Causes
Who signed a non-aggression pact that would later be broken?
The Soviets and Germany
Who had composed the Axis powers?
The Germans, Japanese, Italians, and the Soviets, who later switched to the Allies
Which Battle marked the first time Wehrmacht had to retreat?
The Battle of Moscow
What was the effect of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Japan's surrender from the war
Which nation had the highest casualty count from the war?
The USSR
Why did Italy and Japan join the axis power?
They gained a lack of territory from WWI and were upset about it
Which weapon was considered banned in warfare because it seemed inhumane?
Flamethrowers
Which battle was Hitler's last major offensive?
Battle of Bulge
Why were the Japanese so aggressive with expansion?
Due to a lack of land and natural resources
Who were the Tokyo Trials held for?
The Japanese
What did the League of Nations do to try and avoid conflict?
They used appeasement to try and fulfill any threats needs
Which nation had developed the S-mine?
The Germans
Why had the Soviets switched from the axis to allied powers?
Germany had invaded Russia
What was the cause for the dropping of the atomic bombs?
Japan's aggression turning towards the US
About how many people died in total from the bombing of Hiroshima?
About 170,000 people
Why could the League of Nations not prevent conflicts after WWI?
1. They had limited power
2. They were slow to react
3. Not every nation was a member
Who had dropped two atomic bombs on who?
The US on the Japanese
Which battle was the first time the Hitler Regime admitted defeat?
The Battle of Stalingrad
Why had the US joined the war?
From the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Who had occupied East Germany and most of Eastern Europe after the war?
The Soviets
Who were the dictators on the axis powers' side?
Soviets - Joseph Stalin
Germany - Adolf Hitler
Italy - Benito Mussolini
Japan - Emperor Hirohito / Tojo Hideki
Who had composed the Allied powers?
The US, Britain, French, and the Soviets who had eventually switched to the Allies
What Battle had ended up making Hitler's army surrender?
The Battle of Berlin
How long had the battle on the Pacific ocean lasted?
Through the entire war
How did the Yalta Conference lead to the Cold War?
The Soviet Union controlled Eastern Europe and made the West defensive