Introduction to World War II and Totalitarianism

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<p>Superiority of the Aryan Race (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failure of the German Economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germany's invasion of Poland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>To seize power by force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germany, Italy, Japan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It caused national humiliation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supported the Lend-Lease Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was characterized by a lack of active fighting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>State control of press, radio, and education (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hitler Youth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Convicted and received a short prison term (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>48:1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It upheld the constitutionality of Japanese American removal. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An official apology and reparations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sterilization Law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They faced a substantial financial burden due to taxes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gas Vans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joseph Mengele (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To contain Jews and control their population. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Half of the Jewish population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High mortality and lasting trauma among victims. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To annihilate the Jews through mass murder. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Institutionalization of racial theories. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local populations participated in the killings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It sparked the internment of Japanese Americans in the U.S. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Battle of Midway. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>62% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Racial prejudice and racism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1941-1942 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Operation Downfall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>110,000 to 120,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advancement in British Intelligence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conditions often included overcrowding and lack of basic amenities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They supported the internment due to perceived economic threats. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A decisive victory for German forces with heavy Canadian casualties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They caused a rapid end to the war with Japan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It expanded to become the fourth-largest navy in the world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Enigma Machine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The USSR declaring war on Japan. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The War Relocation Authority. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The attack on Pearl Harbor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were relegated to lower-paying positions and faced pay cuts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antibiotics, specifically penicillin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overreliance on surprise tactics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germany (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failure to achieve air superiority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>US, China, Britain, Australia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing aerial protection to convoys (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delivered over 3,000 vessels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Allies during WWII (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Praising Canadian soldiers' bravery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gas chambers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1.3 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>National Resources Mobilization Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Italian Campaign (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1945 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Testing new treatments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aircraft Designer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discovery of mass graves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>June 6, 1944 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Treblinka (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building weapons and ammunition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1-1.2 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To slow down the German invasion of France. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surrender on May 7, 1945 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They initiated a mass evacuation of troops from Dunkirk. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Underestimating the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They secured the bay and islands by November 8. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The campaign led to the cancellation of Operation Sea Lion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>October 24, 1945 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A significant escalation of the war with the invasion of the Soviet Union. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved relations with Great Britain and the US (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of German military knowledge about the Soviet terrain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His marriage to Eva Braun (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A program for systematic starvation of Soviet civilians. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Order No. 227 prohibiting retreat. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nijmegen Marches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They launched a major offensive across the Rhine River. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It caused major setbacks and reduced their forces significantly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Embarked on a massive shipbuilding effort for convoy escort. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assassinating all political leaders immediately. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Civilian resilience increased in response to the bombings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The harsh winter and urban warfare conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish superiority and force Britain to surrender. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Underestimating the combat strength of Soviet forces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It marked the beginning of the end for the German advance into the Soviet Union. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A government controlling all aspects of life and restricting individual rights.

A right-wing, dictatorial government controlling businesses and life, with strong nationalism.

Totalitarianism based on Hitler's ideology.

A classless society with government-owned businesses and control over the economy.

Focusing on one's own country, avoiding foreign alliances.

A system where everyone owns resources through government control, distribution of goods.

Leader associated with the Russian Revolution and Bolshevik Revolution.

Significant event in Russian history leading to the Bolshevik Revolution.

Italian dictator who established Fascism, founded the Fascist party, and became Prime Minister.

Political party led by Adolf Hitler, advocating for National Socialism.

Leader of the Nazi Party and dictator of Germany.

Peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing harsh terms on Germany.

Adolf Hitler's autobiography, detailing his ideology and goals.

A military strategy emphasizing rapid and overwhelming attacks.

Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.

Alliance opposed to the Axis powers during World War II.

Early period of World War II, characterized by little direct fighting on the European front.

International organization formed after World War I to prevent future wars.

Policy of giving into an aggressor's demands to avoid conflict.

Organizations designed to train young Germans in Nazi ideology and physical fitness.

Use of media and communication to influence public opinion in a particular direction.

Agreement between Germany and Soviet Union guaranteeing peace.

A line of French fortifications designed to deter a German invasion.

Evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, a major Allied defeat.

Air battle between RAF and Luftwaffe over Britain, thwarted German invasion attempt.

Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union, a major turning point in WWII.

The ideology behind Germany's expansionist goals.

Harsh winter conditions hindering German advance in Eastern Front, a critical failure.

Atrocities committed by Nazis against civilians and prisoners of war.

Brutal WWII battle, considered the deadliest, Soviet victory.

The code name for the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk during WWII.

Order to German forces to halt advance near Dunkirk, allowing Allied evacuation.

German bombing campaign against Britain in WWII.

Nazi order to execute captured Soviet political officials without trial.

Continuous naval warfare in Atlantic between Allies and Axis Powers.

Canada's significant participation in the war, including escort duties for convoys.

British Prime Minister during WWII, known for inspiring speeches.

German U-boats, or submarines, were used to attack British warships and disrupt maritime trade routes, aiming to cripple the British economy and military.

Advancements in British intelligence and the development of long-range aircraft enabled the Allies to effectively track and locate German U-boats in the vast Atlantic Ocean.

The Royal Canadian Navy played a crucial role in protecting convoys and battling German U-boats. Key contributions included expanding escort duties, controlling the Northwest Atlantic, and building over 3,000 vessels.

Operation Jubilee, a raid on Dieppe, France, aimed to disrupt German forces, destroy harbor facilities, and gain valuable intelligence, all while diverting Hitler's attention away from the Eastern Front.

The Dieppe Raid fell short due to several strategic errors, including a lack of air superiority, over-reliance on tanks without proper support, and insufficient intelligence on German defenses.

The Sailors’ Memorial in Halifax serves as a somber reminder of the sacrifices made in the Battle of the Atlantic, commemorating the over 70,000 lives lost, including 4,600 Canadians and 2000 members of the Canadian Navy.

World War II witnessed significant advancements in technology, from radar and sonar to computers and antibiotics, which influenced both military strategy and medical treatment during the war.

The Enigma Machine was a German device for secure communication, but its codes were cracked by British intelligence, using electronic computers and decoding techniques, ultimately contributing to the Allies' victory.

Penicillin, an antibiotic discovered before the war, became a vital tool for treatment during WWII, significantly reducing casualties from infections and contributing to the war effort.

The Pacific War began with Japan's aggressive expansionism, including its invasion of Manchuria, its attack on Pearl Harbor, and its attempts to conquer Southeast Asia, leading to a conflict with the United States and its allies.

The Southern Plan, a Japanese military strategy, aimed to secure vital resources from the Dutch East Indies and Malaya, aiming to secure economic resources and establish defenses for a potential negotiated peace.

The Pacific War involved a wide array of nations including the United States, China, Britain, Australia, the Philippines, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Canada, forming alliances to oppose Japan's aggression.

The turning point in the Pacific War occurred after the Battle of Midway, where the United States inflicted a major defeat on the Japanese fleet, shifting the balance of power in favor of the Allies.

The Pacific War ended with the unconditional surrender of Japan after the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, marking the end of World War II and ushering in a new era of global politics.

A period of strong friendship forged between Canada and the Netherlands during World War II.

Annual marches held in the Netherlands celebrating the Canadian-Dutch bond, commemorating the Canadian soldiers who died in the Netherlands during World War II.

Adolf Hitler committed suicide on April 30th, 1945, as Soviet forces entered Berlin. He married Eva Braun the previous day. They both took cyanide.

Hitler made several crucial mistakes during World War II, including underestimating the Soviet Union's strength, the power of U-boats, and the impact of bombing London.

Germany surrendered to the Allied forces on May 7, 1945, after a ceasefire was declared two days earlier. This marked the end of World War II in Europe.

The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945, with the goal of addressing the shortcomings of the League of Nations. It aimed to promote international cooperation and prevent future wars and conflicts.

Despite significant contributions in World War II, Canada faced a decline in its international influence as the Cold War began. It was less consulted on global issues and its position was less prominent.

World War II had a profound impact on Canada, leading to economic growth, increased union membership, and strengthened ties with both Britain and the United States.

A concentration camp in Poland where Jews were systematically murdered by the Nazis. It included gas chambers and forced labor.

A cyanide-based pesticide used by the Nazis to kill people in gas chambers during the Holocaust.

The process of freeing prisoners from concentration camps by Allied forces during World War II.

A Nazi program that targeted disabled people for killing, often through the use of gas chambers.

A conflict that involves the entire nation, including civilians, in the war effort.

The civilian population and activities behind the lines in a war effort.

A period of intense debate in Canada concerning mandatory military service during World War II.

Gardens planted by civilians during World War II to supplement food supplies and support the war effort.

A cultural icon representing women working in industrial jobs during World War II.

A series of battles fought by Allied forces, including Canada, to liberate Italy during World War II.

The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe.

A deception campaign during World War II designed to mislead the Germans about the location of the Allied invasion.

A strategically important mountaintop monastery in Italy that was heavily defended by German forces during World War II.

A waterway in the Netherlands where Allied forces fought to secure the port of Antwerp during World War II.

A tactical maneuver used by Canadian soldiers in urban warfare during World War II, involving creating small defensive positions in buildings.

The forced relocation and imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II due to unfounded fears of espionage and disloyalty.

The number of students per teacher in a school.

The campaign for official apology and reparations from the U.S. government for the unjust internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Prejudice, discrimination, and hatred against Jewish people.

A 19th-century German nationalist movement that promoted racial purity and the superiority of the Aryan race, often targeting Jews as an opposing force.

Nazi Germany's policies to systematically disenfranchise and remove Jews from various aspects of German society, including jobs, businesses, and social life.

A Nazi law passed in 1933 that aimed to prevent individuals deemed genetically 'unfit' from procreating by forcibly sterilizing them. It targeted people with disabilities and certain illnesses, including Jews.

A set of laws passed by Nazi Germany in 1935 to institutionalize racial discrimination and segregation against Jews, stripping them of their citizenship and other rights.

A violent pogrom against Jewish people in Germany on November 9-10, 1938, orchestrated by the Nazi regime. It involved the destruction of Jewish businesses, homes, and synagogues.

Forcibly segregated, overcrowded areas where Jews were confined by the Nazis during World War II.

Mobile killing units within the SS that were responsible for carrying out mass executions of Jews and other groups deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime.

Vehicles modified to use carbon monoxide gas for mass murder, initially used to kill disabled people before being adopted for the Holocaust.

A meeting of Nazi leaders in January 1942 where the 'Final Solution to the Jewish Question' - a plan for the systematic extermination of European Jews - was finalized.

Cruel and inhumane medical experiments conducted by Nazi doctors on prisoners in concentration camps, often resulting in death or permanent disability. These experiments aimed to benefit the German military and advance Nazi racial ideology.

Experiments conducted by Josef Mengele on twins in concentration camps, aiming to understand the similarities and differences in genetics and to see if the human body could be artificially manipulated.

Concentration camps specifically designed for the mass murder of Jews and other targeted groups during the Holocaust.

A surprise air strike by Japan on December 7, 1941, targeting the US Pacific fleet in Hawaii.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was considered a war crime by the US because it happened without a declaration of war.

A major naval battle in June 1942, marking a turning point in the Pacific War.

The forced relocation and incarceration of Japanese Americans into internment camps during WWII.

Internment was driven more by racism than any actual security threat.

Signed by FDR in 1942, it authorized the creation of military areas on the West Coast, leading to Japanese internment.

White farmers, fearing competition, and labor shortages after internment, supported it.

White businessmen in Hawaii opposed internment, as Japanese labor helped rebuild Pearl Harbor.

Internment camps were seen as a way to keep code-breakers away from potential contact with Japanese agents.

A report that dismissed the threat of Japanese Americans to national security, but was suppressed.

The US civilian agency responsible for the relocation and detention of Japanese Americans.

Internees lived in poorly built barracks with limited resources and were guarded.

Medical care was insufficient, leading to challenges for interns, particularly infants and the elderly.

The internment of Japanese Americans raises questions about civil liberties and racial prejudice during wartime.

The use of nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, which resulted in significant civilian casualties.