Fascism
Mussolini and Hitler were dictators of a new type of political ideology. What was it called?
Fascism
Which country was most upset over how they were treated after WWI because of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
The two main theaters (regions) where WWII was fought
European Theater and Pacific Theater
Location of the Japanese attack against the United States which resulted in the U.S. entering WWII.
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
WWII finally ended the ______ ___________ because war production created 100% employment
Great Depression
The name given to the systematic extermination of Jews and other groups deemed undesirable by the Nazis
The Holocaust (Nazis called it the "Final Solution")
New weapon used to quickly end WWII. Japan surrendered after it was used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki; caused arms race with Soviet Union during the Cold War
The Atomic Bomb
What are two characteristics of a Fascist form of government?
Nationalism, Militarism, Racism, Anti-Communism, Authoritarianism
Country that wanted to regain the power it had lost after World War I
Germany
U.S. president during the majority of World War II
Who was Franklin Roosevelt?
What date was Pearl Harbor Attacked?
December 7th, 1941
Took on new roles to support war effort, joined nurse cadets and worked in factories to keep up production
Women
Anti-Jewish hate is called
Anti-Semitism
The American secret plan to create a nuclear bomb before the Germans.
The Manhattan Project
Who was dictator of Italy?
Benito Mussolini
Germany violated the Non-Aggression Pact when it invaded this country, officially starting WWII
Poland
Name three countries that made up the major Allied Powers?
Great Britain (England/UK), Soviet Union, & United States
Decisive battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. After Japan's defeat here, they would be on the defensive for the rest of the war
Battle of Midway
This supported the war effort by growing your own vegetables to increase the overall food supply
Victory Gardens
Approximately how many Jews died during the Holocaust?
6 Million
What city was the first city to have an atomic bomb dropped on it?
Hiroshima, Japan
Who was dictator of Germany?
Who was Adolph Hitler
What was the policy Britain and France used to avoid war with Germany?
Appeasement
Which three countries made up the Axis Powers
What is Germany, Japan, Italy
European eastern front battle that was a turning point in the war. After Germany retreated from this Soviet/Russian city, they were on the defensive for the rest of the war
Battle of Stalingrad
What was it called when citizens received coupons in order to reduce the amount of items consumed during a time of war?
Rationing
Auschwitz was the largest ____________ where Nazis imprisoned and systematically murdered Jews and others they deemed inferior
Concentration Camp or Extermination Camp
Why did President Truman drop the atomic bombs on Japan?
He wanted to end the war quickly & avoid a land invasion of Japan which would have resulted in massive U.S. casualties.
Who was the dictator who ruled the Soviet Union during World War II
Joseph Stalin
This country was isolationist until it was attacked in 1941
The United States
The day Germany surrendered; End of WWII in Europe
VE Day (Victory in Europe)
This battle finally opened up the Western Front in Europe, which allowed the U.S. and UK to liberate Paris & rest of France
Allied Invasion of Normandy (D-Day Invasion-June 6th, 1944)
During WWII, the U.S. government ordered Japanese Americans to live in _________ until the war was over
Internment Camps
The series of trials that put Germans on trial for crimes against peace and crimes against humanity
Nuremberg Trials
What caused the Japanese to finally surrender?
The dropping of two atomic bombs on cities in Japan
Adolf Hitler wrote this book while in prison that outlines his racist political philosophy.
Mein Kampf
The day Japan surrendered; End of war in Japan
VJ Day (Victory over Japan)
Hitler's last-ditch attempt to push back the allies-Dec 1944-Jan 1945
Battle of the Bulge
What is an example of the US government limiting individual rights based on race/nationality during WWII?
Japanese Internment
Group that believed the Aryan race was superior, that it should dominate the world, & wanted to eliminate all other people they deemed inferior
German Nazis
Which international organization was created after the World War II to prevent future wars?
The United Nations