Quarter 3 Knight Monster Hunt #4: World War II

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What is Mutually Assured Destruction?

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A military doctrine where both sides possess enough weapons to destroy each other completely in an all-out war.

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What was the Treaty of Versailles?

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A peace treaty that ended World War I, which made Italy and Japan unhappy because they couldn't gain territory.

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Who was Hideki Tojo?

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The premier of Japan during World War II who approved the attack on Pearl Harbor and played a major role in military decisions until 1944.

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What does appeasement mean in the context of World War II?

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The policy of satisfying the demands of dissatisfied powers to maintain peace, which encouraged more German aggression.

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What was Hitler's Final Solution?

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Hitler's plan to exterminate all Jews in Europe during World War II.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?

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A crucial naval battle in the Pacific Theater that marked a turning point in favor of the Allies.

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What was the role of the League of Nations?

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An international organization founded after World War I to promote peace, but it was ultimately ineffective in preventing World War II.

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What was the Home Front during World War II?

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The civilian sector of a nation at war, focusing on the production of war materials and support for the military.

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What was the Neutrality Act of 1939?

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A U.S. law that allowed the sale of arms to belligerent nations on a cash-and-carry basis, marking a shift from isolationism.

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What was the impact of the Cold War (1946-1991)?

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A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, influencing global politics and military strategies.