12 Questions
What was the policy of the Allies towards Germany in the 1930s?
Appeasement
Which country was invaded by Germany on September 1, 1939, leading to the declaration of war by France and the UK?
Poland
What was the term given to the nighttime rampage against Jewish communities in Germany and Austria on November 9-10, 1938?
The Night of Broken Glass
What was the term used to describe the Nazi's military tactic of rapid advancement and surprise attacks?
Blitzkrieg
Which battle marked a turning point for the Allies in the war on the Eastern front?
The Battle of Stalingrad
Who was the Canadian Prime Minister during World War II?
William Lyon Mackenzie King
What led to a change in the treatment of Japanese Canadians in early 1942?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
What was the main purpose of the Manhattan project?
To create the first nuclear bomb
What was the name of the largest ghetto located in Poland?
Not specified in the text
What was the main reason for the failure of the League of Nations?
Major powers such as Germany and Japan left the league
What was the significance of the tulips sent from the Netherlands to Canada each year?
A sign of friendship and gratitude
What was the main reason for Hitler's popularity among the German population?
He promised to reduce unemployment and improve the economy
Study Notes
World War II Terminology
- Appeasement: the Allies' inaction against Germany in the 1930s
- Anti-Semitism: discrimination against the Jewish population
- Blitzkrieg: lightning warfare
- Kristallnacht: the "Night of Broken Glass"
Key Events and People
- September 1939: Hitler invaded Poland
- Joseph Goebbels: Nazi party's minister for propaganda
- Hiroshima and Nagasaki: cities where atomic bombs were dropped
- Veronica Foster: the "Bren Gun Girl"
- William Lyon Mackenzie King: Canadian Prime Minister during WWII
Canada in WWII
- Battle of Hong Kong: Canada's first land battle
- Battle of Ortona: Canadians used the fighting technique of Mouse-holing
- Zombies: soldiers who served on the homefront
- War Measures Act: permitted the internment of Japanese Canadians
International Relations
- Axis powers: Germany, Italy, Japan
- Allied powers: Britain, US, Soviet Union
- League of Nations: failed to act in 1931 and 1935, leading to its inaction
- Treaty of Versailles: contributed to the start of WWII
The Holocaust
- Ghetto: designated living area used to isolate Jews
- Largest ghetto: located in Poland
- Stages of the Holocaust: propaganda, stripping of rights, segregation, concentration, and extermination
Japanese-Canadian Internment
- Cause and consequence: distrust in people of Japanese descent grew after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
- Importance: demonstrated Canada's intolerance towards minority groups
Women in WWII
- Role of women: changed from WWI to WWII, with more involvement in the workforce and military
- Examples: women worked in factories, served as nurses, and participated in the military
Test your knowledge of World War II with this quiz covering key events, figures, and terms from the conflict. From Appeasement to the Atomic Bomb, see how much you know about this pivotal period in history.
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