Sparks Jan27/Feb 3rd Flashcard

Front

What was the alliance formed by Mussolini and Hitler in 1936 called?

Back

The Axis

Front

Which country joined the Axis Powers because it opposed communism and wanted to expand its empire? Options: China, Japan, Soviet Union, United States

Back

Japan

Front

What term did Hitler use to describe the "living space" he wanted for Germany?

Back

Lebensraum

Front

Which country did Germany invade on September 1, 1939, marking the beginning of World War II?

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Poland

Front

What was the period of little fighting between late 1939 and early 1940 called?

Back

The Phoney War

Front

What was the name of the machine used by Germany to create secret codes during World War II?

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Enigma

Front

Which country did the Soviet Union invade in late 1939, leading to the Winter War?

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Finland

Front

What was the policy called that aimed to keep America from getting involved in foreign wars by stopping the sale of military supplies?

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Neutrality Acts

Front

Which line of fortifications did France and England prepare to defend against German attacks?

Back

Maginot Line

Front

What was the event called where over 330,000 British and French soldiers were evacuated from a coastal town in France?

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Miracle at Dunkirk