1. World War II Reading Checks

2. 396: Outline Hitler’s actions in 1939 which led to war
Hitler’s early demands were accepted by Europe as a result of appeasement. Hitler would go on to invade all of Czechoslovakia before invading Poland.

3. 405: What made Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor so devastating?
There was no unified command, and defenses were not in place. The Japanese were able to approach Pearl Harbor undetected.

4. 408: What were the challenges of mobilizing the armed forces?
The draft had to be reinstated, military bases had to be built to house troops and facilitate training.

5. 447: Why did income tax rates increase during World War II?
A rapid increase in federal funding required increased income taxes.

6. 422: What did American forces experience in North Africa and Italy?
Invaded Morocco and Algeria and allied with the French. Americans gained valuable combat experience. Italians turned against Mussolini and supported the American effort.

7. 437: What events helped shift the Americans’ fortunes in the Pacific?
The breaking of the Japanese code allowed for Americans to be prepared for the Japanese attack on Midway. American forces were able to decimate the Japanese naval force.

8. 452: What was the significance of crossing the Rhine in winning the war in Europe?
It was a key barrier to the center of Germany in the minds of the German people.

9. 455: What was the UN meant to accomplish?
It was meant to encourage cooperation among nations and to prevent future wars.

10. Reading Checks
396
405
408
447
422
437
452
455