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 * Answer Key**


 * World War II**

1. The Axis: Germany, Italy, and Japan The Allies: France, U.S.A., Britain, Canada, New Zealand, India, Australia, and the Soviet Union.

2. France and England declared war on Germany when they refused to stop the invasion of Poland.

3. The Blitzkrieg


 * The Rise of Adolf Hitler**

1. When he was eighteen Hitler received an inheritance from his father's will. With the money he moved to Vienna where he planned to become an art student. Hitler had a high opinion of his artistic abilities and was shattered when the Vienna Academy of Art rejected his application. He also applied to the Vienna School of Architecture but was not admitted because he did not have a school leaving certificate.

2. In 1932, Hitler ran for President and won 30% of the vote, forcing the eventual victor, Paul von Hindenburg, into a runoff election. A political deal was made to make Hitler chancellor in exchange for his political support. He was appointed to that office in January 1933.

3. The original title Hitler chose was "Four and a Half Years of Struggle against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice." His Nazi publisher knew better and shortened it to "Mein Kampf," simply My Struggle, or My Battle.