Leaders
Who was the leader of Germany during WWII?
Adolf Hitler
What does VJ Day commemorate in World War II?
Victory over Japan Day
What was the primary reason for the United States' entry into World War II?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor.
In 1945, 50 countries signed an agreement to promote dialogue during what type of conflicts?
International
Which country invaded other countries to obtain the resources it lacked during World War II?
Japan
Who was the president of the United States during WWII?
Harry Truman
What was the main reason for Germany's resentment (aggression) after World War I?
Loss of territory(land) and power (money)
What would happen if my family ran out of rations during WWII?
Explain the answer.
What does UN stand for?
United Nations
What was the main reason for President Truman's decision to use nuclear weapons to end the war?
To save lives and end the war quickly.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II?
Winston Churchill
What was a major turning point in the war?
D-Day
Name 3 items that were rationed during WWII.
Rubber, gasoline, sugar, butter, or coffee.
What did the Tuskegee Airman have to prove to Americans?
That were skilled pilots.
Which country followed a policy of isolationism and remained neutral at the beginning of World War II?
United States
Who was the leader of Italy during World War II?
Benito Mussolini
What was a turning point in the Pacific area of the war?
The recapture of an island in Japan by Allied forces.
Who did Rosie the Riveter encourage to work in factories and why?
Women
The men were away at war this caused a shortage of needed supplies.
What groups of people did Eleanor Roosevelt advocate for?
Civil Rights for women, African Americans or Blacks, and underprivileged.
What natural resources did Japan need to fuel its industrialization?
Oil, rubber, and iron ore.
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
What does D-Day refer to during World War II?
Day of the recapture of German occupied territory.
Who were the first African-American pilots in American military history?
Tuskegee Airman
What was the name of the organization Eleanor Roosevelt was appointed the head of?
United Nations Human Rights Commission
Name the Allied Powers.
United States, United Kingdom ( Great Britain), France