World War II Flashcard

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What is D-Day?

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The day the Allies invaded Normandy during World War II

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What economic condition in Germany helped the Nazi Party come to power after WWI?

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Economic hard times

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Who became the leader of Germany in 1932, promising to restore its position in the world?

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Adolf Hitler

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What did Hitler do in response to the Treaty of Versailles?

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He completely ignored the terms.

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What action did Hitler take regarding Germany's military?

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He rebuilt it.

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What promise did Hitler make about Germany's territories?

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To restore them.

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What was the response of the leaders of the winning countries of WWI to Hitler's actions?

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They failed to force him to follow the treaty.

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What significant action did Hitler take in 1936?

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He took back some German territory along the Rhine River.

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In which year did Hitler unite Austria with Germany?

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1938

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What was the reaction of France and Great Britain to Hitler's demands for parts of Czechoslovakia?

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They gave in.