Cold War and WWII Historical Concepts

The video covers U.S. History B, Unit 3, focusing on World War II. It discusses the rise of fascism, the Tripartite Pact, and the home front, including Rosie the Riveter and Walt Disney's contributions. The European and Pacific theaters are explored, highlighting Pearl Harbor and the Navajo Code Talkers. The video concludes with an introduction to the Cold War and the Iron Curtain.

What was the Tripartite Pact of 1940?

• A military alliance between Italy, Germany, and Japan

• An agreement between the U.S., UK, and USSR

• A peace treaty between France and Germany

• An economic pact between China and Japan

Who was Rosie the Riveter?

• A famous female pilot in WWII

• A fictional character representing women in the workforce during WWII

• A nurse who served on the front lines

• A spy for the Allies

What role did Walt Disney play during World War II?

• He led a battalion in Europe

• He was a political advisor

• He created films and posters to support the war effort

• He was a combat pilot

What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?

• It marked the beginning of World War II

• It was a turning point in the war against Germany

• It was the first battle involving nuclear weapons

• It was the final battle of World War II

What was the Holocaust?

• A series of battles in the Pacific

• A military strategy used by the Allies

• A genocide carried out by Nazi Germany

• A peace agreement between warring nations

Why did the U.S. enter World War II?

• To support the Soviet Union

• To stop the spread of communism

• Due to the bombing of Pearl Harbor

• To gain control of European territories

Who were the Navajo Code Talkers?

• A group of spies in Europe

• A team of scientists developing new weapons

• Native American soldiers who used their language to send coded messages

• A group of diplomats negotiating peace

What marked the beginning of the Cold War?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The end of World War II

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What was the Iron Curtain?

• A military operation in the Pacific

• A peace treaty between the U.S. and USSR

• A term used to describe the division between communist and democratic countries

• A defensive wall built by the Allies

Who coined the term 'Iron Curtain'?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

• Woodrow Wilson