Causes
Treaty of Versailles
How were the Germans punished by the Treaty of Versailles?
Blitzkrieg
What was the Blitzkrieg?
Dunkirk Evacuation
Why were French civilians forced to evacuate Dunkirk?
Pearl Harbor
What was the effect of Japan bombing Pearl Harbor?
Aftermath
Great Depression and the rise of leaders
How did the great depression cause the rise of powerful leaders.
Invasion of Poland
The invasion of Poland led to what other event in World History?
Battle of Britain
What did the Germans hope for when trying to eliminate British cities?
Battle of Midway
Who beat who in the Pacific?
Nuremburg Trials
Who were tried for war crimes during the Nuremburg Trials?
Aggression
Which countries had the main dictators?
Hitler-Stalin Pact
What did this mean for Germany and the USSR?
Battle of Moscow
What led to Germany losing in the 2nd half of the battle?
Battle of Leyte Gulf
What was a turning point of the battle?
Tokyo Trials
What was the punishment for those found guilty during the trials?
Appeasement
Why were countries fearful for another war?
Weapons
What were some of the most dangerous weapons in WWII?
Battle of Berlin
What caused the end to this battle? What was the aftermath of the battle?
Battle of Coral Sea
This battle prevented Japan from spreading. In which part of the world could Japan not expand into?
United Nations
What did the UN promote?
Alliances Form
Who was part of the non-agression pact?
D-Day/Battle of Normandy
What did the Allies do that was significant?
Battle of Guanacanal
How was this a major turning point in the war?
Declaration of Human Rights
What did the declaration promise?