Causes
World War I treaty that forced Germany to lose its territory and colonies
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
Fascist dictator of Italy
Who is Benito Mussolini
Hitler invades Poland
When is September 1, 1939?
Also known as Kristallnacht, special units were formed with government authorization to commit atrocities
What is “Night of Broken Glass”?
Ideological conflict between the United States and Soviet Union
What is the Cold War?
Far-right, nationalist authoritarian style of government
What is fascism?
Fascist dictator of Germany
Who is Adolf Hitler
Britain and France declare war
When is September 3, 1939?
Secret negotiation between Soviet Union and Germany to divide Poland
What is the Nonagression Pact?
U.S. support to help rebuild Western Europe
What is the Marshall Plan?
Economic depression from 1929-1939
What is the Great Depression?
Emperor of Japan
Who is Michinomiya Hirohito?
Battle of Normandy, also known as D-Day
When is June 6, 1944?
Major naval battle in the Pacific Theater
What is the Battle of Midway?
Alliance between the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe
What is the Warsaw Pact?
Aggressive military development and preparedness
What is militarism?
American president who served the majority of the time during the war
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Pearl Harbor is attacked
When is December 7, 1941?
Also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive in which the Allies won
Some examples are nuclear power, radar, and computers
What are the technological advancements from WWII?
Strong interest and support of a nation
What is nationalism?
British Prime Minister
Who is Winston Churchill?
An atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima
When is August 6, 1945?
British policy that allowed Hitler to expand as a means to avoid war
What is the Policy of Appeasement?
Dramatic increase of birth rates in America
What is the Baby Boom?