World War 2 (A)
The three countries originally in the Axis Powers
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Who were the Allied forces?
Canada, Poland, France, USA and Soviet Union
Who was the leader of Italy during World War 2?
Benito Mussolini
Who was the leader of Germany during WWW2?
Adolf Hitler
What was the name of the operation where they stormed the beaches on Normandy?
Operation Overlord
Who was the leader of Japan during WWII?
Emperor Hirohito
What nation did Germany invade to cause ww2? A. Netherlands, B. Poland, C. Austria, or D. Czechia
B. Poland
Define Neutral
not favoring either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
Define Infamy
the state of being well-known for some bad quality or deed
Who created the Munich Pact?
Prime Minister Chamberlain
What country was Joseph Stalin the leader of?
USSR or Russia
How long did World War II last?
A 3
B 6
C 9
D 12
B 6
What was the Lend Lease Act?
It got the U.S closely involved (NOT FULLY) into ww2. U.S was still netural but they let the allies. Passed on March 11, 1941, this act set up a system that would allow the United States to lend or lease war supplies to any nation deemed "vital to the defense of the United States
What was Hitler's final solution?
The Holocaust
When a president dies in office, who takes over as president?
Vice President
Define Anti-Semitism
hostility toward or discrimination against Jews
Define fascism
a political philosophy in which total power is given to a dictator, individual freedoms are denied, and nationalism and often racism are emphasized
The conference name where they decided to split Germany in two.
Yalta Conference
The name of a leader who has complete control over all aspects of government and even citizens lives
Dictator
Who was the president of the United States at the start of WW2
Franklin D Roosevelt
Important Dates: 7th of December, 1941
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Define Aryan Supremacy
a belief that Germans represent a superior form of humanity
What are the steps to American involvement in WWII
1.The U.S. follows a policy of isolationism.
2.The U.S. provides economic aid to Allies through the Lend-Lease Act.
3.The U.S. becomes involved in the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Date of D-day
June 6th
What is the term used to describe the separation of people based on race?
Segregation