World War II

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What was the main cause of World War II according to the text?

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The Treaty of Versailles and rise of authoritarian regimes

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Which countries formed the main Axis powers?

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Germany, Italy, and Japan

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What was "Blitzkrieg"?

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Lightning warfare tactics concentrating offensive force at one point

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When did Germany invade Poland, officially starting WWII?

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September 1, 1939

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What event brought the United States into World War II?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

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When did the Pearl Harbor attack occur?

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December 7, 1941

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What was D-Day?

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The Allied landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944

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Which three decisive battles marked the retreat of Axis countries?

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Stalingrad, El Alamein, and Midway

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What ended the war in the Pacific?

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Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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Approximately how many people died in World War II?

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Over 55 million