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What event is believed to have contributed significantly to Hitler's defeat during World War II?
What event is believed to have contributed significantly to Hitler's defeat during World War II?
What mistake did Hitler make that allowed the RAF to recover during the Battle of Britain?
What mistake did Hitler make that allowed the RAF to recover during the Battle of Britain?
What role did Britain's technology play in the outcome of the Battle of Britain?
What role did Britain's technology play in the outcome of the Battle of Britain?
What was one of the primary consequences of Operation Barbarossa for Germany?
What was one of the primary consequences of Operation Barbarossa for Germany?
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Why did the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1937 lead to increased tensions with the US?
Why did the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1937 lead to increased tensions with the US?
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What was Hitler's initial expectation related to the Blitzkrieg strategy during the invasion of the USSR?
What was Hitler's initial expectation related to the Blitzkrieg strategy during the invasion of the USSR?
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What strategy did Stalin employ to hinder the progress of German forces during Operation Barbarossa?
What strategy did Stalin employ to hinder the progress of German forces during Operation Barbarossa?
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Which of the following allies did the USSR align with after Germany broke the non-aggression pact?
Which of the following allies did the USSR align with after Germany broke the non-aggression pact?
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What was one of the consequences of the Nuremberg Laws for Jews in Germany?
What was one of the consequences of the Nuremberg Laws for Jews in Germany?
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What was a common form of oppression faced by Jewish individuals in concentration camps?
What was a common form of oppression faced by Jewish individuals in concentration camps?
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Which action was part of life in the camps for Jewish individuals before execution?
Which action was part of life in the camps for Jewish individuals before execution?
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What was a significant argument against appeasement with Germany?
What was a significant argument against appeasement with Germany?
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What was a consequence for women in the concentration camps?
What was a consequence for women in the concentration camps?
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What was the reasoning used by Nazis during the Nuremberg Trials?
What was the reasoning used by Nazis during the Nuremberg Trials?
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Why did the Allies pursue a policy of appeasement towards Germany?
Why did the Allies pursue a policy of appeasement towards Germany?
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During the Nuremberg Trials, how did the Allies ensure fairness for the defendants?
During the Nuremberg Trials, how did the Allies ensure fairness for the defendants?
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What was the primary purpose of the Maginot Line?
What was the primary purpose of the Maginot Line?
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Which tactic allowed Germany to bypass the Maginot Line?
Which tactic allowed Germany to bypass the Maginot Line?
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What was the outcome for the SS St. Louis and its passengers when they reached Cuba?
What was the outcome for the SS St. Louis and its passengers when they reached Cuba?
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What was the function of the Gestapo during Hitler's rule?
What was the function of the Gestapo during Hitler's rule?
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What does the term 'Lebensraum' refer to?
What does the term 'Lebensraum' refer to?
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Which technological advancement gave Britain an advantage during the Battle of Britain?
Which technological advancement gave Britain an advantage during the Battle of Britain?
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What was the aim of the Manhattan Project?
What was the aim of the Manhattan Project?
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Who was Mussolini?
Who was Mussolini?
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What was C.D. Howe's role during WWII in Canada?
What was C.D. Howe's role during WWII in Canada?
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Which project did Harry Truman initiate to help end the war in the Pacific?
Which project did Harry Truman initiate to help end the war in the Pacific?
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What was Margaret Hayworth's significance to the Canadian war effort?
What was Margaret Hayworth's significance to the Canadian war effort?
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What unspeakable actions is Josef Mengele known for during the Holocaust?
What unspeakable actions is Josef Mengele known for during the Holocaust?
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Which British Prime Minister was succeeded by Winston Churchill?
Which British Prime Minister was succeeded by Winston Churchill?
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Who was Louis Slotin and what happened to him during the Manhattan Project?
Who was Louis Slotin and what happened to him during the Manhattan Project?
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What did the Munich Agreement symbolize according to Neville Chamberlain?
What did the Munich Agreement symbolize according to Neville Chamberlain?
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What was the role of Joseph Goebbels in the Nazi regime?
What was the role of Joseph Goebbels in the Nazi regime?
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What was VJ Day significant for?
What was VJ Day significant for?
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Which countries were involved in dividing Germany after World War II?
Which countries were involved in dividing Germany after World War II?
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How did women contribute to the workforce during World War II?
How did women contribute to the workforce during World War II?
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What was the average food ration for Jews in ghettos in 1941?
What was the average food ration for Jews in ghettos in 1941?
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What was one consequence of the Nuremberg Laws?
What was one consequence of the Nuremberg Laws?
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What was a primary condition of life in the ghettos?
What was a primary condition of life in the ghettos?
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What role did women fulfill in the armed forces during World War II?
What role did women fulfill in the armed forces during World War II?
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Why was the Berlin Wall built?
Why was the Berlin Wall built?
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What was one major factor that allowed Hitler to focus resources in the West?
What was one major factor that allowed Hitler to focus resources in the West?
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What does VE Day signify?
What does VE Day signify?
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Which of the following was NOT a method Canadians used to support the war effort on the homefront?
Which of the following was NOT a method Canadians used to support the war effort on the homefront?
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How did the policy of appeasement contribute to the war?
How did the policy of appeasement contribute to the war?
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What is one characteristic of WWII that classifies it as a total war?
What is one characteristic of WWII that classifies it as a total war?
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Which factor contributed most significantly to Germany's desire for revenge after WWI?
Which factor contributed most significantly to Germany's desire for revenge after WWI?
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What role did the Royal Air Force (RAF) play during WWII?
What role did the Royal Air Force (RAF) play during WWII?
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What was one major consequence of American isolationism during the lead-up to WWII?
What was one major consequence of American isolationism during the lead-up to WWII?
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Study Notes
WWII Key Terms and People
- Totalitarianism: A system of government characterized by a single, powerful leader, nationalism, strict laws, censorship, propaganda, and total conformity to the leader. It's characterized by a state run by terror. Examples include fascism and communism.
- Isolationism: A policy of avoiding foreign entanglements and concentrating on domestic matters, rather than international affairs.
- Final Solution: Nazi Germany's plan to eliminate Jewish people through systematic extermination, culminating in extermination camps.
- Aryan: A concept in Nazi ideology, describing a superior race of people, typically characterized by blond hair and blue eyes.
- Kamikaze: Japanese pilots who deliberately crashed their planes into enemy targets.
- Blitzkrieg: A German military strategy, emphasizing surprise attacks and rapid movement, used to quickly defeat opponents in short, decisive campaigns.
- Non-Aggression Pact: A treaty between Germany and the Soviet Union, agreeing not to fight each other and secretly dividing Poland.
- Genocide: The deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.
- Munich Agreement: An agreement which allowed Hitler to annex the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia in exchange for a promise not to invade the rest of Czechoslovakia. It's known as a policy of appeasement.
- Mein Kampf: Hitler's autobiographical book, which outlined his political ideology and views on the world.
- Camp X: A top-secret training facility in Canada that trained Allied military personnel in various skills, including demolition and clandestine operations.
- Enola Gay: The bomber plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
- Plebiscite: A special vote on a specific proposal, often concerning an important issue or change in policy.
- Kristallnacht: ("Night of Broken Glass") A violent pogrom against Jews in Germany, marked by widespread destruction of Jewish property and violence against Jewish people.
- Luftwaffe: The German air force.
- Corvette: A small, fast torpedo-armed ship used for convoy protection in World War II.
- Maginot Line: A line of fortifications along the French border with Germany, intended to prevent a German invasion.
Key WWII Events and Concepts
- Athenia: A British passenger liner torpedoed by a German submarine before the war had officially begun.
- Appeasement: The policy of giving in to an aggressor's demands in the hope of avoiding war.
- VJ Day: The day Japan surrendered to the Allied forces, ending World War II.
- VE Day: Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of the war in Europe.
- Operation Barbarossa: Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union.
- Battle of Britain: A major air battle between Great Britain and Germany, ultimately resulting in victory for Britain.
- Pearl Harbour: The Japanese surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that prompted the US to enter World War II.
- Battle of the Atlantic: The prolonged naval war between Allied and Axis powers in the Atlantic Ocean.
- D-Day: The allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France.
- Holocaust: The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews by Nazi Germany.
- Ghettos: Sectioned-off areas in major cities where Jews and other persecuted groups were forcibly concentrated.
- Nuremberg Laws: Laws enacted by Nazi Germany that took away citizenship and rights from Jewish people.
- Nuremberg Trials: A series of military trials held after the war to prosecute major Nazi war criminals.
- Denazification: The process of eliminating Nazi ideology and influence from German society and institutions after World War II.
WWII Political Concepts
- Fascism: A form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.
People
- Adolf Hitler: Leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.
- Winston Churchill: Prime Minister of the UK during World War II.
- Joseph Stalin: Leader of the Soviet Union during World War II.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt: President of the US during World War II.
- Hideki Tojo: Prime Minister of Japan during World War II.
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Test your knowledge on important terms and figures from World War II. This quiz covers key concepts such as totalitarianism, isolationism, and significant strategies employed during the war. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts alike!
