World War II Key Events and Concepts

The video explores the events leading to World War II, starting with Japan's aggression in Asia and Germany's expansion in Europe. It covers key events like the annexation of Austria, the invasion of Poland, and the formation of the Axis Powers. The video also discusses the United States' involvement through the Lend-Lease Act and the impact of the Pearl Harbor attack, highlighting the major actions and alliances that shaped the early years of the war.

What event in 1931 marked the beginning of Japan's aggressive actions in Asia?

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Invasion of Manchuria

• Invasion of Korea

• Annexation of Taiwan

Which event is considered by many historians as the actual start of World War II?

• The Spanish Civil War

• Germany's invasion of Poland

• Japan's invasion of China

• Italy's invasion of Ethiopia

What was the outcome of the 1938 vote in Austria regarding annexation by Germany?

• Austrians overwhelmingly voted for annexation

• Austrians voted for independence

• Austrians voted against annexation

• The vote was inconclusive

Which region did Germany annex in 1938, claiming it had a significant German population?

• Alsace-Lorraine

• Sudetenland

• Rhineland

• Silesia

What was the significance of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact signed in 1939?

• It was a military alliance between Germany and Italy

• It was a non-aggression pact between Germany and the USSR

• It was a trade agreement between Germany and the USSR

• It was a peace treaty between Germany and France

Which countries formed the Axis Powers in 1940?

• Germany, France, and Italy

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• Japan, China, and Italy

• Germany, USSR, and Japan

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act passed by the United States in 1941?

• To establish trade relations with Japan

• To provide military aid to Axis Powers

• To supply Allied nations with war materials

• To declare war on Germany

What major mistake did Germany make in 1941 that affected the outcome of World War II?

• Signing a peace treaty with France

• Declaring war on the United States

• Invading the Soviet Union

• Alliancing with Italy

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

• Germany's invasion of Poland

• Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

• Italy's invasion of Greece

• The fall of France

Which territories did Japan attack simultaneously with Pearl Harbor?

• Hawaii and Alaska

• Philippine Islands and Malaysia

• Australia and New Zealand

• India and Burma