World War II

Who were the Allied powers in World War II?

• Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S.

• Germany, Italy, Japan, Austria

• Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden

• Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary

Who were the Axis powers in World War II?

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• United States, Britain, France

• Russia, China, India

• Australia, Canada, New Zealand

What is appeasement?

• A policy of making political or material concessions to an aggressive power to avoid conflict

• A strategy of increasing military power to deter potential threats

• A diplomatic approach focused on forming alliances

• A method of economic sanctions to pressure a country

The Lend-Lease policy was:

• a program to provide U.S. military aid to foreign nations during World War II

• a trade agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

• a policy to lease land for military bases

• a financial aid package for European reconstruction

World War II started when Germany invaded which country?

• France

• Poland

• Russia

• United Kingdom

Why did Japan attack the U.S. at Pearl Harbor?

• Japan attacked the U.S. because the U.S. blocked its ability to expand.

• Japan wanted to form an alliance with the U.S.

• Japan was invited by the U.S. to demonstrate military power.

• Japan attacked to support the U.S. in World War II.

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?

• The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the Pacific Theater, giving the U.S. a significant advantage over Japan.

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

• It resulted in the surrender of Germany to the Allied forces.

• It was the final battle of World War II.

What was the significance of the D-Day Invasion?

• The D-Day Invasion marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany as Allied forces landed in Normandy, France.

• The D-Day Invasion resulted in the surrender of Japan to the Allied forces.

• The D-Day Invasion was a failed attempt by the Allies to invade Italy.

• The D-Day Invasion led to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

The U.S. sent troops to Africa during World War II because:

• To support the Allied forces against Axis powers

• To colonize African countries

• To establish trade routes

• To test new military technology

The Battle of Stalingrad was significant because:

• it marked the turning point in World War II in favor of the Allies.

• it was the first battle fought entirely in the air.

• it resulted in the largest naval battle in history.

• it was the final battle of World War II.