WWII Review Mr. Williamson Somerville HS

Format 20 Multiple Choice Questions at 2 Points each – 40 points 10 Matching Identifications at 2 points each – 20 points 1 Document-Based Questions, 3-4 points each, 10 points total 1 Essay – Chose 1 of 2, 3 paragraphs required, can do more if you feel it is necessary/time allows. 90 points total

Theme 1 Define the term, “Rationing”. Why was it important during WWII? How did the Nazis go against the Versailles Treaty? Define “Island Hopping”, why/where was this used? Purpose of the Manhattan Project? What is appeasement and when/why was it used?

Theme 2 Truman’s reasons for used of A-Bomb? Controversy of using the bomb? Why was Pearl Harbor significant? What was Japan’s strategy? Why/When did GB/France declare war on Germany? What was the key battle in the Soviet Union? Significance of Dunkirk? Result of the Battle of Britain?

Theme 3 US pre-war actions toward Japan? Why did it create tension? Munich Conference – what happened? Members of the Axis Powers? Identifications: Mein Kampf, Normandy, Ethiopia, Lebensraum, Sudetenland, Manchuria, Luftwaffe, Hiroshima

Essay Topic 1. The policy of appeasement was a difficult decision made by Britain and France at the Munich Conference. Describe Germany’s growing aggression leading up to appeasement. Was Britain and France justified (were their actions reasonable) in using the policy of appeasement to Hitler? Explain in full detail citing examples from the unit. 2. Should the atomic bomb have been used on Japan? Discuss BOTH the pros and cons of using this weapon and explain your decision with at least 2 pieces of evidence.

Review Game With your partner, write both of your names on the index card provided. Number your card 1-9, with the word BONUS following #9. You and your partner will have 30 seconds to answer the multiple-choice question. Team with the most correct answers will earn 3 extra credit points on tomorrow’s exam. All participants will receive 1 point. Good Luck!

Review Game 1. What was the last major attempt at a peaceful resolution with Germany prior to WWII? A. The 1936 Olympic Games B. The Washington Naval Conference C. The Geneva Convention D. The Munich Conference

Review Game 2. What US action created tension for Japan? A. Its blockade of Japanese ports B. Its removal of troops for Japanese mainland C. The ending of all sales of military equipment from US to Japan D. US providing additional loans to Japan

Review Game 3. Overall, the Battle of Britain is considered to be: A. A victory for Germany B. A victory for Britain C. A victory for neither side D. A minor conflict

Review Game 4. What was the London “Blitz”? A. A term used to for Germany’s bombing campaign on London B. A series of German missile attacks late in the war C. Code name for the British radar system D. Use of poison gas in the subway system

Review Game 5. What happened at Dunkirk in May 1940? A. British/French forces retreated across the English Channel B. American forces invaded France C. German forces were defeated in large naval battle D. American forces were defeated

Review Game 6. Which two countries were the first to declare war on Germany? A. Italy and Greece B. Britain and France C. Norway and Denmark D. United States and Soviet Union

Review Game 7. Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor? A. Japan saw the US as a threat to Japanese expansion in Asia B. Japan’s leaders had promised Germany they would attack the United States C. Japan wanted Pearl Harbor’s natural resources D. Japan wanted to remove the US military from China

Review Game 8. A controversial issue that resulted from World War II was the: A. Future role of the League of Nations B. Morality of nuclear warfare C. Commitment of troops without presidential approval D. Civilian control of the military

Review Game 9. President Truman’s decision to use atomic bombs against Japan was primarily based on the belief that: A. An invasion of Japan would result in excessive casualties B. Germany would refuse to surrender in Europe C. An alliance was developing between Japan and the Soviet Union D. Japan was in the process of creating its own atomic weapons

Review Game BONUS. What was the date of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese? NEED MONTH, DATE, YEAR!