Topic 14 Study Guide

How did Joseph Stalin turn the Soviet Union into a totalitarian nation?

• Through economic reforms that increased agricultural production and worker rights.
• By establishing a democratic government with free elections and civil liberties.
• Stalin turned the Soviet Union into a totalitarian nation through centralized power, suppression of dissent, propaganda, censorship, and political purges.
• By promoting international communism and supporting revolutions worldwide.

What was the United States' attitude/position on German expansion throughput Europe in the 1930s?

• The United States actively supported German expansion in Europe during the 1930s.
• The United States declared war on Germany in the 1930s due to its expansion.
• The United States formed alliances with Germany to promote its expansion in Europe.
• The United States was largely isolationist and did not actively oppose German expansion in Europe during the 1930s.

How/why did Hitler come to power in Germany in the 1930s?

• Hitler was elected president in a fair election.
• Hitler was appointed as chancellor due to his popularity as a war hero.
• Hitler gained power through military conquest of neighboring countries.
• Hitler came to power in Germany in the 1930s through economic turmoil, political manipulation, and the support of the Nazi Party.

Make a list of events in 1941 that led the United States to enter WW2

• 1. 1. Japan attacks China

  2. 2.U.S. Limits the trade with japan.

  3. 3. The U.S. and Japan talk to try and solve the Issue. 4. Japan attacks pearl harbor

• 1. 1. Hitler killed Joseph Stalin.

  2. 2. The U.S. attacks China

  3. 3. China bombs the U.S.

  4. 4. Japan declares war on the U.S.

• 1. 1. Asia and China attacks the U.S.

  2. 2. Lebron James is born.

  3. 3. Lebron James attacks the Nba

  4. 4. U.S. declares war

• The signing of the Atlantic Charter in August 1941.

How did the Unites States take steps to begin supporting the Allies in the war around 1940?

• The U.S. implemented the Lend-Lease Act and increased military production. (Cash-Carry)

• The U.S. signed a peace treaty with Axis powers in 1940.
• The U.S. sent troops to Europe to fight alongside the Allies.
• The U.S. declared war on Germany immediately in 1940.

• Why were the Tuskegee Airmen and other African Americans who enlisted in the military during WWII eager to serve in the military despite the discrimination they faced?

• They believed the military would be free of discrimination.
• They wanted to prove their patriotism and fight against discrimination. Get rights.

• They were forced to enlist against their will.
• They wanted to avoid being drafted into the army.

• What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?

• The Battle of Midway was significant as it marked a turning point in the Pacific War, shifting the balance of naval power to the United States.
• The battle resulted in a decisive victory for Japan.
• It was a minor skirmish with no lasting impact.
• It was primarily fought on land, not at sea.

• What role did women play in the war effort?  Why was it important to get more women working?

• Women played a vital role in the war effort by filling labor shortages and supporting military operations, which was important for maintaining production and services during the war.
• Women primarily served as nurses and did not contribute to production.
• Women were discouraged from working during the war to focus on family.
• Women were only involved in volunteer activities and had no impact on the war effort.

• How and why did Japanese Americans face unfair treatment in the United States during WWII?

• Japanese Americans were unfairly treated through internment in camps due to racial prejudice and fear of espionage during WWII.
• Japanese Americans were celebrated for their contributions during WWII.
• Japanese Americans were given special privileges in the military.
• Japanese Americans were allowed to freely travel without restrictions.

What was the Munich Conference and what policy was created at this meeting? What agreements were made?

• The Munich Conference was held in 1945 to discuss post-war reparations.
• The policy of containment was established at the Munich Conference.
• The Munich Conference resulted in the disarmament of Germany and the return of territories to Czechoslovakia.
• The Munich Conference was a meeting in 1938 where a meeting happened and a disagreement.