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Which countries were part of the Axis Powers?
Which countries were part of the Axis Powers?
- Japan (correct)
- Italy (correct)
- Germany (correct)
- France
What does fascism refer to?
What does fascism refer to?
a kind of aggressive nationalism
What is isolationism?
What is isolationism?
idea that a country should avoid international commitments
What is 'Mein Kampf'?
What is 'Mein Kampf'?
What is Manchuria?
What is Manchuria?
Who was a fervent anti-Communist and a great admirer of Benito Mussolini?
Who was a fervent anti-Communist and a great admirer of Benito Mussolini?
Where did many military officers in Japan believe Japan was destined to dominate?
Where did many military officers in Japan believe Japan was destined to dominate?
What did Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin begin in 1927?
What did Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin begin in 1927?
What is the Nazi Party also known as?
What is the Nazi Party also known as?
Who led the 1936 rebellion in Spain that became a civil war?
Who led the 1936 rebellion in Spain that became a civil war?
What does Blitzkrieg mean?
What does Blitzkrieg mean?
What is Danzig?
What is Danzig?
What was the Maginot Line?
What was the Maginot Line?
What is appeasement?
What is appeasement?
What does Anschluss mean?
What does Anschluss mean?
What country was divided by the secret deal in the Nazi-Soviet nonaggression pact?
What country was divided by the secret deal in the Nazi-Soviet nonaggression pact?
What was the air battle that began in June 1940 known as?
What was the air battle that began in June 1940 known as?
What two areas did Hitler aim to seize for supplies in 1937?
What two areas did Hitler aim to seize for supplies in 1937?
After the fall of Poland, where did Hitler and his generals decide to attack next?
After the fall of Poland, where did Hitler and his generals decide to attack next?
What was the only port remaining open for Britain and France to evacuate from Belgium?
What was the only port remaining open for Britain and France to evacuate from Belgium?
What were the Nuremberg Laws?
What were the Nuremberg Laws?
What was Auschwitz?
What was Auschwitz?
Who was Anne Frank?
Who was Anne Frank?
What does Shoah refer to?
What does Shoah refer to?
What was the Gestapo?
What was the Gestapo?
What event in 1938 marked a significant escalation in Nazi persecution against the Jews?
What event in 1938 marked a significant escalation in Nazi persecution against the Jews?
What did few Americans want to raise immigration quotas for?
What did few Americans want to raise immigration quotas for?
What was one of the first and largest concentration camps built in 1937?
What was one of the first and largest concentration camps built in 1937?
Who did the Nazis hold in contempt along with Jews?
Who did the Nazis hold in contempt along with Jews?
At what event did Nazi leaders plan for the extermination of Europe's Jews more quickly?
At what event did Nazi leaders plan for the extermination of Europe's Jews more quickly?
What did the Lend-Lease Act state regarding arms?
What did the Lend-Lease Act state regarding arms?
What is the hemispheric defense zone?
What is the hemispheric defense zone?
What was the Neutrality Act of 1939 revised to allow?
What was the Neutrality Act of 1939 revised to allow?
What are strategic materials?
What are strategic materials?
What was the Reuben James?
What was the Reuben James?
In June of 1941, which country did Hitler invade?
In June of 1941, which country did Hitler invade?
Study Notes
Key Historical Terms and Concepts
- Axis Powers: Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.
- Fascism: Political ideology characterized by aggressive nationalism and authoritarianism.
- Isolationism: A foreign policy strategy advocating non-involvement in international affairs.
Significant Figures and Works
- Mein Kampf: Autobiographical book by Adolf Hitler written while imprisoned, outlining his ideology and future plans for Germany.
- Adolf Hitler: Führer of Nazi Germany, known for his fervent anti-Communism and admiration of Benito Mussolini.
- Benito Mussolini: Italian dictator and leader of the National Fascist Party, who supported the 1936 Spanish civil war.
Geography and Strategic Locations
- Manchuria: Resource-rich province in China invaded by Japan, critical for its natural resources.
- Danzig: Polish port city with significant German historical roots.
- Maginot Line: Defensive line of fortifications built by France along the German border, ineffective during WWII.
Military Strategies and Events
- Blitzkrieg: Military strategy known as "lightning war" involving rapid, coordinated attacks.
- Battle of Britain: Air battle that occurred between German Luftwaffe and British air force from June to fall 1940.
- Kristallnacht: Night of broken glass; a nationwide pogrom in 1938, escalating Nazi persecution of Jews.
Notable Legislation and Policies
- Nuremberg Laws: Laws that stripped citizenship from Jewish Germans and prohibited intermarriage with non-Jews.
- Lend-Lease Act: US legislation allowing the lending or leasing of arms to countries deemed vital to US defense.
- Neutrality Act of 1939: Revised to permit warring nations to buy arms from the US on a cash-and-carry basis.
Concentration Camps and the Holocaust
- Auschwitz: Notorious extermination camp where approximately 1.6 million people were killed.
- Buchenwald: One of the first and largest concentration camps established near Weimar, Germany, in 1937.
- Shoah: Hebrew term meaning "catastrophe," commonly used to refer to the Holocaust.
Nazi Anti-Jewish Action and War Expansion
- Wannsee Conference: Meeting of Nazi officials in 1942 to organize the systematic extermination of Jews.
- Reuben James: American destroyer sunk by a German submarine, highlighting rising tensions before the US entered WWII.
- Invasion of the Soviet Union: Launched by Hitler in June 1941, breaking the Nazi-Soviet nonaggression pact.
Key Events and Their Impacts
- Appeasement: Policy of making concessions to avoid conflict, notably associated with negotiations before WWII.
- Anschluss: Term for the unification of Austria and Germany, part of Hitler's expansionist agenda.
- Evacuation at Dunkirk: The only remaining port for British and French forces to escape after being surrounded in Belgium.
Affected Groups and Social Dynamics
- Victims of Nazi Ideology: Jews, homosexuals, people with disabilities, Gypsies, and Slavic people faced severe persecution under Nazi rule.
- Anne Frank: Jewish girl whose diary documents her life in hiding during the Holocaust, symbolizing the human impact of Nazi terror.
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Test your knowledge of key terms from History Chapter 11. This quiz covers significant concepts like the Axis Powers, fascism, and more, helping you deepen your understanding of international relations during World War II. Perfect for students preparing for exams or anyone interested in history.
