Pre-War
This Treaty laid the groundwork for WWII with its harsh treatment of Germany.
Treaty of Versailles
The war began on this date, with the invasion of this country...
September 1, 1939 invasion of Poland
What event brought the US into WWII?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941
Despite enduring an almost year long aerial assault by the German Luftwaffe, this Allied country was never invaded.
Britain (The Battle of Britain; The "Blitz")
The Axis Powers consisted of:
Germany, Italy and Japan
This type of government typically has a dictator who controls all aspects of society.
Totalitarian
This tactic means "lightning war" and allowed the Germans to achieve great success early on
Blitzkrieg
What was not destroyed in the Pearl Harbor attacks?
Aircraft carriers
This Battle was a turning point on the eastern front of the European Theater
Stalingrad
Which came first? VE Day or VJ Day?
VE Day
What was the Munich Agreement?
In 1938, Europeans leaders met to discuss Hitler's aggressive actions beyond Germany's borders. The decision was made to allow him to keep the Sudetenland, as long as he promises not to take anymore. They were appeasing Hitler in an attempt to avoid war.
This allowed the US to supply the Allies with war materials on credit - bypassing the strict Neutrality Acts.
Lend-Lease Act
April 1942 American military response to the attacks at Pearl Harbor - Tokyo was a main target.
Doolittle Raids
This Turning Point battle on the western front of the European Theater was delayed due to weather, included use of paratroopers, and an amphibious approach. It's success allowed the Allies to begin taking back continental Europe.
D-Day; Invasion of Normandy
The Americans used this weapon to end the war in the Pacific
The Atomic Bomb
What was the US position at the start of the war?
Neutral
This country received the majority of Lend-Lease aid
Great Britain
This inspirational character encouraged women to take up jobs in war industry factories.
Rosie the Riveter
Island Hopping
What finally caused the Japanese to surrender?
The nuclear bombing of the city of Nagasaki - August 9, 1945
What was the name for the policy used at Munich?
Appeasement
Explain the US actions that angered Japan?
Embargo with Japan - cut off oil supply
What happened to the Japanese Issei and Nissei on the West Coast?
They were moved into Japanese Internment Camps (Executive Order 9066)
This group used their oral, native language to assist US forces in the campaign throughout the Pacific.
Navajo Code Talkers
Korematsu v. US decided that FDR’s Executive Order 9066 that sent Japanese-Americans to internment camps was _____________.
Constitutional - safety of the US in time of war