Dates
World War Two started in...
1939
What started World War II?
Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Germany, ordered their army to invade Poland.
Which countries were on the Axis Powers?
What was the event that caused the US to enter WW2?
Japan's suprises attack on Pearl Harbor
Who was Adolf Hitler?
The German dictator who led his army to invade Poland, thus starting the War.
December 7th, 1941.
Why did Great Britain join World War II?
Like France, Great Britain had an agreement to Poland that if there independance was threatened then they would be there to support them. They would have helped Poland either way though, they could not watch Germany invade and occupy a country.
There were two different sides in the War. What was the name of the side with France, Great Britain, and the US?
The Allies
What was it called when the US switched the advantage from Japan to them by defeating all of Japan's Navy?
The Battle of Midway
Who was the president of the US during World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
When did the US enter World War II?
December 8th, 1941
Why did France join World War II?
France had a treaty with Poland, basically stating that if they got into a war, France would be there to help them.
What was the Manhattan Project?
The project of creating the Atomic Bomb
What was the day called when US, British, and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, by boat and airplane?
D-Day
What was Dwight D. Eisenhower's role in World War II?
Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe. He then led the Allies into D-Day.
When did the US drop the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan?
August 6th, 1945
Why did Italy join World War II?
Italy had the same idea as Germany, they wanted to gain territory and power.
At the end of the War, there were about __ US casualties in total
About 418,500 people
What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge?
This was the last major battle that then played a big part in stopping Germany's advance and helped with the US's victory.
What was the importance of J. Robert Oppenheimer?
Oppenheimer was the leader of the team of scientists who created the Atomic Bomb, or the stopper of WW2.
1945
What was the major event that caused the US to enter World War II?
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
True or False? World War II is the largest and bloodiest war in history.
True
What was the event that forced Japan to surrender, ending the war?
The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Who led the Pacific Fleet in the Battle of Midway?
Commander Nimitz