World War II

What was a key cause for the rise of fascism in nations such as Italy and Germany?

• collectivization

• economic hardship

• genocide

• secret treaties

Which type of government is characterized by extreme nationalism, censorship, militarism, and dictatorship?

• fascist

• direct democracy

• constitutional confederation

• parliamentary democracy

Why is D-Day (June 6, 1944) considered a turning point in World War II?

• The landing of Allied troops forced Germany to fight on the western front, a two-front war.

• A string of Russian victories led to their control over eastern Europe.

• The death of Hitler left Germany without clear military leadership.

• Dropping the first nuclear bomb quickly led to Japan’s surrender.

What was the name for the secret project to build an atomic bomb?

• Manhattan Project

• Tuskegee Airben

• Secret Boom

• Normandy

Who was the fascist leader of Italy?

• Adolph Hitler

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Benito Mussolini

• Neville Chamberlain

Which was a major cause of the rise dictators in Europe after WW1?

• economic prosperity

• Treaty of Versailles

• redrawing of European borders

• German win of WWI

What is the name of the Allied military strategy in the Pacific Ocean?

• firebomb

• island hopping

• kamikaze

• blitzkrieg

The D-Day Allied invasion of France took place where?

• Paris

• Plymoth

• Tokyo

• Normandy

At first many Americans were against the war and supported ________________________.

• fascism

• communism

• isolationism

• internationalism

The purpose of the Nuremberg Trials was to

• test the newly developed atomic bomb.

• determine how the holocaust happened.

• punish German leaders for war crimes.

• remove the emperor of Japan from power.