Causes
What event is commonly considered the immediate cause of World War II?
The invasion of Poland in September 1939
What was the first major battle fought entirely in the air during World War II?
The Battle of Britain
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
What international organization was formed after World War II to promote peace and cooperation?
United Nations
Which country was most severely affected by the Great Depression, leading to the rise of extremist political movements?
Germany
Which treaty's harsh penalties contributed to the rise of Adolf Hitler?
The Treaty of Versailles
Which battle marked the first major defeat of German forces in the Soviet Union?
The Battle of Stalingrad
Who was the British Prime Minister known for his leadership during World War II?
Winston Churchill
What was the primary outcome of the Nuremberg Trials?
The prosecution of war crimes
What economic crisis in the late 1920s contributed to the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe?
The Great Depression
What was the policy called that France and Great Britain utilized to try and stop Hitler?
Appeasement
What was the largest amphibious invasion in history that took place on June 6, 1944?
D-Day (the Normandy Invasion)
Who was the U.S. President at the beginning of World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
How did World War II impact the global balance of power?
The emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as superpowers
How did the Great Depression affect global economies?
It caused widespread unemployment and economic instability
Name the ideology that promoted extreme nationalism and was a driving force in the lead-up to World War II
Fascism
Which battle was fought in North Africa and was a significant victory for the Allies?
The Battle of El Alamein
Who was the commander of the German Afrika Korps?
General Erwin Rommel
What was the economic plan by the U.S. to help rebuild Europe post-war?
The Marshall Plan
How did the Great Depression contribute to the outbreak of World War II?
The economic instability that led to the rise of aggressive nationalism
Which country signed a non-aggression pact with Germany in 1939, surprising many observers?
The Soviet Union
What was a significant outcome of the Dunkirk evacuation for the Allies?
The preservation of a large portion of the British Army
What British leader was responsible for the foreign policy of appeasement?
Neville Chamberlain
What was the term used for the political and military tension between the Soviet Union and the Western powers after WWII?
The Cold War
What event marked the beginning of the American Great Depression that affected the rest of the world?
The Stock Market Crash of 1929