Causes of WWII
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
The treaty forced Germany and other Central Powers to take all the blame for World War I.
What were the 2 sides?
The axis and the allies.
When was the attack of pearl harbor?
December 7, 1941
Where is pearl harbor located?
Honolulu, Hawaii
What was the purpose of the Yalta.
To re-establish the nations.
What kind of pact did Hitler and Stalin sign?
A non aggression pact.
Who were the allies?
France, America, Britain, and Soviet Union
When was the attack of the second battle of el alemein?
October 23, 1942 – November 11, 1942
Did this attack cause the US to declare war on Japan?
Yes.
What was the soviet union now in control of?
Eastern Europe.
What did Japanese leaders want from expansion?
They wanted raw materials.
Who were the Axis?
Japan, Italy, and Germany.
When was the battle of Bulge?
December 16, 1944 – January 25, 1945
Which side did the US join for WWII?
The allied side.
What was the punishment for those found guilty during the Tokyo Trials?
Death in prison or seven years of imprisonment.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
To prevent future world wide conflicts.
What places was the atomic bomb dropped?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
When was the battle of Stalingrad?
August 23, 1942 – February 2, 1943
Did the allied force win WWII?
What replaced the league of nations?
The United Nations.
How did the League of Nations fail?
Limited powers for punishment, slow to react, and not everyone was a member.
When did the USSR switch sides?
June 1941.
When was the battle of Berlin?
April 16, 1945 – May 2, 1945
What kind of attack was this?
It was a surprise military strike.
What country put the most money into war costs?
The United States.