WWII Review Game

What countries made up the Allied Powers? Question What countries made up the Allied Powers? United States, Great Britain, & Soviet Union (France)

What countries made up the Axis Powers? Question What countries made up the Axis Powers? Germany, Japan, Italy

This political system came to power in Japan. Question This political system came to power in Japan. Militarism

Question This political system was inherently racist and sought a “pure” Aryan race Nazism

Question This political system was adopted by both the German and Italian dictators during the 1930’s Fascism

This was the political system of the Soviet Union. Question This was the political system of the Soviet Union. Totalitarianism

Question This dictator blamed European Jews for his country’s economic and social problems. Adolf Hitler

This dictator led an invasion of Ethiopia in 1935. Question This dictator led an invasion of Ethiopia in 1935. Benito Mussolini

Question This dictator is responsible for the death of enormous numbers of party leaders and military officials to ensure loyalty. Stalin

Question This dictator called for expansion through aggressive military action in Asia. Hideki Tojo

Which event marked the beginning of World War II? Question Which event marked the beginning of World War II? German Invasion of Poland (1939)

How would you describe American opinion at the start of WWII? Question How would you describe American opinion at the start of WWII? Isolationist

Question In 1939, Hitler and Stalin signed a deal promising not to attack each other, this was called: The Nonaggression Pact

Question How did the League of Nations respond to Hitler’s aggression in the 1930’s? Appeasement

Question What did the U.S neutrality acts show us about the U.S position in the beginning of WWII? We want to remain isolationists.

What was the significance of the Lend and Lease act? Question What was the significance of the Lend and Lease act? It allowed the U.S to give aid to the Allied powers without joining the war.

What event caused the United States to enter WWII? Question What event caused the United States to enter WWII? The attack on Pearl Harbor

When did Pearl Harbor occur? Question When did Pearl Harbor occur? December 7th, 1941

Question As a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor, FDR passed Executive order 9066, what did this call for? Japanese Internment

How did FDR justify Japanese Internment? Question How did FDR justify Japanese Internment? He said that Japanese Americans were a threat to national security

Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor? Question Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor? It was the location of the U.S Pacific Fleet & the Japanese were angered over the U.S. embargo (gov’t restriction) of war materials like oil

Question This battle was considered the turning point in the Pacific, after the allies began “island hopping” and taking back territories from the Japanese. Battle of Midway

Question This was the turning point in the War in Europe: Although extremely costly, Soviet troops were able to surround the Germans and cut off their supplies eventually causing them to surrender. Battle of Stalingrad

Question This was the largest, land, air and sea operation in history. It took place on the beaches of Normandy, France. D-Day

Question In this battle, the allies successfully defended Germany’s last major offensive. Battle of the Bulge

Question Put the following events in chronological order: V-J Day, Pearl Harbor, U.S Entry in WWII, V-E Day, FDR’s death, Atomic Bombs Pearl Harbor U.S Entry in WWII FDR’s Death V-E Day Atomic Bombs V-J Day

Question Describe the Holocaust using the terms the following terms: Final Solution and Genocide. Final Solution: Himmler’s plan to rid Europe of Jews and other minority groups that did not fit under the “Aryan race” Genocide: deliberate and systematic killing of an entire population

Question Identify two pieces of information about the Holocaust. The Holocaust was the systematic murder of 11 million people across Europe, more than half were Jews. Arbeit Macht Frei “work will set you free” Transported to camps in freight cars When Soviets liberated camps they found shoes and human hair

Question How did African Americans face discrimination in WWII? They had to serve in segregated units Were given menial work at the beginning of the war Still faced racial discrimination at home

Question What was the nickname for women who took a new role in the American economy during WWII? Rosie the Riveter

The U.S dropped the Atomic bomb on which two Japanese cities? Question The U.S dropped the Atomic bomb on which two Japanese cities? Hiroshima & Nagasaki

Question What was the BIGGEST reason why the U.S dropped the atomic bombs on Japan? To avoid a land invasion and to prevent the loss of American lives.

Question What famous scientist suggested to FDR that they should start experimenting with atomic weapons? Albert Einstein

What happened at the Yalta conference? Question What happened at the Yalta conference? Big Three meet: Churchill, Stalin, and FDR They decide how to deal with Germany Commit to United Nations

Question What were the Nuremburg Trials? Nazi leaders were convicted of crimes against humanity, 12 out of the 22 were sentenced to death. Japanese war criminals were tried in Tokyo 25 defendants found guilty 16 sentenced to death

What changes took place during U.S occupation of Japan? Question What changes took place during U.S occupation of Japan? Allies worked to bring democracy to Japan Economic and political changes: women’s suffrage

Question At the end of WWII, 50 nations had joined this peace keeping organization: United Nations

Question The picture below best describes what important event towards the end of the war on the European front?

Question How did the Allies deal with Germany in the aftermath of WWII? It was divided up into four occupied zones, with each Allied country (Soviet Union, U.S, great Britain, France) controlling one zone. The capital of Berlin was also divided.

What helped U.S veterans to find jobs and attend college after WWII? Question What helped U.S veterans to find jobs and attend college after WWII? GI Bill of Rights

Identify two reasons to justify the dropping of the atomic bomb. Question Identify two reasons to justify the dropping of the atomic bomb.

Identify two reasons why we should not have dropped the atomic bomb. Question Identify two reasons why we should not have dropped the atomic bomb.

What country was taken over in less than 30 days by the Germans? Question What country was taken over in less than 30 days by the Germans? France

Question Describe how the Blitzkrieg (lightning war) was carried out. First, Germany would send in their air force to bomb and inflict as much damage as possible. Secondly, they would follow that up with a land invasion to destroy the remaining people and buildings.

Question How did the Allied bombing strategy change from the beginning of WWII to the end? In the beginning of the war, we were attempting to avoid civilian targets because we considered it “uncivilized” to kill civilians in war. By the end of the war, we were reverting to the very strategies we had previously described as being uncivilized by purposely hitting civilian targets.

What was FDR’s “infamy speech?” Question What was FDR’s “infamy speech?” He gave it after the U.S. was bombed at Pearl Harbor to describe how the invasion on our own soil would never be forgotten.