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What were the main intentions behind the Treaty of Versailles, signed by Germany on June 28th, 1919?
To impose harsh penalties and weaken Germany
What did soldiers have to do after landing on D-Day?
Run across 300 yards of open beach to reach the base of a 150-foot high bluff
What was the Cold War?
An era of intense rivalry and tension between the United States and the Soviet Union
What event marked the beginning of the Korean War?
The invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces
What was the Holocaust?
The systematic persecution and genocide of millions of Jews
What were some of the causes of World War II?
Economic depression, rise of dictators like Hitler, appeasement
What does "VE Day" stand for regarding WWII?
Victory in Europe Day
What is containment in the Cold War?
the strategy of limiting the influence and expansion of communism
What was the significance of the division of Korea along the 38th parallel?
It established the border between North and South Korea.
What does V-J Day, celebrated on August 15th, 1945, signify in history?
It commemorates the end of World War II in the Pacific, signifying Japan's surrender.
What were key factors contributing to Hitler's rise to power in Germany after World War I?
Financial challenges, political chaos, and social unrest
Why was the Navajo language chosen for the code used by the code talkers?
Because it had no written alphabet and was known only to Navajos and a few missionaries
What is the difference between a hot war and a cold war?
A hot war involves direct military conflict, while a cold war involves ideological and political rivalry without direct military engagement.
How was the division of Korea along the 38th parallel made?
It was the result of negotiations between the Soviet Union and the United States after WWII
What government characterized East and West Germany during the Cold War?
East Germany was communist, and West Germany was democratic.
What was appeasement before WWII?
Yielding to Hitler’s demands for territory to prevent conflict
What was the Manhattan Project?
A top-secret American program to build an atomic bomb
What was the Truman Doctrine?
A commitment to containing the spread of communism
Which statement accurately describes the United States' involvement in supporting North or South Korea during the Korean War, and/ or beyond?
The United States continues to support South Korea in a war that has not officially ended
What was the Iron Curtain during the cold war?
A political and physical barrier dividing Eastern and Western Europe
Why did the United States become involved in World War II?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
What were the effects of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II?
It destroyed about 60% of the city and resulted in the deaths of between 80,000 and 120,000 people, including children.
What were Truman's policies during the Cold War?
Containment
What event marked the beginning of the Korean War?
The invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces
What primarily contributed to the emergence of the Cold War?
Tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II