Chapter 31-World War II and Its Aftermath 1931-1955

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In what year did Germany invade Poland, sparking World War II?

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1939

Front

Which country invaded Ethiopia in 1935?

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Italy

Front

Which event marked the entry of the United States into World War II?

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Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Front

In which year did the Allied invasion of France (D-Day) take place?

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1944

Front

What significant event happened in 1945 that marked the end of World War II?

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World War II ends. Allied troops in Paris march through the Arc de Triomphe.

Front

Which two cities were bombed with atomic bombs in 1945?

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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What does 'Anschluss' mean?

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The annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938.

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What was the response of Western democracies to Hitler's violation of the Versailles treaty?

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They adopted a policy of appeasement.

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What did the Axis powers agree to do?

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Fight Soviet communism and not interfere with each other's plans for expansion.

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What was the main goal of American policy as war clouds gathered in Europe in the mid-1930s?

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To avoid involvement in a European war.