Why didn't American join the war sooner

They weren't interested in fighting in a war

Thought it wouldn't effect them

Which action is most closely associated with TOTALitarian governments?

engaging in censorship and propaganda

allowing public discussion of issues and

accepting criticism and permitting dissent

having open and transparent elections with

One purpose of the Nuremberg Trials and of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa was to (HINT: if they are COMPARING the two, you don't need to know both! If you know which is true for one, it is true for the other, too!)

support the establishment of democratic

establish free trade zones throughout the

provide encouragement to people behind the iron curtain

The term TOTALitarianism can best be defined as the

idea that all aspects of life are controlled by the state (government)

belief that change and progress are beneficial

practice of using faith and religious doctrine to maintain followers

method for privatizing industry and property

What would be the best title for this chart?

Totalitarian Regimes Between the Wars

Economic Problems Between the Wars

Why is D-Day (June 6, 1944) 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.

A string of Russian victories led to their control over eastern Europe.

The death of Hitler left Germany without clear military leadership.

Dropping the first nuclear bomb quickly led to Japan’s surrender.

Adolf Hitler justified his takeover of eastern territory by stating that Germany needed to (HINT: remember the source we read about Hitler!)

(1) gain more living space for German people

(2) reestablish its Asian colonies

(3) give its navy access to Caspian seaports

(4) enforce established peace agreements

The military conflicts of World War II ended in August 1945 when

(1) the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki prompted Japan’s unconditional surrender

(2) Allied armies captured Berlin and divided Germany

(3) Germany and Japan negotiated a settlement for “peace without victory”

(4) the International Military Tribunal for the Far East began hearing testimony in Tokyo

After World War II, trials for Nazi war criminals were conducted by the

(1) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

What was the purpose of the Tripartite Pact?

intended to deter the United States from entering the conflict

peace between Finland and Russia

to end standoffs between Italy and France and to bring the United States into the war

Why is the Battle of Britain important?

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

It was the first time the Nazis used their airforce.

Neither Britain nor Germany suffered many losses of life or equipment.

German motivations for invading Poland included:

More room for Germans to live and slave labor for the German economy

Revenge for war crimes Poland committed during World War I

Disagreements over tariffs between the two countries

Polish attacks on German border towns

Why was Poland so easily conquered by Nazi Germany?

Their forces were completely overwhelmed by the Nazis

Their leaders were in secret alliances with Hitler.

Their generals surrendered before too many lives were lost.

Their border wall was incomplete, so the Germans just went through the holes.

What was the reason that Stalin and Hitler agreed to a Non-Aggression Treaty between the Soviet Union and Germany?

Hitler wanted to keep the Soviets from getting in the way of his conquering the rest of Europe

Stalin wanted time to rebuild the Soviet Army without having to fight off Germany

The two dictators were related and often agreed to things

a form of government that gives all power to the state

a form of government that gives no power to the state

a form of government that gives some power to the state

a form of government that gives a little power to the state

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What event caused the USA to become involved in the war?

Bombing of Hiroshima

Pearl Harbor

Bombing of Nagasaki

Invasion of Poland

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______ caused the death of 6 million jews

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What countries were apart of the Allied Powers?

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WORLD WAR 2

What event caused the USA to become involved in the war?

______ caused the death of 6 million jews

What year did America join WW2

What countries were apart of the Allied Powers?

What countries were a part of the Axis Powers?

Who was Adolf Hitler?

Who were the 2 presidents during WW2?

Why didn't American join the war sooner

What event was the main cause of WW2?

What was the german phrase for surprise attack?

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