USH World War 2 Test

Japan, Germany, and Italy formed an alliance called

• the Allied Powers.
• The Axis Powers.

Great Britain, the Soviet Union, France and the United states formed an alliance called

• the Allied Powers.
• the Axis Powers.

Who were the Nazis?

• A ruler who has total control of a country and its people.
• Lightning war, which means intense attacking to create shock and disorganization.
• A political party in Germany that was led by Adolf Hitler.

What is a dictator?

• A ruler who has total control of a country and its people.
• Lightning war, which means intense attacking to create shock and disorganization.
• A political party in Germany that was led by Adolf Hitler.

Why did Japan invade other countries before World War II?

• To make friends with other nations
• To help other countries grow
• To gain more natural resources

How did Britain and France respond when Germany began taking over other countries?

• They immediately declared war
• They tried to keep peace by making Hitler happy
• They built a strong army

What type of government is led by a dictator who has complete control?

• democracy.
• fascism.

What is a blitzkrieg?

• A ruler who has total control of a country and its people.
• Lightning war, which means intense attacking to create shock and disorganization.
• A political party in Germany that was led by Adolf Hitler.

Which of the following best completes the chart above?

• US entered the WW2 on the side of the Axis.
• US entered the WW2 on the side of the Allies.

Before the Pearl Harbor attack, how did many Americans feel about joining World War II?

• They all wanted to join the war.
• They were divided about joining the war.