World War II Axis Powers Flashcard

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Which countries formed the Axis Powers after signing the Tripartite Pact?

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Germany, Italy, and Japan

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Why did Japan need to take over lands rich in natural resources?

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To become an industrialized country

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In what year did Japan invade the Manchurian region of China?

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1931

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Which country did Italy invade that we talked about?

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Ethiopia

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In what year did Germany annex Austria?

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1938

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Which country did Germany annex in 1939?

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Czechoslovakia

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What was the main purpose of the League of Nations after WWI?

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To maintain peace

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Why was the League of Nations unable to stop Japan?

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It was too far away

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What action did the League of Nations take when Italy invaded Ethiopia?

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Economic sanctions

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What realization did Hitler have about democratic nations?

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They were trying to avoid war