Which side was Japan on in WWII?
Axis Power
what happened to Germany during WWII?
Germany was divided into four occupied zones
Why did the US get involved in WWII?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Why did Italy switch sides in WWII?
to get its territories back.
What country wanted to control Europe after WWII?
The Soviet Union
What caused Japan to lose in WWII?
the deployment of a new and terrible weapon, the atomic bomb.
Why did Germany go to war in WWII?
Hitler invaded Poland from the west
What did the US do during WWII?
provide significant military supplies and other assistance to the Allies.
Why did Italy declare war on US?
in response to the latter's declaration of war upon the Empire of Japan following the attack on Pearl Harbor four days earlier.
How long did it take Europe to rebuild after WWII?
Five years
Why did Japan switch sides?
to make territorial gains
Why did Germany split after WWII?
the Allies each wanted to have some measure of control over the country.
What problems did Americans face after WWII?
Housing shortages, employment, readjustment to family life, rising inflation and lower wages, and shortages of goods.
what happened to italy during WWII
Italy became a war zone.
Did Europe ever recover from WWII?
Europe did recover from World War II.
what happened to Japan during WWII?
Japan formally surrendered to the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union.
Who sided with Germany in WWII?
Germany, Italy, and Japan.
what happened to US during WWII
unemployment virtually disappeared
Who liberated Italy in WWII?
General Sir Harold Alexander.
What problem did Europe face after WWII?
many European countries were heavily in debt to the United States and could not afford to rebuild.
What 3 countries did Japan invade in WWII?
Guam, Wake Island, and Hong Kong
When did Germany become its own country again after WWII?
October 3rd 1990
How was the US successful in WWII?
When did Italy switch sides in WWII?
June 10, 1940
When did Europe get involved in WWII?
September 1, 1939