World War II Vocab

Which title best completes this time line? (HINT: Look at key words such as occupation, conquering, attacking, etc.)

• Communist Takeover of China

• Annexation of Korea

• Chinese Cultural Revolution

• Japanese Militarism

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

• fascist

• direct democracy

• constitutional confederation

• parliamentary democracy

Adolf Hitler justified his takeover of eastern territory by stating that Germany needed to (HINT: remember the source we read about Hitler!)

• gain more living space for German people

• reestablish its Asian colonies

• give its navy access to Caspian seaports

• enforce established peace agreements

What was the main purpose of the Lend-Lease Act during World War II?

• To provide military aid to allies

• To establish trade embargoes

• To promote isolationism

• To create a peace treaty

Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Poland

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Battle of Britain

What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II?

• It was the first major defeat for Germany

• It marked the entry of the United States into the war

• It was the last battle of the war

• It led to the fall of France

Who were the Axis Powers in World War II?

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union

• France, China, Canada

• Australia, India, Brazil

What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project?

• To develop the atomic bomb

• To create a new naval fleet

• To establish a global peace organization

• To design advanced aircraft

Which conference established the United Nations after World War II?

• Yalta Conference

• Potsdam Conference

• Tehran Conference

• San Francisco Conference

What was the role of women in the workforce during World War II?

• They took on jobs traditionally held by men

• They were primarily involved in combat roles

• They were restricted to domestic duties

• They led military operations