Causes and Battles of World War II

Which political ideology rose to prominence in Germany and Italy before World War II?

• Communism

• Fascism

• Democracy

• Socialism

What event directly led to the United States entering World War II?

• Invasion of Poland

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Battle of Stalingrad

• D-Day

Which policy involved giving in to Hitler’s demands to avoid conflict?

• Isolationism

• Appeasement

• Militarism

• Expansionism

Which country did Hitler invade in 1939, starting World War II?

• France

• Poland

• Russia

• Austria

Which major battle marked a turning point on the Eastern Front in World War II?

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of El Alamein

What was one main reason for the rise of fascism in Europe before World War II?

• Economic instability

• Strong democratic institutions

• Widespread prosperity

• Global peace

How did imperialism contribute to the causes of World War II?

• By promoting global cooperation

• By increasing competition for colonies and resources

• By encouraging disarmament

• By reducing military spending

Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor in 1941?

• To support Germany’s invasion of Poland

• To gain access to oil and resources

• To defend against a U.S. invasion

• To end the war quickly

Which battle is considered the turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II?

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Britain

How did the invasion of Poland by Hitler led to the outbreak of World War II.

• It caused economic depression

• It prompted Britain and France to declare war

• It ended appeasement policies

• It led to the formation of the United Nations