Rise of Totalitarianism
What word is this: Dictators controlled all aspects of the nation by eliminating rivals, denying liberties, using censorship, secret police
Totalitarianism
What event started World War 2?
The Invasion of Poland
How did the German dominate Europe?
Blitzkrieg tactics
What were the name of the Japanese pilots in WW2
What is Farmer's favorite color?
Purple
Who was General Ferdinand Foch and what did he say?
That the treaty of Versaille was just a 20 year ceasefire
What event led to the US entering the war?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
What might be the advantage of owning the Suez Canal during WW2?
Transportation
What was "new" about the fighting style in the battle in the Pacific.
They used aircraft carriers to carry planes across the ocean.
What sport is Farmer the worst at?
GOLF
What was the "Stab in the back" myth?
A belief in Germany after WW1 that they lost not b/c of military failure but rather b/c of the politicians, bankers, and Jewish people within Germany
What is the advantage of the "Cash and Carry" system?
The US can make money by selling war supplies while also not directly being involved in the war and avoiding another Lusitania situation
Who was the Allies' top priority during WW2
How did the Americans efficiently skip past heavily fortified islands.
Island-hopping
If Farmer could have any super power.... what would it be?
Teleportation
How were fascist leaders (like Hitler and Mussolini) able to rise?
Countries were devastated and weak minded after WW1 which led to fascists promising a better future and "return to glory" and gaining support.
How are we saving supplies for the war effort?
Rationing
What was the 1st step the US and the other Allies had to complete to fully reinforce in Europe.
They had to win the battle of the Atlantic.
How was the atomic bomb developed?
It a bunch of secret labs across the US.
Two boys are born to the mother at the same time, but they are not twins. How is that possible?
They are triplets
How did the weakness of the League of Nations show before the start of WW2
They had no real way to stop aggressor. They tried appeasement and peace talks but did not have the arts to actually forcefully stop advancements.
When entering the war, what issue does the US face?
They have to fight a 2 front war in Europe and in Asia.
What advantage did the allies gain with victories in France, Italy, and the USSR?
The allies can now surround Germany and attack them with nowhere to go.
What were the terms of the Potsdam Declaration?
"Surrender or Face Destruction"
What is Farmer's favorite food currently?
BBQ Plate w/ Brisket, Ribs, Mac n Cheese