Important Events/Battles
What event "started" WW2?
The invasion of Poland
When did WW2 end?
1945
Who were the main victims of the Holocaust?
Jewish people living in Europe
How was the war finally ended?
The US dropped atomic bombs on Japan, forcing them to surrender.
Name the event: When Japan attacked China
The Massacre of Nanking
When did WW2 start?
1939
How were prisoners transported to camps?
They were packed in trains
What countries made up the allied powers?
The US, Great Britain, France, & Russia
What event caused the US to join the war?
The bombing/attack on Pearl Harbor
What is a dictator?
Someone who steals power and rules with absolute authority.
What are the two types of camps?
Work & Death Camps
Which countries made up the Axis Powers?
Germany, Japan, Italy
Describe what happened on D-day
The allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France to reclaim it from Germany
Who was the dictator of Germany during WW2?
Adolf Hitler
How many Jews died during the Holocaust?
6,000,000
How many people died during the Massacre of Nanking?
40,000 - 300,000
What battle was considered a turning point for the Allies?
The battle of Midway (The Naval battle between the US and Japan)
Who was the dictator of Italy during WW2?
Benito Mussolini
What reason did Hitler give for wanting to eliminate Jewish People?
He believed they were a disease to humanity.
What were the camps in America called? (The ones that were similar to the camps in the Holocaust)
Internment Camps