World War II Key Events and Concepts

World War 2 lasted from _________ to ________.

• 1939-1950

• 1939-1945

• 1941-1945

• 1919-1921

Took place in Normandy France and threatened Germany's control of Europe

• Iwo Jima
• D-Day
• The Holocaust
• Pearl Harbor

The leader of the Nazi Party during World War II was

• Benito Mussolini 

• Adolf Hitler 

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

Why do we celebrate VE Day?

• It ended World War II.

• It is when Allied forces defeated Germany.

• It is when the Allies were victorious at Iwo Jima.

• It symbolizes the the Allied victory on the beaches of Normandy.

Which battle stopped the Germans’ progress into the Soviet Union?

• Battle of Tunisia

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Normandy

Which statement best describes the achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?

• They were the first African American soldiers to serve in the infantry.

• They were African American pilots who earned a reputation for protecting bombers effectively.

• They were not allowed to participate in combat missions.

• They served as mechanics and ground crew only.

Which country struggled economically in the 1920s because of the Treaty of Versailles?

• USA

• Germany

• Italy

• France

Pearl Harbor is located in what U.S. state?

• California

• Pennsylvania

• Oahu

• Hawaii

Who was the dictator of Italy

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

• Emperor Hirohito

Which statement describes the major battles shown on the map?

• The battles were concentrated in a small area.

• Most of the battles took place in Axis countries.

• The Axis powers won the majority of these battles.

• Many of the battles shown took place before the United States entered the war.