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What was the primary goal of appeasement during the Munich Conference?
What was the primary goal of appeasement during the Munich Conference?
What tactic did Hitler's army employ during the invasion of Poland?
What tactic did Hitler's army employ during the invasion of Poland?
What did the U.S. Lend-Lease Act of 1941 enable the United States to do?
What did the U.S. Lend-Lease Act of 1941 enable the United States to do?
What was the purpose of the Maginot Line in France?
What was the purpose of the Maginot Line in France?
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What significant event occurred on June 4, 1940?
What significant event occurred on June 4, 1940?
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What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?
What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?
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What was the result of Executive Order 9066 signed by FDR?
What was the result of Executive Order 9066 signed by FDR?
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Who were the leaders referred to as the 'Big Three' during World War II?
Who were the leaders referred to as the 'Big Three' during World War II?
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What was the size of the German Army during the Battle of Stalingrad?
What was the size of the German Army during the Battle of Stalingrad?
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Which of the following was NOT a component of the Russian Army during the Battle of Stalingrad?
Which of the following was NOT a component of the Russian Army during the Battle of Stalingrad?
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What was a consequence of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?
What was a consequence of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?
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Which of the following statements about the Axis Powers in 1942 is true?
Which of the following statements about the Axis Powers in 1942 is true?
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Which battle marked a significant turning point on the Eastern Front in early 1943?
Which battle marked a significant turning point on the Eastern Front in early 1943?
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How many planes did the German Army have during the Battle of Stalingrad?
How many planes did the German Army have during the Battle of Stalingrad?
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What was the Sudetenland?
What was the Sudetenland?
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Which event is recognized as the trigger for the start of World War II?
Which event is recognized as the trigger for the start of World War II?
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What role did the Munich Conference play in the context of World War II?
What role did the Munich Conference play in the context of World War II?
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What was the primary aim of the U.S. Lend-Lease Act?
What was the primary aim of the U.S. Lend-Lease Act?
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Which country occupied the Sudetenland as a result of the Munich Conference?
Which country occupied the Sudetenland as a result of the Munich Conference?
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In what year was the U.S. Lend-Lease Act enacted?
In what year was the U.S. Lend-Lease Act enacted?
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What was a significant consequence of the Munich Conference?
What was a significant consequence of the Munich Conference?
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What was one major means of supply used in the U.S. Lend-Lease Act?
What was one major means of supply used in the U.S. Lend-Lease Act?
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Study Notes
The "Problem" of the Sudetenland
- Land given to Czechoslovakia after the Treaty of Versailles
- Ethnic Germans live there
- Hitler takes it back
Appeasement: The Munich Conference, 1938
- Appeasement: Giving into demands in an attempt to avoid a larger conflict
- Now we have "peace in our time!" Hitler is a man we can do business with.
The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact, August 1939
- Stalin (Soviet Union) and Hitler (Germany) agree NOT to attack each other. Think it will last?
France - False Sense of Security?
- The Maginot Line - A line of defenses along the French border with Germany.
Poland Attacked: Sept. 1, 1939
- Germany's invasion of Poland sparked World War II.
- Hitler's army utilizes Blitzkrieg warfare, which means "Lightning War".
Dunkirk Evacuated June 4, 1940
- Large-scale evacuation of British and French troops from France to Great Britain that retreat to fight another day.
France Surrenders June of 1940
The French Resistance
Now Britain Is All Alone!
- Britain stood alone against the Axis Powers from the summer of 1940 until December of 1941.
U.S. Lend-Lease Act, 1941
- With Britain flat broke, the U.S. LENDS Britain arms and other supplies to the Allies.
- Remember: U.S. is still "neutral".
Battle of Britain: The "Blitz"
- The Royal Air Force
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Description
Explore the significant events leading up to and during World War II, including the Sudetenland crisis, the Munich Conference, and the Nazi-Soviet Pact. Understand how these events shaped the conflict and affected countries like France and Poland. Each section highlights critical moments that changed the course of history.
