World War II Flashcard

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Which of the following was not a cause of WWII? Japanese expansionism, the Treaty of Versailles, USSR invasion of Poland, UK and France’s appeasement

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USSR invasion of Poland

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Which countries were part of the Allied Powers? Options: UK, France, Italy, US; UK, US, France, USSR; UK, US, Italy, USSR; UK, France, Italy, Japan

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UK, US, France, USSR

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Which countries were part of the Axis Powers? Options: Germany, Italy, Japan, USSR; Germany, France, Italy, Japan; Germany, Italy, USSR; Italy, Japan, Germany

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Italy, Japan, Germany

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Why was Germany unable to conquer Great Britain?

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The English Channel offered a natural barrier, protecting Great Britain.

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What was the secret part of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?

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Germany and the USSR would split Poland.

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How did the United Nations help the Jewish survivors of the Holocaust?

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The United Nations split Palestine into an Arab state and a Jewish state (Israel).

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Why was Mein Kampf significant?

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Hitler predicted a war in Europe that would end with the extermination of Jews in Europe.

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Which event was Japan’s attempt at keeping the US out of WWII?

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Pearl Harbor

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Which battle was the last battle of WWII in Europe?

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Battle of Berlin

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Which battle helped President Truman decide to drop the atomic bomb on Japan instead of launching a land invasion? Options: Battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of Okinawa, Battle of Leyte Gulf, Battle of Saipan

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Battle of Okinawa