World War 2 Flashcard 2

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Who initiated the invasion of Poland?

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Germany

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Which country invaded Poland to start World War II?

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Germany

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Who was the leader of Germany during World War II?

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Adolf Hitler

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What is the name of this iconic poster woman? Options: Tanya the Tank, Wonder Woman, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosie the Riveter

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Rosie the Riveter

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Who was the fascist leader of Italy?

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Benito Mussolini

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Major cause of the rise of dictators in Europe after WW1? Options: economic prosperity, Treaty of Versailles, redrawing of European borders, German win of WWI

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Treaty of Versailles

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At first many Americans were against the war and supported ________________________. Options: fascism, communism, isolationism, internationalism

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isolationism

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What was the term for the action of Britain & France giving in to Hitler's demands?

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appeasement

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A government that controls all aspects of society

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totalitarianism

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Reason why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor:
- US stopped selling oil to Japan
- US stopped buying oil from Japan
- Japan wanted to conquer the US
- Japan wanted to spread communism

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US stopped selling oil to Japan