World War II: Impact on American Lives

Totalitarian governments were inspired by militant ________.

• Democracy

• Nationalism

• Socialism

What did totalitarian governments want to expand?

• Their countries' territories and power

• Their cultural influence

• Their economic policies

Which country did Benito Mussolini gain control of in 1922?

• Germany

• Italy

• France

The term 'blitzkrieg' is best described as:

• A slow and steady approach

• A defensive strategy

• A lightning war strategy

Which countries were not prepared for the blitzkrieg strategy used by Germany?

• Germany and Italy

• Britain and France

• USA and USSR

On what date did France surrender to Germany?

• June 22, 1940

• July 14, 1940

• August 1, 1940

In the spring of 1940, Germany conquered Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg, and ____.

• Belgium

• France

• the Netherlands

The German expansion in 1939 led to the start of ____.

• World War I

• World War II

• The Cold War

In July 1940, the Luftwaffe began attacking British planes and ______.

• ships

• airfields

• tanks

In June 1941, the United States sent supplies to the Soviet Union after ______ invaded.

• Japan

• Hitler

• France