WWII REVIEW GAME

The 3 leading Axis powers were 1. 2. 3.

2. Before Pearl Harbor, the foreign policy of the U.S. was _______. A) Imperialist B) Isolationist/ Neutralist C) Expansionist D) Capitalist

3. What was done with Japanese-Americans following the attack on Pearl Harbor? Why?

4. The “Double V” campaign was enacted by African Americans. What were the 2 victories they were fighting for?

5. A Japanese fighter pilot who sacrifices his own life by crashing into buildings and battlements to cause destruction is called a ________ pilot. On December 7, 1941 this tactic was used to attack ________.

6. According to the _____, German Jews could not be citizens, vote, or hold office among other things.

7. World War II officially began on _________ when Germany invaded Poland. Two days later, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany.

8. In 1949, Winston Churchill declared that Europe was divided into a Democratic West and Communist East by a(n) _________.

9. _______ was formed in 1945 to gather World powers in an attempt to prevent major wars from occurring in the future.

Who is this woman and why is she important? 10. Who is this woman and why is she important?

11. Who were the “Big 3” leaders who decided the fate of Europe after WWII? Where was there conference held?

Who was president during most of WWII? Who replaced him and why? 12. Who was president during most of WWII? Who replaced him and why?

13. U.S. forces first landed in Europe on Normandy’s beaches in the country of France. This day is famously known as ____.

14. _______ is the policy of giving concessions in exchange for peace. Explain how this mistakenly empowered Hitler in his conquest of Europe?

15. Explain how American industry changed during World War II. Cite specific examples to strengthen your response.

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