Important people
Who was the leader of Germany?
Adolf Hitler
Why did Japan want to invade China?
They wanted to invade China because Japan wanted to gain natural resources to help their economy.
How many Jews were murdered and killed during the Holocaust?
6 million Jews were killed during the Holocaust!
Where did the bombing take place during WW II?
It took place in Pearl Harbor which ultimately brought the U.S. into WWII.
Who was the prime minister of England during WW II?
Winston Churchill
Why was Japan forced to surrender?
Japan was forced to surrender because the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on them!
Where was VE Day located in?
Normandy France
Were women allowed to be a soldier during WWII?
No, women were not allowed to be soldiers during WW II but they did do many roles.
What leader was the dictator of Italy?
Benito Mussolini
What was VJ day?
When the U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on Japan in became known as VJ day (Victory in Japan).
What was the battle of Normandy, France known as?
It was known as D-Day.
Who was "Rosie the Riveter?"
She encouraged women to work in factories and help produce wartime supplies.
Who was the leader of the U.S. at the beginning of WW II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Where did Japan bomb the U.S. to start WW II?
Pearl Harbor
Who conquered other countries?
The dictators conquered other countries!
Why was food rationed to U.S. citizens?
Because food was scarce and needed to feed millions of U.S. soldiers.
Who was the dictator of the USSR during WW II?
Joseph Stalin
What was the battle that involved the strategy of "island hopping?"
Iwo Jima
Why did Great Britain and France invade Poland?
They wanted to get more land.
Why did the U.S. drop an atomic bomb Japan?
Because the Japanese would not surrender, and the U.S. attack could cost another 1 million U.S. casualties.