Jeopardy Countries Of WWII Battles of WWII America in WWII Ending of Role of Race During WWII Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200 Q $300 Q $300 Q $300 Q $300 Q $300 Q $400 Q $400 Q $400 Q $400 Q $400 Q $500 Q $500 Q $500 Q $500 Q $500 Final Jeopardy

$100 Question from Countries of WWII Name the types of Government that both Japan and Germany had during WWII.

$100 Answer from Countries of WWII Japan – Militarism Germany – Nazism (extreme Fascism)

$200 Question from Countries of WWII Name the 3 Axis Countries Name the 3 main Ally Countries + the 4th Ally Country that was taken over by Germany

$200 Answer from Countries of WWII Axis: Germany + Italy + Japan Ally: Britain + America + Soviet Union + France (which was taken over by Germany)

$300 Question from Countries of WWII When Hitler invaded _______, it officially started WWII.

$300 Answer from Countries of WWII When Hitler invaded POLAND, it officially started WWII.

$400 Question from Countries of WWII Name the ALLY country that wanted A 2nd Front opened. They wanted America & Britain to attack Germany in the west to take the pressure off them.

$400 Answer from Countries of WWII Soviet Union

$500 Question from Countries of WWII Japan bombed Pearl Harbor causing _____ to enter the war. Japan did this because of an _______ had been set up to stop Japan from getting Strategic Materials such as oil.

$500 Answer from Countries of WWII Japan bombed Pearl Harbor causing America to enter the war. Japan did this because of an Embargo had been set up to stop Japan from getting Strategic Materials such as oil.

$100 Question from Battles of WWII Battle of _______. Also called D-Day Or Operation Overlord This was where America/England finally Invaded France to liberate (save) France and drive the Germans out.

$100 Answer from Battles of WWII Battle of Normandy

$200 Question from Battles of WWII At the Munich Conference, Neville Chamberlain thought he was guaranteeing Peace with honour in dealing with Hitler. Hitler (Aggressor) was given a piece of __________ to avoid war. This is called _____________.

$200 Answer from Battles of WWII Hitler (Aggressor) was given a piece of Czechoslovakia To avoid war. This is called Appeasement.

$300 Question from Battles of WWII What was the strategy used by the U.S. in the Pacific? This strategy of ______________ was trying to get the U.S. Pacific Fleet closer and closer to Japan. One island skipped to was _________ where 4 American Marines raised the US Flag to show their victory. (Later 9-11 Rescue workers would do this again). Needed island as a base to bomb Japan. The last island invaded was the Battle of ____________ where 12,000 US Troops died. (This was last island because it was close to Japan and was taken as a place to begin final preparation if America needed to invade Japan)

$300 Answer from Battles of WWII The Pacific Strategy of ISLAND HOPPING was trying to get the Pacific Fleet closer and closer to Japan. One island skipped to was IWO JIMA where 4 American Marines raised the US Flag to show their victory. Needed island as a base to bomb Japan. The last island invaded was the Battle of OKINAWA where 12,000 US Troops died.

$400 Question from Battles of WWII Hitler’s last counterattack in WWII. Almost worked as it pushed the Allies back. When it failed, Germany was finished and lost.

$400 Answer from Battles of WWII Battle of the Bulge

$500 Question from Battles of WWII Middle of War Battle of _________ = Turning Point in Europe vs. Germany. First time since start of war Germany forced to retreat. Russian allied victory. Battle of _________ = Turning Point in Pacific vs. Japan. Japanese lost the heart of fleet.

$500 Answer from Battles of WWII Middle of War Battle of Stalingrad = Turning Point in Europe vs. Germany. First time since start of war Germany forced to retreat. Russian allied victory. Battle of Midway = Turning Point in Pacific vs. Japan. Japanese lost the heart of fleet.

$100 Question from America in WWII As WWII Started in Europe…. Most of America was ________ which meant America should stay out of world issues and led to laws like the ________. President Roosevelt however was an __________ which meant you needed to be involved in world affairs because trade between nations reduces/prevents wars.

$100 Answer from America in WWII As WWII Started in Europe…. Most of America was ISOLATIONIST which meant America should stay out of World Issues and led to laws like the Neutrality ACTS. President Roosevelt however was an Internationalist which meant you needed to be involved in world affairs because trade between nations reduces/prevents wars.

$200 Question from America in WWII What role did African Americas have : In Combat they served in _________________ In America they worked in ________________

$200 Answer from America in WWII What role did African Americas have : In Combat they served in Segregated Units In America they worked in Factories (Making Weapons since many white workers were gone as soldiers)

$300 Question from America in WWII Rosie the Riveter was a piece of propaganda that encouraged what?

$300 Answer from America in WWII Women to work in factory jobs making weapons

$400 Question from America in WWII The _________ industry was changed to mass production of weapons. Unfortunately a downside was that people moved to where this industry/jobs were faster than ________ could be built.

$400 Answer from America in WWII The AUTO industry was changed to Mass production of weapons Unfortunately a downside was that people moved to where this industry/jobs were faster than HOUSES could be built.

$500 Question from America in WWII Originally the _____________ that were influenced by the Nye committee and prevented America from selling weapons to either side in a civil war and later made it illegal to sell to any country at war. It also required all non-military supplies to be on a “cash and carry” basis. Later Roosevelt was able to do the Lend-Lease Act which allowed lending/leasing weapons to England and England wouldn’t have to pay _________.

$500 Answer from America in WWII Originally the _Neutrality Acts_ that were influenced by the Nye committee and prevented America from selling weapons to either side in a civil war and later made it illegal to sell to any country at war. It also required all non-military supplies to be on a “cash and carry” basis. Later Roosevelt was able to do the Lend-Lease Act which allowed lending/leasing weapons to England and England wouldn’t have to pay Cash .

$100 Question from Ending of WWII Which country (Japan or Germany) was focused on and defeated first because it was considered the greater threat in WWII? What is this day called?

$100 Answer from Ending of WWII Germany When the war ended with Germany, it is called V-E day.

$200 Question from Ending of WWII What international organization was created after WWII to promote peace?

$200 Answer from Ending of WWII United Nations

$300 Question from Ending of WWII The Manhattan project worked on building an _____________. They felt this was necessary to force an unconditional surrender from ___________.

$300 Answer from Ending of WWII The Manhattan project worked on building an _atomic bomb_. They felt this was necessary to force an unconditional surrender from _Japan_.

$400 Question from Ending of WWII The Nuremberg Trials put _______ leaders on trials for _________.

$400 Answer from Ending of WWII The Nuremberg Trials put GERMAN leaders on trials for WAR CRIMES. (This marks the start of the idea of Crimes against Humanity The idea that some things are so evil/wrong that even if they were legal under their countries laws (Germans) that after a war you could be punished for them.)

$500 Question from Ending of WWII Nuclear Weapons were used against Japan at _________ & then __________. (Order matters) They were used to guarantee Japan’s _______________ (2 words!)

$500 Answer from Ending of WWII Nuclear Weapons were used against Japan at Hiroshima & then Nagasaki. (Order matters) They were used to guarantee Japan’s Unconditional Surrender

$100 Question from Role of Race During WWII In America fear/racism against Japanese Americas led them to being relocated away from the West Coast to _____________ in the middle of America.

$100 Answer from Role of Race During WWII Internment Camps Side Notes: Not one Japanese-America was convicted of treason or a crime that would justify their lock-up. 2) Japanese-Americans lost their homes & businesses because of this. 3) About 50 years later, America eventually apologized and admitted how wrong this was and paid $20,000 to survivors/descendants in damages.

$200 Question from Role of Race During WWII German Racism against Jews led to laws against the Jewish like: 1) Can’t Own Business 2) Can’t marry Germans 3) Can’t Vote / Hold Office 4) Can’t practice Law/Medicine What are these laws Called?

$200 Answer from Role of Race During WWII Nuremberg Laws

$300 Question from Role of Race During WWII The Wanasee Conference was where Germany Determined the “ ____________” to the Jews. As such they began shipping Jewish people to ____________ camps. The most infamous camp was called _______.

$300 Answer from Role of Race During WWII The Wanasee Conference was where Germany Determined the “ Final Solution” to the Jews. As such they began shipping Jewish people to Concentration/Extermination camps. The most infamous camp was called Auschwitz

$400 Question from Role of Race During WWII What did the Supreme Court rule in Korematsu v. the United States in regards to the relocation of the Japanese Americans?

$400 Answer from Role of Race During WWII The Supreme Court ruled it was Constitional because it was based on military urgency and not on race.

$500 Question from Role of Race During WWII What Race do each of these refer to: 1) Their families were in Internment camps & they weren’t allowed to fight at first. Once they were allowed to fight against Hitler (only) they won more than anyone and became the most decorated military unit in American History. 2) They faced Segregation in the Army and in America. They supported the war with the Double V campaign. V = Victory against Racism abroad and at home. 3) Served as Code-Talkers in the pacific. Since their language was not written it was impossible for Japan to break this code.

$500 Answer from Role of Race During WWII 1 = Japanese Americans 2 = African Americans 3 = Navajo (Native Americans)

Final Jeopardy Name things ordinary Americans could do To help win WWII Grow ___________ ____________ products like Gas/Sugar/Meat Buy ____________ Scrap __________ Drives (collecting)

Final Jeopardy Answer Name things ordinary Americans could do To help win WWII Grow Victory Gardens Rationed products like Gas/Sugar/Meat Buy Liberty Bonds Scrap Metal Drives (collecting)