War in Europe
When did D-Day take place?
June 6, 1944
Who was Japan's dictator leader during WWII?
Emperor Hirohito
What group was most targeted by the Nazis during the Holocaust?
Jewish
How was propaganda used during the war?
It was used to show support for the war, to encourage people to support the war, and to help keep people happy during war times.
Germany invaded _______ to officially begin WWII.
Poland
Who was the dictator leader of Germany before and during World War II?
Adolf Hitler
What is V-J Day?
Victory in Japan Day. It celebrates the day that Japan surrendered.
Which group, Allied Powers or Axis Powers, won WWII?
Allied Powers
Why did the United States enter the war to begin with?
Japan bombed the US Naval Base of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
World War II was a battle between what two country groups? (The names of each "side").
Allied Powers and Axis Powers
What was blitzkrieg?
A battle strategy that involved quick strikes to cause confusion and chaos.
What was the name of the naval base the Japanese attacked on December 7, 1941?
Pearl Harbor
What is Fascism?
A government led by a dictator having total and complete power.
What scientist helped make the atomic bomb?
Albert Einstein
Name the 3 main countries in the Axis Powers
Germany, Italy, Japan
What is V-E Day?
Victory over Europe Day. It celebrates the day Europe (Hitler) surrendered.
Name the two towns in Japan that the United States dropped atomic bombs on.
Nagasaki and Hiroshima
What country did Japan invade before WWII began in an effort to gain new land and resources?
China
How did life change for women during WWII?
Women had to enter the workforce again to take the jobs that the men (soldiers) left behind.
Name the 5 main countries in the Allied Powers.
Great Britain, France, United States, Russia, China
Why was the Battle of Normandy a turning point in the war?
Axis powers (Germany/Hitler) began to lose control over Europe. They realized they were "losing" the war.
What caused Japan to surrender?
The dropping of the 2nd atomic bomb on Nagasaki.
What was the Manhattan Project?
It was a codename for the research and development of the atomic bomb.
What was an internment camp?
Places similar to prisons. American people held Japanese Americans prisoner after the bombing of Pearl Harbor out of fear.
What was the Marshall Plan?
The plan to help Europe rebuild after World War II.