Global Engagement test: World War 2

Affected many countries around the world. This led to governments becoming unstable.

Once dictators came to power, they wanted to form Alliances

an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory

Benito Mussolini, Hideki Tojo, Adolf Hitler.

The Allied success in turning back the last major German offensive of the war

Hitler’s last failed attempt to force the Allies off the mainland of Europe

Japan, Italy, Germany

Hitler and Stalin secretly agreed to invade Poland and split it amongst themselves.

Leader of Italy

What president gave the “Date of Infamy” speech?

Leader of Soviet Union

Allies gained a base for air raids on Japan &was a major factor in the US not invading Japan.

last major battle in Europe between the Germans and Soviets.

sale or exchange of arms to any country whose defense is vital to the defense of the US

Luftwaffe vs Royal Air Force.The blitz ended so Hitler could turn his attention to the Soviets.

Where were the atomic bombs dropped?

This victory led to the liberation (freeing) of France.

Once dictators came to power, they wanted to expand their empires & begin annexing countries.

the day that marked the end of the war in Europe

Leader of Japan

Kamikaze attacks first occurred during this battle & Japan lost important transportation routes

largest banzai attack of World War 2.

Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to take no military action against each other

What event caused US to enter WW2?

Policy of making concessions (giving in) to a dictator to avoid war.

Had severe consequences for Germany

US, Soviet Union, Great Britain

Monument in DC; Japanese use different tactics: hiding in underground tunnels and caves