World War 2 Questions Flashcards

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What countries were in the D-Day Invasion?

Canada (correct)

England (correct)

U.S.A (correct)

France

Who was the dictator of Germany?

Adolf Hitler

Who was the leader of the USSR?

Joseph Stalin

Who were the 'Big Three'?

Franklin Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Japan after the war?

We occupied Japan for 7 years and created a democracy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the turning point of the war?

The Battle of Midway Signup and view all the answers

What two cities did we drop an atomic bomb on?

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Signup and view all the answers

What was V.E. Day?

Victory in Europe Day Signup and view all the answers

What was V.J. Day?

Victory in Japan Day Signup and view all the answers

What is Blitzkrieg?

Germany bombed London, Britain for 53 days. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the president at the beginning of WWII?

President Franklin Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the president at the end of WWII?

President Harry Truman Signup and view all the answers

Did the Great Depression end during the war?

True Signup and view all the answers

Who bombed Pearl Harbor?

Japan Signup and view all the answers

What brought us into the war?

The bombing of Pearl Harbor Signup and view all the answers

Who is Rosie the Riveter?

A symbol for women's power Signup and view all the answers

When did the bombing of Pearl Harbor happen?

December 7, 1941 Signup and view all the answers

Was Rosie the Riveter real?

False Signup and view all the answers

Where was Pearl Harbor?

Hawaii Signup and view all the answers

Name two things they did to the Jews in concentration camps.

<ol> <li>Killed them 2) Tortured them</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is a dictator?

A leader of a country with full control of everything Signup and view all the answers

What was the date when WWII started and ended?

Start - September 1, 1939, End - September 2, 1945 Signup and view all the answers

What does V-E Day mean?

Victory in Europe Day Signup and view all the answers

What does V-J Day mean?

Victory in Japan Day Signup and view all the answers

What was island hopping?

The strategy of taking over islands one by one Signup and view all the answers

What was the Manhattan Project?

It was when the U.S. was developing the atomic bomb Signup and view all the answers

Who was the dictator of Italy?

Mussolini Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of Japan?

Hideki Tojo Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of Midway?

It was the major turning point in the war. Signup and view all the answers

What happened on D-Day?

When U.S.A., Britain, and Canada invaded Normandy, France, to free them from the Nazis. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

D-Day Invasion

The D-Day invasion, also known as Operation Overlord, involved the U.S.A, England, and Canada.
The invasion aimed to liberate occupied France from Nazi control.

Key Figures

Adolf Hitler served as the dictator of Germany.
Joseph Stalin was the leader of the USSR.
The "Big Three" leaders were Franklin Roosevelt (U.S.A), Joseph Stalin (USSR), and Winston Churchill (United Kingdom).
Hideki Tojo was the dictator of Japan and a key figure in Japan’s militaristic initiatives.

Key Events

The Battle of Midway is recognized as a major turning point of World War II.
The U.S dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, contributing to Japan's surrender.
Victory in Europe (V.E.) Day marks the official end of combat in Europe.
Victory in Japan (V.J.) Day signifies Japan's surrender to the Allies.
Pearl Harbor was bombed by Japan on December 7, 1941, prompting the U.S. to enter the war.

Domestic Impact

The U.S. experienced economic recovery as the Great Depression ended during the war.
Rosie the Riveter became a cultural icon symbolizing women's contributions to the workforce.

Military Strategy and Warfare

Blitzkrieg refers to fast and aggressive military tactics employed by Germany, including a 57-day bombing campaign over London.
Island hopping was a strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific to capture strategic islands from Japan.
The Manhattan Project was a secret U.S. initiative to develop atomic bombs.
Operation Torch was the Allies' first coordinated mission in North Africa, aimed at protecting oil fields.

Concentration Camps and the Holocaust

Concentration camps were facilities where Jews and other minorities were subjected to forced labor, torture, and execution during the Holocaust.
The Holocaust involved the systematic genocide of Jews, overseen by the Nazis.

Post-War Consequences

After the war, Japan was occupied by the U.S. for seven years, leading to the establishment of a democratic government.
Germany was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the Allied powers, fundamentally reshaping the nation's political landscape.

Important Dates

World War II began on September 1, 1939, and concluded on September 2, 1945.

Additional Notes

The Navajo language was utilized for coded communication due to its complexity, providing a crucial advantage in military operations.
Joseph Stalin's leadership, coupled with the efforts of the Allied forces, played a significant role in defeating Axis powers.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on World War 2. This quiz covers key figures, invasions, and significant events related to the war. Perfect for history enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves!