World History Review: WWII

The video provides an overview of World War II, discussing its causes, key events, and consequences. It highlights the impact of the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler's rise to power, and the formation of the Axis Powers. The video also covers the involvement of the Allied Powers, major events like D-Day, and the end of the war. Post-war consequences, including the Cold War, the Marshall Plan, and the creation of the United Nations, are also discussed.

What was a major cause of World War II according to the video?

• The Industrial Revolution

• World War I

• The American Civil War

• The Cold War

Which countries formed the Axis powers during World War II?

• Japan, China, and Russia

• Germany, France, and Italy

• Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

What policy did the world adopt in response to Hitler's early territorial demands?

• Containment

• Appeasement

• Isolationism

• Expansionism

Which event marked the United States' entry into World War II?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Poland

• The fall of France

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What was the significance of the Yalta Conference?

• It was the first meeting of the United Nations

• It ended World War I

• It led to the formation of the Axis powers

• It marked the beginning of the Cold War

What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?

• To divide Germany into East and West

• To establish the League of Nations

• To rebuild European economies

• To punish Germany further

Which two cities were targeted with atomic bombs by the United States?

• Kyoto and Sapporo

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Yokohama and Kobe

• Tokyo and Osaka

What was one of the effects of World War II on the Jewish population?

• The establishment of the League of Nations

• The creation of the state of Israel

• The rise of the Soviet Union

• The division of Germany

Which organization was formed as a successor to the League of Nations?

• NATO

• OPEC

• The United Nations

• The Warsaw Pact

What lesson did the Allies learn from the Treaty of Versailles?

• To prioritize military expansion

• To never again humiliate their enemy

• To always seek revenge

• To avoid international cooperation