Causes of WWII
Who was the leader of Germany who invaded Poland in 1939?
Adolf Hitler
What weapon was used to shoot fire out of it during WWII?
The Flamethrower
Where did the attack on Pearl Harbor happen?
Hawaii
When did the Battle of the Atlantic happen?
September 3, 1939 - May 8, 1945
Did WWII eventually lead to the Cold War?
Yes
What was the Stock Market Crash?
A major decline in US stock market values
What were the boats that Germany used during WWII?
U-boats
What battle did Germany easily take over France?
The Battle of Dunkirk
What was the first battle of WWII?
The Battle of the Atlantic
Either the death penalty or they got some years on prison
What was Germany forced to sign after WWI ended?
The Treaty of Versailles
What is the MG42?
It was a gun used in warfare during WWII and it was quick firing and had lots of ammunition
What battle made Germany surrender?
The Battle of Berlin
Who won the Battle of Coral Sea?
The US
How many soldiers were killed during WWII?
Around 20 million soldiers
What was the Great Depression?
It was an economic depression that lasted for around 10 years
What was the "Bouncing Betty"?
It was a mine placed under the ground to blow up enemies who stepped on it
What battle had the most casualties?
The Battle of Stalingrad
What battle forced Japan to evacuate the Pacific Ocean area?
The Battle of Guadalcanal
When was the United Nations founded?
1945
What was the Munich Conference?
In 1938 Germany was given Sudetenland/W. Czech. so that they would get what they wanted, land, but they still ended u attacking Poland starting WWII
How did the US shut down Japan?
They used atomic bombs to bomb them
What battle did the US bomb the German city?
The Battle of Dreden
What was the Battle of Coral Sea?
It was a battle between the US and Japan. It was a battle fought for four days that stopped Japan from expanding their territory and stopped them from invading Port Moresby
What were the trials called for the Germany leaders?
The Nuremberg Trials