WWII

Term given to the political stance the United States originally took when France and Great Britain were fighting with Germany.

• neutrality
• offensive
• defensive
• special teams

What was Hitler’s goal for Germany?

• To retaliate against those punishing them by taking over at least the rest of Europe, if not the world.
• To achieve Manifest Destiny.
• To solve World Peace.
• To solve World Peace.

What were the names of the dictators from Italy and Germany?

• Hitler and Stalin
• Roosevelt and Churchill
• Mussolini and Hitler

What happened as a result of the worldwide depression?

• There was a rise of dictators.
• Hitler became president of the U.S.
• Many people immigrated to Europe.

Which countries formed the Axis Powers?

• Germany, Japan, Italy
• USSR, Germany, America
• France, Great Britain, USA

What did the European leaders do at first to try to avoid war with Hitler?

• violence
• appeasement
• negotiations

Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany?

• Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
• Hitler attacked Stalin.
• Germany invaded Poland.

What was the Battle of Britain and why was it significant?

• Air raids on Britain were the first time Hitler was not able to take over a country. 
• France attacked Great Britain and controlled their lands.
• Hitler betrayed Stalin by attacking him when he said he wouldn't.

What country did Germany invade even though Hitler said he wouldn't?

• Poland
• Japan
• USSR (Soviet Union)

The United States maintained an official policy of neutrality concerning the problems in Europe. What does neutrality mean?

• choosing good over evil
• to not take sides
• to declare war