Before WWII
What country suffered because they had to pay back war debts after WWI?
Germany
What event started WWII?
The German invasion of Poland
What is blitzkrieg?
A surprise attack using fast moving tanks and airplanes followed by soldiers
Who was Sigmund Freud?
The man who came up with the idea that females love their fathers and males love their mothers. Was a FREAK!
Why did the Japanese invade China?
For raw materials, land, and markets
What was Hitler's book that stated his beliefs and goals for Germany?
Mein Kampf
What political movement gained appeal during the global depression?
Fascism
What is the battle of Stalingrad?
A major turning point battle for the ALLIES in Europe between Germany and the Soviet Union. Soviets won.
Who were the S.S.?
Hitler's secret police and body guards
What is the decision to give into aggression to keep peace?
Appeasement
What is the battle of the Philippine Islands?
A battle between Japan and US where US lost and it was a turning point in favor of the AXIS
Why did the Nazis hate the Jews?
They blamed them for ALL of Germany's problems
In what ways were Hitler's totalitarian Germany similar to Mussolini's totalitarian Italy?
1. censored media 2. creation of secret police 3. outlawed all political parties except their own
What were the two major sides of WWII and which countries were in each side?
Allies: England, France, US Axis: Italy, Germany, Japan
What were the three uses of concentration camps?
1. Death Camps 2. Medical and scientific experiments 3. Starvation and hard labor