORRECT ANSWER - - The Hollywood
motion picture industry became much more popular, with the first talking picture created,
revolutionising the film industry.
- Fashion changed, mainly in women. 'Flappers' were women dressed in more 'boyish' styles.
- More jobs were available for women.
The introduction accepted more African Americans.
, THE GREAT DEPRESSION: What was it? - CORRECT ANSWER - A severe economic
depression that took place after the New York (Wall Street) market crash in 1929. It lasted until
1939.
THE GREAT DEPRESSION: Causes of the Great Depression - CORRECT ANSWER --
Stock market crash (1929) - By the late 1920s, so many investors were involved in investing
money and buying shares that share prices inflated. Many shareholders lost confidence in the
market and their shares. Due to this, prices fell rapidly, and the market crashed. Businesses
closed down and unemployment grew. Workers lost their jobs, or their wages were severely
slashed. Money became almost worthless due to hyperinflation.
THE GREAT DEPRESSION: Impacts of the Great Depression - CORRECT ANSWER --
Increased Unemployment
- Increased Homelessness and Poverty
- Decreased Standard of Living
- Human Suffering
- Rapid rise in crime rate
- 30% increase in housing prices
- International trade collapsed by 60%
GERMAN ROAD TO WAR: Hitler's acts of aggression (1933-34) - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1933 - After being appointed Chancellor, Hitler began to increase his power in
Germany, planning to rebuild the German Empire - "The Third Reich"
- Hitler sought to unite the German people - "protecting the 10 million Germans living outside
the Reich"
- He also withdrew Germany from the League of Nations
1934 - Hitler began to build up his army in secret.
GERMAN ROAD TO WAR: Hitler's acts of aggression (1935-36) - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1935 - Hitler declared that Germany was no longer bound by the Treaty of
