World War II: Key Events and Canadian Involvement

What marked the beginning of Phase 1 in World War II?

• The Battle of Britain

• The Phoney War

• The attack on Pearl Harbour

• The Battle of Midway

Which event brought the United States into World War II?

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• Germany's attack on the USSR

• The attack on Pearl Harbour

• The Phoney War

What was the outcome of the Dieppe Raid during World War II?

• Allied victory

• German victory

• Cancellation before execution

• Stalemate

Which battle was a turning point in North Africa during World War II?

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The Second Battle of El Alamein

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of Britain

What significant action did Canada take after the fall of France in World War II?

• Passed the National Resources Mobilization Act

• Withdrew from the war

• Signed a peace treaty with Germany

• None of the above

Which Canadian force was involved in the liberation of the Netherlands?

• The Canadian air force

• The Canadian navy

• Canadian peace negotiators

• The first Canadian Army

What was the main purpose of the Atlantic Charter?

• To declare war on Axis powers

• To establish a new currency system

• To set post-war goals for economic recovery

• To outline American and British goals for the world after World War II

Where did Canadian troops first engage in a land battle during World War II?

• Dunkirk

• El Alamein

• Hong Kong

• Normandy

What was the main role of the Merchant Marine Fleet during World War II?

• Coastal defense

• Air raids

• Transporting troops and supplies

• Espionage activities

Which event marked the final phase of World War II in the Pacific?

• The attack on Pearl Harbour

• The Battle of Midway

• The liberation of the Philippines

• The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki