World Studies Ch 18

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor destroyed most of America's aircraft carriers.

Italy and Japan were members of the Axis powers

What country dominated and seized most of Eastern Europe after World War II

Give the name for the philosophy that encouraged free choice and accepting consequences

Spain had a Fascist government during World War II.

The Allies invaded France on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day

This president led America during World War II and died shortly before it ended.

World War II demonstrated once again that man has a sin nature.

The Anti-Comintern Pact allied Germany with Japan against what nation?

Hitler referred to his German empire at the

What term describes political rivalry that stops short of actual war?

Allied Commander in the Pacific who returned to free the Philippines from Japan

British general that defended Egypt and known as the Desert Rat

Give the month, day, and year Germany invaded Poland starting World War II.

Shoah is the Hebrew term for what is commonly called the Holocaust

What was the code name for the Nazi's program of "mercy killing"?

Japanese general who promoted attach on Pearl Harbor

World War II resulted in increased European influence in the world.

Germany bombed London in preparation for an invasion was called the Battle of Britain.

List a 2nd major turning point of World War II

Dictator in Spain

British prime minister who gave in to Hitler's demands

Bad weather conditions delayed Germany's air force from bombing the Allies at what location?

Developed abstract expressionistic painting

American general who was the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces and oversaw the defeat of Axis troops in North Africa

German General mostly in North Africa

Give the month, day, and year the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

List 1 major turning point of World War II

Germany marched into Poland without encountering armed Polish resistance.

At what conference did Britain and France let Hitler take the Sudetenland?

The U.S. dropped 2 atomic bombs on cities in

What is the term for avoiding conflict by making concessions?

What was Germany's air force called?

Emperor of Japan

In what famous battle did Hitler's forces unsuccessfully attempt to break through the Allied line?

What event occurred on September 2, 1945?

Japan's invasion of Manchuria prompted the League of Nations to declare war on Japan.

Name the 2 nations that were a part of the military alliance called the Pact of Steel