Causes & Leaders
This economic problem helped dictators gain power after WWI.
What is economic depression and unemployment?
WWII began when Germany invaded this country.
What is Poland?
These countries made up the Axis Powers.
What are Germany, Italy, and Japan?
Information used to influence people’s opinions.
What is propaganda?
The Holocaust was this type of event.
What is genocide?
This dictator ruled Germany.
Who is Adolf Hitler?
This attack caused the U.S. to enter WWII.
What is Pearl Harbor?
These countries fought against the Axis Powers.
What are the Allies?
Pride and loyalty to one’s country.
What is nationalism?
Women were encouraged to do this during WWII.
What is work in factories/support the war effort?
This dictator ruled Italy.
Who is Benito Mussolini?
This 1944 invasion helped the Allies take back France.
What is D-Day?
This country attacked Pearl Harbor.
What is Japan?
Limiting goods during wartime.
What is rationing?
WWII made the U.S. become this.
What is a world power?
This type of government is controlled by one powerful leader.
What is totalitarianism?
The U.S. fought Japan mainly in this ocean.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
This country was invaded first to start WWII.
What is Poland?
The systematic killing of a group of people.
What is genocide?
WWII caused the U.S. to become more involved in this.
What are global affairs?
Explain how economic problems after WWI helped dictators like Hitler gain power.
What is people were poor and desperate, so they supported strong leaders who promised change?
Explain why the attack on Pearl Harbor was important to the outcome of WWII.
What is it caused the United States to enter the war, which helped the Allies win?
Explain the difference between the Axis Powers and the Allied Powers.
What is the Axis Powers were Germany, Italy, and Japan, while the Allies were countries like the U.S., Britain, and France who fought against them?
Explain how propaganda was used during WWII and why it was important.
What is it was used to influence people to support the war, such as encouraging soldiers or workers?
Explain how WWII changed life for civilians in the United States.
What is women worked in factories, people rationed goods, and everyone helped support the war effort?