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World War 2 Quiz Flashcards

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What two powers were there?

  • Axis
  • Ally
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • None of the above

    • Which countries were the Axis Powers?

    Germany, Italy, Japan

    Which countries were the Allied Powers?

    Great Britain, US, Soviet Union, France

    What was the Treaty of Versailles?

    <p>Harsh towards Germany, left the economy in ruins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Japan want to do?

    <p>Grow their empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fascism?

    <p>Country is considered more important than any one person or group, run by a dictator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What party was Hitler part of?

    <p>National Socialist Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some characteristics of fascism?

    <p>Political party, dictator - what he says goes, country first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Mussolini?

    <p>Was the leader of the Fascist Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mussolini's nickname?

    <p>IL Duce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Mussolini allied with?

    <p>Formed Pact of Steel with Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the economy in Germany during Hitler's rise?

    <p>Bad, Hitler exploited this and people rallied behind him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Nazi Party?

    <p>National Socialist German Workers Party, anti-Semitic form of fascism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hitler do?

    <p>Grew in power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did he call himself?

    <p>Fuhrer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did he become in Germany?

    <p>Chancellor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a totalitarian government?

    <p>Single-party state where leader suppresses all opposition and controls every aspect of people's lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Theory of Race according to the Nazi Party?

    <p>Nazi Party was driven by the vision of an Aryan master race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Master Race?

    <p>Aryan, blond, blue eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Untermenschen?

    <p>Sub-human or parasites, dangerous to society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the LEBENSUNWERTES LEBEN?

    <p>Life unworthy of life and would exterminate Jews during the Holocaust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Stalin?

    <p>Communist leader of the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was communism?

    <p>Political and economic system in which the major productive resources in a society are owned by the public state and wealth is divided among citizens equally or according to individual need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the Third Reich?

    <p>German Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What countries attended the Third Reich?

    <p>Germany, France, Britain, and Italy met in Munich Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Chamberlain vs. Churchill about?

    <p>Chamberlain believed he had reached peace, Churchill disagreed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Germany invade?

    <p>Poland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Blitzkrieg?

    <p>Lightning war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened at Dunkirk?

    <p>It was invaded by Germany, and evacuated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Japanese threat?

    <p>Got many resources from the US</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Japan began to move into French and British colonies.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Philippines, where there were African troops.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The US enforced an embargo on Japan.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tojo did not want to hold talks with the French, began planning an attack.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Japanese warplanes attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Surprise attack on American Pacific fleet, damaged battleships and planes, killed almost 2 billion people.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The next day Roosevelt declared war on the Axis Powers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Japanese Americans were unsuccessful business people and farmers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After the attack, Japanese loyalty was questioned.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    FDR let many Japanese Americans to join the internment camps freely.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stalin urged Allied powers to send armies across the English Channel to France.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    OPERATION WAKANDA was the code name for the invasion of Europe.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dwight Eisenhower was appointed the commander of Allied forces in Europe.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In December 2004, Allies moved west towards Germany.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Powers Involved in World War 2

    • Axis Powers included Germany, Italy, and Japan.
    • Allied Powers consisted of Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and France.

    Treaty of Versailles and Consequences

    • The Treaty of Versailles was severely punitive toward Germany, contributing to economic devastation.

    Japan's Imperial Ambitions

    • Japan aimed to expand its empire during this period.

    Fascism Explained

    • Fascism prioritizes the nation over individuals, typically led by a dictator.
    • Characteristics include a strong political party and the absolute authority of the dictator.

    Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party

    • Hitler was the leader of the National Socialist Party, which represented an anti-Semitic variant of fascism.
    • He termed himself "Fuhrer" and rose to the position of Chancellor of Germany.

    Totalitarianism

    • A totalitarian government encompasses a single party that suppresses opposition and controls various aspects of life.

    Ideology of the Nazi Party

    • The Nazi Party envisioned an Aryan master race, defined by traits like blonde hair and blue eyes.
    • They labeled others as "Untermenschen," or sub-human, and viewed them as a societal threat.

    Historical Context and Key Events

    • The phrase "Lebensunwertes Leben" referred to lives deemed unworthy, notably used during the Holocaust against Jews.
    • Key figures included Joseph Stalin, the communist leader of the Soviet Union.

    The Third Reich and International Relations

    • The Third Reich represented the German Empire.
    • Notable discussions among Germany, Britain, France, and Italy occurred in Munich regarding Europe's future.

    Military Tactics and Conflicts

    • Germany invaded Poland using Blitzkrieg, or "lightning war," tactics.
    • The Dunkirk evacuation was a significant event where Allied troops were rescued following German invasion.

    The Japanese Threat and U.S. Relations

    • Japan began aggressions into French and British colonies, receiving resources from the U.S.
    • Following tensions, the U.S. enacted an embargo against Japan.

    Pearl Harbor Attack

    • Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor resulted in significant damage to the U.S. fleet and led to the U.S. declaring war on Axis Powers.

    Treatment of Japanese Americans

    • Post-Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans faced suspicion regarding their loyalty.
    • Many were placed into internment camps, often against their will.

    Allied Strategies and Leaders

    • Stalin called for Allied forces to launch invasions across the English Channel.
    • Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded Allied forces in Europe, playing a pivotal role in military strategies.

    Miscellaneous Facts

    • Claims regarding Japanese American economic status were false; they were often successful in business and agriculture.
    • The erroneous reference to "Operation Wakanda" highlights misinformation regarding the invasion plans during the war.

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