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World War II
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Quiz Review for the second World War and the affects it had on the world.
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1
Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
To destroy Soviet Union fleet units
All of the these
To bring the U.S. into WWII
They wanted their trade supplies from the US
2
Who were the Allied Powers?
China, Russia, and Ireland
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and USA
Canada, Sweden, and Australia
3
The Lend-Lease Act
gave president authority to send weapons where he saw fit
strengthened America's alliance with Germany
began shipments of oil to Japan
None of the these
4
What was the Manhatten Project?
Japan's plan to bomb Pearl Harbor
Germany's plan to invade Poland
The US's secret plan to develop the atomic bomb
Italy's plan to conquered Ethiopia
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What was Anschluss?
Taking over Poland
A type of German cheese
Joining Germany & Austria
What you sound like when you sneeze
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What was the Holocaust?
Discrimination or violent hostility directed at Germans
when hitler was born.
the systematic attempt to save an entire people
The Holocaust was an attempt by the Nazis to destroy the Jewish people.
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How were the British able to win the Battle of Britain
The British being able to assassinate Hitler
German civilians revolted against Hitler
The development of Radar and Sonar
Luftwaffe was able to defeat the Royal Air Force
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What happened on VE day?
Japan surrendered
Germany surrendered
Germany killed the King of England
Pearl Harbour was bombed
9
The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact was an agreement that
Germany and USSR would split Poland and not fight each other
German U-boats would only be used against American ships
Britain and France would not interfere with Nazi aggression
Hitler and Stalin would agree to be less cranky
10
What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
To make the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
To support countries going through war
To keep Russia happy
To maintain international peace and security
11
What is the Rhineland?
Area between Germany and Russia
Area between France and Germany
Small part of Austria
Small part of Czechoslovakia
12
Who were the leaders of the Axis Powers?
Wilson, Hitler, and Mussolini
Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini
Roosevelt, Truman, and Churchill
Robinson, Fulton, and Harris
13
The Leaders of the Allied Powers after 1941 were; _______, _______ / _______ and _______.
Mussolini, Churchill/ Robinson and Stalin
Churchill, Batman / Robin and Stalin
Churchill, Roosevelt/Truman and Stalin
Mussolini, Roosevelt/ Truman and Stalin
14
What is Isolationism?
being involed with the world
tactics used in war.
War matters
The policy of avoiding affairs/ certain matters
15
What leader took control of Spain after the Spanish Civil War?
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Adolf Hitler
Che Guevara
16
Nuremberg Trials
French attacking the US and being put on trial because of it.
Trials of Nazi war criminals held at Nuremberg, Germany, after WWII.
Japanese Americans being angry for being stuck in camps.
The US taking over German territory.
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Who was the victims of the Holocaust?
Jews, Evil people, Africans, Itailians
Jews, Australians, Serbians, Chinese
Jews, Americans, Mexicans, British, Homosexuals
Jews, Soviet POW's, Polish, Disabled, Homosexuals.
18
What was Operation Sea Lion?
German Invasion of England
German plan to kill all Penguins via Sea Lions
English invasion of Germany
German plan to open up sea worlds world wide
19
What was the location of D-Day?
Pas de Calais, France
Normandy, France
Paris, France
Berry, France
20
The axis powers were...
Germany, United States, and Japan
Germany, France, and Japan
Germany, Italy, and China
Germany, Italy, and Japan
21
who won the battle of stalingrad
the russians
the germans
the americans
the french
22
What was the Battle of the Bulge?
A suprise Allied Attack to push into Germanny
A battle between Britain and Italy
A Japanese/American battle in the pacific
The final German Attack on the Allies in Belgium/France
23
What is the significance of Iwo Jima?
US Marines were not victorious.
Nearly 7,000 Nazi soldiers lost their lives during battle
It was the site of this famous photo
This was the first battle on US soil.
24
What was the purpose of the Yalta Conference
To divide Germany
Dividing up Russia
United States taking control of Germany
Creating the League of Nations
25
The Miracle at Dunkirk was:
the French Resistance held off the Nazis for 4 days
rescue of British troops from France
making of waffles
creation of Nuclear bombs
26
Why was the Spanish Civil War significant?
Hitler and Mussolini lost a lot of men, delaying WWII
Great Britain took over Spain and used its' resources for WWII
United States started to get involved in European fairs again
It was a "Dress Rehersal" for the Axis Powers
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What was the Munich Agreement?
Stated that allied countries would recognise Hitler
More anti-Jewish laws
Allowed Germany to take territory in Czechslovakia as part of appeasement
A treaty between Germany and Russia to not attack each other
28
The Germans planned what operation to invade Russia?
Barbarossa
Conquer Communism!
Fortitude
Overlord
29
Which of the following was a cause of WWII
Allied powers aggression (France, G.B., U.S.A.)
All of the these
Appeasement
Happiness over the Treaty of Versailles
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What was the blitzkrieg?
Giving in to an aggressor's demands to keep peace
Lightning war
German air force
Opposition to all war
