The Fallen of World War II

What day did WW2 end.

• September 1, 1945

• July 4, 1776

• September 2, 1945

When did WWII end?

• 1939

• 1942

• 1944

• 1945

During what year did WWII end?

Victory in Europe (V-E Day) was a result of ________________.

• Japan surrendering

• The atomic bombings

• Germany surrendering

• the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What did dropping the atomic bomb do?

• It saved many Japanese lives.

• It prevented Japan from invading the US.

• It helped force Japan to surrender.

• It made invasion of Japan necessary.

Who were the Axis powers?

• Great Britain, France, and US

• Germany, France, Japan

• Italy, Germany, Great Britain

• Japan, Germany, Italy

Which country suffered the highest number of casualties in World War II?

• A) United States

• B) Soviet Union

• C) Germany

• D) Japan

What was the primary reason for the United States entering World War II?

• A) The invasion of Poland

• B) The attack on Pearl Harbor

• C) The fall of France

• D) The Battle of Britain

Which event marked the official start of World War II?

• A) The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• B) The invasion of Poland

• C) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• D) The Battle of Stalingrad

What was the Holocaust?

• A) A military strategy used by the Allies

• B) A genocide of Jews and other groups by the Nazis

• C) A peace treaty signed after World War II

• D) A battle fought in the Pacific