German Aggression
The German invasion of which nation caused Britain and France to declare war on Germany?
Poland
Why did Japan attack the US naval base at Pearl Harbor?
To provide soldiers with necessary food and to build enough weapons to win the war were both goals that the US wanted to accomplish by ________ ________.
Rationing Goods
Name the three major leaders of the Axis powers of WW2.
Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, and Hirohito
They began an arms race to build the more powerful nuclear weapon
What was one cause of the German aggression that led to the beginning of WW2?
Many Germans still resented the harsh conditions that were put on Germany after WW1
How did Japan's aggression lead to a major turning point of WW2?
Name two examples of things that were rationed by the US government during World War 2.
Gas and food
Who was Joseph Stalin?
The leader of the Soviet Union
Many _______ and _______ __________ workers lost their jobs after the war due to declining demand and returning white serviceman.
Women and African American
Which of these events happened first?
Which one happened last?
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
Germany Surrenders
Germany invades Poland
Japan surrenders
The US uses nuclear weapons
First- Germany invades Poland
Last- Japan Surrenders
What event happened on December 7th?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Why did President Truman decide to use nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WW2?
He wanted to end the war and save lives
Who was Winston Churchill?
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
What was the name of the international organization created to keep peace after WW2?
the United Nations
What was the systematic killing of 11 million people, 6 million of whom were Jewish, called?
The Holocaust
What island was close to Japan and could serve as a staging area for an invasion?
Iwo Jima
What poster was made to encourage women to work in defense industries in order to support the war effort?
Rosie the Riveter
Who was president of the US during the majority of WW2?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is Eleanor Roosevelt mostly remembered for?
Fighting for human rights around the world
What was the name of the facilities that had gas chambers that could kill thousands of people at one time?
Death Camps
What is VJ Day?
The date that Japan formally surrendered to the US
Victory in Japan Day
Name two efforts that were used to help conserve important resources during WW2?
Who was the WW2 leader that founded the Fascist party in Italy?
Why was the League of Nations replaced with the United Nations?
It failed to prevent WW2