Unit 6: World War II Review

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Which of these is NOT a cause of World War II? The Treaty of Versailles leading to the rise of Dictators, League of Nations was weak and had no army, Appeasement- allowing Dictators to do and take what they wanted, The invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Can you guess why the U.S. decided to join the big game of WWII? Was it because they wanted to respond to the Japanese embargo? Or did Japan capture the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines? Maybe Japan threw a surprise party at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941? Or was it because Germany tried to play matchmaker and get Mexico to go to war against the United States?

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Maybe Japan threw a surprise party at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941?

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Which of these was not a part of the US Special Forces during World War II? Options: Flying Tigers - The brave pilots who defended China from Japan, Tuskegee Airmen - America's pioneering 1st African American airmen, SAS - The British-American overseas special forces, Navajo Code Talkers - The ingenious creators of a secret military encryption code using the Navajo Language

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SAS - The British-American overseas special forces

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Can you guess the secret mission of the Manhattan Project?

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It was a top-secret project to develop atomic weapons for the war.

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Can you guess which option best describes the Appeasement policy?

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Allowing dictators to aggressively expand, hoping they would eventually stop; like a failed game of Risk.

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Can you tell us which event is the perfect description of the D-Day (Operation Overlord) offensive? Is it the December 9, 1941: The day when the US naval base at Pearl Harbor was attacked? Or the August 6, 1945: The day when the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan? Maybe it's April 30, 1945: The day when Soviet forces took over the German capital Berlin and Hitler died? Or could it be June 6, 1944: The day when Allied forces invaded the beaches of Normandy, France to open a second front?

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June 6, 1944: The day when Allied forces invaded the beaches of Normandy, France to open a second front.

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Can you guess why the US decided to snap some photos of the concentration camps? Options: Was it to keep a count of the unfortunate souls who lost their lives? Or maybe to ensure they were properly relocated after the chaos of World War II? Could it be to support the creation of a Jewish state after the war? Or was it to make sure those responsible for the Holocaust would face justice for their crimes?

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To make sure those responsible for the Holocaust would face justice for their crimes.

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Can you identify the event that best describes the Bataan Death March? Options: June 4-7, 1942: The US Navy outmaneuvered the Japanese Navy, marking the end of its naval dominance. This was the turning point of the Pacific theater. Was this the Bataan Death March? 1942-1945: The US adopted a strategy of capturing one island at a time to establish bases that would put Japan within bombing range. Could this be the Bataan Death March? December 7, 1941: The infamous attack on the US base in Pearl Harbor. Is this the Bataan Death March? April 9, 1942: Japan subjected American Prisoners of War (POWs) to torture and forced them to march. Is this the event known as the Bataan Death March?

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April 9, 1942: Japan subjected American Prisoners of War (POWs) to torture and forced them to march. Is this the event known as the Bataan Death March?

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Can you identify the event that best describes Pearl Harbor?

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December 7, 1941: The surprise attack on the US base in Pearl Harbor.

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What does Island Hopping refer to?

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The US adopts a strategy of capturing one island after another to build bases and bring Japan within bombing range.