World War II: Turning Points, Causes, and Key Figures

Fill in the blank: A major paramilitary organization under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, controlled by Heinrich Himmler, heavily involved in carrying out the Holocaust, was called the _________

• SS

• Gestapo

• Wehrmacht

• Luftwaffe

Treaty of Versailles: The harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles, including the 'humiliation of Germany,' contributed to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party and left Europe in what kind of state?

• A stable and peaceful state

• A fragile and unstable state

• An economically prosperous state

• A united and cooperative state

What were the dates and significance of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

• Hiroshima: August 6, 1945; Nagasaki: August 9, 1945. The bombings led to Japan's surrender (September 2nd, 1945).

• Hiroshima: July 16, 1945; Nagasaki: July 18, 1945. The bombings led to the start of the Korean War.

• Hiroshima: September 2, 1945; Nagasaki: September 5, 1945. The bombings resulted in the formation of the United Nations.

• Hiroshima: August 9, 1945; Nagasaki: August 12, 1945. The bombings led to Germany's surrender.

Who was the President of the United States during most of World War II?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• George C. Marshall

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry Truman

The significance of the Battle of Britain during World War II was:

• It marked the first major defeat of Hitler's military forces.

• It resulted in the surrender of France.

• It led to the United States entering the war.

• It ended the war in Europe.

Which of the following was NOT a key Allied power during World War II?

• United States

• Great Britain

• Soviet Union

• Japan

Fill in the blank: An international peacekeeping body created after WWII at the Yalta Conference is called the _________

• United Nations

• League of Nations

• European Union

• NATO

The policy of appeasement involved allowing aggressive actions by totalitarian nations (such as Germany annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia, and Italy invading Ethiopia) in the hope they would stop. What was the result of this policy?

• It successfully prevented war.

• It led to the outbreak of a larger war.

• It strengthened international alliances.

• It caused immediate peace in Europe.

Define Anti-Semitism and give an example of its manifestation during the Holocaust.

• Anti-Semitism is hostility to or prejudice against Jews; example: yellow stars.

• Anti-Semitism is support for Jewish culture; example: celebrating Hanukkah.

• Anti-Semitism is indifference to all religions; example: ignoring religious holidays.

• Anti-Semitism is prejudice against all minorities; example: discrimination against immigrants.

What was the significance of the Battle of Coral Sea (May 1942) in the Pacific during World War II?

• It stopped Japan from attacking Australia.

• It resulted in the complete destruction of the US Pacific Fleet.

• It marked the first use of atomic bombs in warfare.

• It led to the immediate surrender of Japan.