World War II Flashcard

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Japan and Germany were similar in what ways?

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They were expanding their empires by invading neighboring nations to gain resources.

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Victory in Europe (V-E Day) came after

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Germany surrendered.

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On D-Day, June 6, 1944, allied forces

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stormed the beaches of Normandy.

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Which World War II leader was the head of the Nazi Party, became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, and led the country until his death in 1945?

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Adolf Hitler

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Which of the following words best describes President Harry Truman's feelings towards the formation of the United Nations? Options: angry, cautious, supportive, neutral

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supportive

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From 1939 to 1945, Hitler and the Nazis tried to get rid of all Jewish people. They forced Jews to live in concentration camps and killed about 6 million people. This event in history is called the

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Holocaust.

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President Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb was difficult because

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Many innocent people would be killed

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VJ Day was an important event in World War II. It was the day that

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Japan surrendered to the U.S.

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The poster above was meant to encourage women to come into the workforce. Which of the following best explains why?

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Most men were fighting in World War II, so they could not work the jobs at home.

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Which World War II leader was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from May 1940 until July 1945?

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Winston Churchill