1940
Name some countries German dictator Hitler invades.
Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands Belgium, Luxembourg and France
Who was the president in 1941?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
When does Germany surrender?
May 7, 1945 ending European conflict of WW2.
Which enchanting 1940 Disney film brings a wooden puppet to life, proving that even wood can dream big?
Pinocchio
Name 3 ways to cooks eggs.
Sunny side up, boiled, scrambled
Define Blitzkrieg.
"Lightning war" Military Tactic
What was the Lend-Lease Act?
It gives the president power to sell, lend or lease war supplies to other countries.
Who is president after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Harry S. Truman
Which comedy maestro directed "The Great Dictator," blending satire and slapstick like a true cinematic rebel?
Charlie Chaplin
What is the world's smallest country?
Vatican City
Who was the prime minister of Great Britain?
Winston Churchill
What Manhattan Project?
Research and development during WW2 producing the first nuclear weapons. led by the US with Canada and UK support.
What happens August 6, 1945?
United States drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima
Which animated masterpiece trotted its way to become the highest-grossing film of the 1940s, charming audiences with every graceful leap?
Bambi
"The Fab Four" refers to which rock group?
The Beatles
What was the selective training act of 1940?
It provides training and drafting for men going into the navy, army, marines and national guard.
What happened on December 7, 1941?
Japanese surprise attack the United States base Pearl Harbor sinking 12 US ships.Damaged/destroyed more than 300 aircraft. More than 2,300 military personnel.
What happens 3 days after the bombing of Hiroshima?
On August 9, 1945 the united states drops a bomb on Nagasaki
Who was the dazzling leading lady in "Gone with the Wind," turning Southern charm into a Hollywood legend?
Vivien Leigh
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Where was color first demonstrated on television in the United States?
CBS in New York
What was the result of Pearl Harbor? What was President FDR's response
He says that December 7 is a date that "will live in infamy" They declare war against japan.
What happens in September? 1945
Japan surrenders
Who is the heartwarming leading man in the classic "It's a Wonderful Life," whose charm still melts our hearts like a timeless holiday movie?
James Stewart
In what mountain range is Mount Everest located?
Himalayas