World War 2

What did the United States do after World War I ended?

• The United States focused on isolationism, as they did not want to join another war.

• The United States declared war on Germany again.
• The United States immediately joined the League of Nations.
• The United States focused solely on international military expansion.

Why were people in Europe willing to let dictators gain control?

• Economic instability and disillusionment with ineffective democracies.
• Fear of foreign invasion and instability.
• Desire for strong leadership and military power.
• Belief in the superiority of authoritarian regimes.

Vocab Word: A ruler who has total power over a country.

Vocab Word: A movement that gives all power to the government and does away with individual freedoms.

Who was the leader of Italy during WW2?

• Giovanni Giolitti
• Benito Mussolini
• Alberto Moravia
• Vittorio Emanuele III

Who was the leader of Germany during WW2?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Adolf Hitler
• Joseph Stalin
• Winston Churchill

What group of countries were a part of the Allied Powers during WW2?

• Germany, Italy, Japan
• United States, Soviet Union, Great Britain

• Brazil, Argentina, Mexico
• France, Canada, Australia

What group of countries were a part of the Axis Powers during WW2?

• Soviet Union, China, India
• Germany, Italy, Japan
• United States, Canada, Australia
• France, Spain, Brazil

What caused the United States to join WW2?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor.
• The sinking of the Lusitania.
• The invasion of Poland by Germany.
• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?

• To fund domestic infrastructure projects.
• To provide economic support to enemy nations.
• To establish trade agreements with neutral countries.
• To provide military aid to allies during World War II.