WWII Study Guide: Events and Homefront

What finally caused war to break out in Europe? (Hint: ______ and _____ invaded ______)

• Germany and the Soviet Union invaded Poland.

• France and the United Kingdom invaded Germany.

• Italy and Japan invaded France.

• Spain and Portugal invaded Italy.

The turning point of the war in the Pacific was:

• The Battle of Midway

• The Attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Iwo Jima

• The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Stalingrad was important because:

• it marked the end of World War II.

• it was a turning point in World War II.

• it was the first battle of World War II.

• it led to the creation of the United Nations.

The invasion that caused Hitler to fight a war on two fronts was:

• The invasion of Poland

• The invasion of France

• The invasion of the Soviet Union

• The invasion of Norway

Executive Order 9066 was passed to:

• Authorize the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II

• Establish the United Nations

• End World War II

• Create the Department of Homeland Security

Many women worked during WWII in

• factories and shipyards

• schools and universities

• government offices

• hospitals and clinics

What happened to Germany after WWII?

• Germany was divided into East and West Germany.

• Germany became a single unified country.

• Germany was annexed by the Soviet Union.

• Germany remained under Nazi control.

After WWII, what significant change occurred in Japan?

• Japan became a communist state.

• Japan was occupied by Allied forces and underwent significant political and economic reforms.

• Japan isolated itself from the rest of the world.

• Japan expanded its territory significantly.

Which two countries invaded Poland to start WWII in Europe?

• Germany and the Soviet Union

• Germany and Italy

• France and the United Kingdom

• Japan and China

Which country was the United States most closely allied with? (hint: which country did the US help the most?)

• United Kingdom

• France

• Germany

• Japan