World War II Key Events

What year did World War II begin?

• 1942

• 1939

• 1941

• 1940

Which event led to the United States entering World War II?

• Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

• Soviet Union joining Axis Powers

• German invasion of Poland

• Italian attack on France

What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?

• The Battle of Stalingrad had no impact on World War II.

• The Battle of Stalingrad was a minor skirmish in the war.

• The Battle of Stalingrad was fought in Africa.

• The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in World War II.

Which country did Germany invade that triggered the start of World War II?

• Japan

• Poland

• France

• Russia

What was the outcome of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• United States entered World War II

• United States remained neutral

• Pearl Harbor was not attacked

• United States surrendered

What was the purpose of the D-Day invasion?

• To establish a Western front against Nazi Germany during World War II

• To test new military equipment

• To establish a new holiday

• To promote peace talks

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?

• It resulted in the establishment of the United Nations

• It marked the end of the Cold War

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• It was a turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

What was the Manhattan Project and its role in World War II?

• The Manhattan Project was a secret alliance between the Axis powers during World War II.

• The Manhattan Project was a propaganda campaign to boost morale during World War II.

• The Manhattan Project was a humanitarian aid program during World War II.

• The Manhattan Project was a research and development project during World War II that produced the first nuclear weapons.

What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge?

• It was the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II.

• It resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• It was a naval battle in the Pacific Ocean

• It marked the beginning of World War II

When did World War II officially end?

• June 6, 1944

• September 2, 1945

• May 7, 1945

• August 15, 1945