All of the following were causes of WW2 EXCEPT: harsh treatment of Germany in the Treaty of Versailles, inability of the League of Nations to enforce its decisions.

tensions between US and the Soviet Union

What did Hitler do before he invaded Poland, to make sure the Soviets would not attack him later?

He signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviets.

How did WWII help the US get out of the Great Depression? Options: This led to the US sending money to the Allies. The war stimulated the US economy, as the US sold war supplies to the Allies creating jobs. People spent more money to buy as much as possible. The British loaned the US money in order to receive their help against the Nazis

The war stimulated the US economy, as the US sold war supplies to the Allies creating jobs

The Manhattan Project was

the secret plan to build an atomic weapon

What 3 countries made up the "Big Three" represented by Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin?

Britain, USA, & the Soviet Union

What event ended World War Two?

The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

What effect did the Treaty of Versailles have on the start of World War II?

it punished Germany by making them pay reparations and led the Germans to seek revenge

Which of the following best describes the results of World War II? The Allies defeated the Axis powers and occupied Germany, The League of Nations was created to prevent future wars, The Axis Powers defeat the Allies but tensions still remained, Italy and Japan emerged as world powers immediately after the war

The Allies defeated the Axis powers and occupied Germany

Why is the Battle of Britain important?

It was the first major defeat of the Nazis in the war.

What did allied forces do on D-Day, June 6, 1944?

They stormed the beaches of Normandy, France.

Why did the US put an embargo against Japan on materials like iron, oil, steel, and rubber?

To stop supplying materials for their war and prevent Japan from expanding their empire.

What did the leaders of Germany, Italy, and Japan all have in common?

They all wanted to set up empires.

In response to the Axis aggression in the 1930s, the League of Nations…

basically ignored it & allowed it to happen (appeasement)

All of the following were causes of WWII except : harsh treatment of Germany in the Treaty of Versailles, inability of the League of Nations to enforce its decisions, Axis Powers aggressively expanding their territories during the 1930s

tensions between US and the Soviet Union

All of the following statements about the Battle of Britain are true except : the battle was fought entirely in the air, the city of London was destroyed, civilians hid in the subway tunnels to avoid the bombings, it ended in Britain’s defeat and surrender to Nazi Germany.

it ended in Britain’s defeat and surrender to Nazi Germany

Why is D-Day considered a turning point in World War II?

The landing of Allied troops forced Germany to fight on the western front, a two-front war.

Why was the Battle of Stalingrad important?

it was a shocking defeat for the Nazis and it sent them retreating west

Which of the following statements about the Japanese during WWII is false ? Options: they refused to surrender they tortured their prisoners of war they used kamikaze attacks they played by the traditional rules of war

they played by the traditional rules of war

Which of the following decisions were made at the Yalta conference? - Stalin agreed to send troops to help the U.S. invade Japan - They agreed to occupy Germany after the war - They agreed to create & join a League of Nations

Stalin agreed to send troops to help the U.S. invade Japan and they agreed to occupy Germany after the war.

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Who was the leader of Great Britain during WW2?

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Winston Churchill

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The president of the United States during most of WWII.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Who was the leader of Germany during WWII?

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Adolf Hitler

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The Italian dictator during WWII

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Benito Mussolini

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Dictator of the Soviet Union during WWII

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Joseph Stalin

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Who was the true leader of Japan's government during WWII?

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the military (Tojo)

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Why did Adolf Hitler want Germany to invade other countries?

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To expand Germany's land and power

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