World War II Key Events and Figures

The video explores the rise of totalitarian regimes leading to WWII, focusing on Mussolini, Hitler, Tojo, and Stalin. It discusses the US's initial neutrality and the events that led to its involvement, including the Neutrality Acts and the Lend-Lease Act. The Battle of Britain and the US's gradual support for the Allies are highlighted. The video concludes with Japan's aggression in Asia, the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the US's entry into the war.

Which leader established a fascist regime in Italy during World War II?

• Hideki Tojo

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

What was the primary goal of the Neutrality Acts of 1935 in the United States?

• To prevent U.S. involvement in foreign wars

• To support allied nations

• To declare war on Germany

• To form military alliances

What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?

• The invasion of France

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Poland

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which battle demonstrated the resilience of the British people against German air raids?

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of the Atlantic

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act enacted by the United States?

• To provide financial aid to Germany

• To declare war on Italy

• To sell military equipment to Japan

• To lend military supplies to allies

Which country did Japan invade and brutalize in the early 1930s?

• Vietnam

• Manchuria

• Philippines

• Korea

What was the immediate consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• The U.S. declared war on Germany

• The U.S. declared war on Japan

• The U.S. remained neutral

• The U.S. signed a peace treaty

On what date did Japan attack Pearl Harbor, leading to U.S. involvement in World War II?

• August 15, 1945

• June 6, 1944

• September 1, 1939

• December 7, 1941

What was the reaction of the United States following the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• They remained neutral

• They declared war on Italy

• They declared war on Japan

• They signed a peace treaty with Germany

Which pact did Hitler honor by declaring war on the United States after Pearl Harbor?

• Non-Aggression Pact

• Tripartite Pact

• Versailles Treaty

• Munich Agreement