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WorksheetsWWII Study Guide
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 37mins
Which of the following was the MAIN cause WWII?
fascism/fascist leaders
imperialism
Weimar Republic
League of Nations
Which country did we fight in the Pacific Theatre?
Germany
Japan
Italy
Which countries did we fight in the European Theatre? (CHOOSE 2)
Germany
Japan
Italy
Which of the following were reasons for Hitler's rise to power? (CHOOSE 3)
The War Guilt Clause (from the Treaty of Versailles) angered millions of Germans.
Scandals led to distrust of the Social Democratic Party.
Hitler's permanent blindness after WWI made him a sympathetic figure to millions of Germans.
There was a growing fear of the rise of the Communist Party.
Which of the following were reasons for Hitler's rise to power? (CHOOSE 2)
The French Occupation of the Ruhr angered Germans.
Inflation thrust millions of Germans into poverty.
The Pope's influence on Catholics scared Germans.
Hitler's vast personal wealth inspired Germans.
Which of the following were reasons for Hitler's rise to power? (CHOOSE 2)
The Stock Market Crash weakened the German economy.
Hatred of the Jews was promoted and began to spread.
The Nazi Party's charity work inspired Germans.
Widespread German support of the Wiemar Republic.
What was the CATALYST of Hitler's rise to power?
Wiemar Republic
Election of 1930
Reichstag Fire
death of Josef Stalin
What did the NYE COMMITTEE do? (CHOOSE 2)
investigated the reasons the U.S. entered WWI
determined that the U.S.'s involvement was heavily influenced by business considerations
investigated the Nazi Party to determine its origins
put a stop to trade with Germany
Which of the following describes the NEUTRALITY ACT OF 1935?
The U.S. could not send guns or loan weapons to any country at war.
The U.S. could not sell non-military goods to countries at war, but they must pay on a "cash and carry" basis only.
The U.S. government could lend or lease (not sell) war supplies to any nation deemed "vital to the defense of the United States."
Which of the following describes the NEUTRALITY ACT OF 1937?
The U.S. could not send guns or loan weapons to any country at war.
The U.S. could not sell non-military goods to countries at war, but they must pay on a "cash and carry" basis only.
The U.S. government could lend or lease (not sell) war supplies to any nation deemed "vital to the defense of the United States."
Which of the following describes the LEND-LEASE ACT?
The U.S. could not send guns or loan weapons to any country at war.
The U.S. could not sell non-military goods to countries at war, but they must pay on a "cash and carry" basis only.
The U.S. government could lend or lease (not sell) war supplies to any nation deemed "vital to the defense of the United States."
Which events led to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor? (CHOOSE 3)
The U.S. ordered a ban on the transport of weapons into China or Japan on any ship flying the American flag.
Japan accidentally bombs the USS Panay, apologizes, and agrees to pay the U.S. for the losses.
After Japan bombed innocent civilians in China, the U.S. stops the export of planes or aircraft parts to Japan and provides monetary aid to China.
Japan declares war on the U.S., citing the Nye Committee's findings about the true reasons the U.S. entered WWI.
Which events led to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor? (CHOOSE 3)
Japan takes over the French colony of Indochina.
The U.S. freezes all of Japan's assets.
The U.S. rejects Japan's demands to provide them with oil and aircraft parts.
Japan releases letters written to FDR from his cabinet members that encourage a full-scale invasion of Japan.
On which date did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1939
December 7, 1940
December 7, 1941
December 7, 1942
Which of the following is TRUE about the bombing of Pearl Harbor? (CHOOSE 3)
It was a surprise airplane attack.
Over 2,400 Americans were killed and over 1,000 were injured.
The U.S. declared war on Japan as a result.
Over 60,000 Americans and Filipinos were forced to march nearly 70 miles to a Japanese POW camp.
This General was forced to evacuate from the Philippines to Australia at the beginning of the war, but returned two years later. His famous quote was "I will return." (followed two years later by "I have returned!")
General Douglas MacArthur
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
General George S. Patton
General Charles DeGaulle
Immediately after their attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attacked American airfields in:
The Philippines
Hawaii
China
Puerto Rico
The U.S. surrendered in the Philippines, which led to the Japanese forcibly marching 78,000 POWs over 65 miles to a Japanese prison camp (killing thousands). What was this event known as?
the Bataan Death March
the Pearl Harbor Path
the Corregidor Death Match
the Filipino Death March
Why were B-25 planes chosen to be flown in the Doolittle Raid?
They had technology that could conceal them from enemy radar.
They were lightweight, which made them easy to maneuver.
They were the only planes that could fly for long enough to make it to Japan and land safely afterwards.
They were identical to the planes Japan was using, making them more difficult for the Japanese to determine which plane was an enemy plane.
This was the turning point of the war in the Pacific Theatre:
Pearl Harbor
Doolittle Raid
Battle of Midway
Iwo Jima
This group helped to translate battlefield messages for all battles in the Pacific:
the Native American Code Talkers
the CIA
the Tuskegee Airmen
the Kamikaze pilots
Hitler's reign in Germany is known as:
the Wiemar Republic
the Reichstag
the Third Reich
the Luftwaffe
The German air force was known as:
the Wiemar Republic
the Reichstag
the Third Reich
the Luftwaffe
The German democracy after WWI was known as:
the Wiemar Republic
the Reichstag
the Third Reich
the Luftwaffe
The German Parliament was known as:
the Wiemar Republic
the Reichstag
the Third Reich
the Luftwaffe
Hitler's annexation of this country, known as "the Anschluss," was the first of many.
Austria
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Hitler and Stalin signed this, also known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which stated that Germany and Russia would not use military force against one another for up to 10 years.
Non-Aggression Pact
Munich Pact
Versailles Pact
Anscluss Pact
Hitler signed this, promising to not invade Czechoslovakia.
Non-Aggression Pact
Munich Pact
Versailles Pact
Anscluss Pact
What began WWII in the European Theatre?
invasion of Austria
invasion of Czechoslovakia
invasion of Poland
Pearl Harbor
This was a mostly-underground series of fortresses used by the French to repel the Germans. Unfortunately, a weak spot allowed the Germans to invade through the Ardennes Forest.
the Maginot Line
the Line of Attrition
the Great Wall of France
the Versailles Line
This operation involved British forces fleeing to England from the beaches of Dunkirk.
Operation Dynamo
Operation Torch
Operation Overlord
Battle of Britain
This operation involved attacking Germany through the land in the North of Africa.
Operation Dynamo
Operation Torch
Operation Overlord
Battle of Britain
This operation involved attacking Germany through the land in the North of Africa.This operation, also known as "The Battle of Normandy" or "D-Day," was fought on French beaches and was a successful surprise-attack on German forces.
Operation Dynamo
Operation Torch
Operation Overlord
Battle of Britain
This was the first major military campaign fought entirely by rival air forces, and was a defensive victory for Britain.
Operation Dynamo
Operation Torch
Operation Overlord
Battle of Britain
Which statement is true about the rise of fascism during the 1930s?
Fascism brought down many communist nations which led to weak alliances and strong focus on militarism.
Many countries in Europe were widely in favor of and voted for fascism to escape the threat of Imperialistic countries.
Global economic turmoil left many people thinking that democracy was not a workable system, which paved the way for totalitarian-style leadership.
Fascism sought to restructure Italy and Germany by allowing people to participate directly in their country's democracy.
Which statement best describes how the Atlantic Charter impacted the future of all nations?
The Atlantic Charter proposed a post-war, pro-democratic view of the world for all countries.
The Atlantic Chart sought to end the practice of imperialism.
The Atlantic Charter called for the end Nazi ideology.
The Atlantic Charter included a promise to offer direct military involvement to European powers.
Which of the following were the goals of the Atlantic Charter? (CHOOSE 3)
Agreement to not seek any new territorial gains from the war.
People should have the right to choose their own form of government.
Freedom of the Seas
Abolish tariffs on natural resources.
___________ supports violence to achieve political means, promotes indoctrination of youth, is opposed to communism, prohibits multiple political parties, and features a totalitarian dictatorship.
Democracy
Communism
Socialism
Fascism
Which of the following world leaders was NOT a totalitarian dictator during WWII?
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
Emperor Hirohito
Blitzkrieg
a system of fortifications which would allow for a quick attack
out-waiting the opponent and then striking the enemy
a type of "lightning war" with surprise and quick, overwhelming force leading to a quick victory
quick, lightning-speed battles fought only by naval attacks
How did the Treaty of Versailles lay the groundwork for WWII?
It forced all of the defeated nations to take the blame for causing the conflict.
It stipulated that territories taken by Germany had to be given to Russia.
It put severe financial pressure on Germany, weakening the government.
It strengthened German morale as the country became more nationalistic and militaristic.
Which of the following reasons led the Japanese military to carry out an invasion on the United States on December 7th, 1941? (CHOOSE 2)
The U.S. placed an oil embargo on Japan after the continual attacks on British and French colonies in the Pacific.
The U.S. rejected Japan's demands to settle the differences between the two countries.
The U.S. signed the Hemispheric Defense Zone, which promoted the Axis Powers to become hostile towards any ship flying the American flag.
With the aid of the U.S., China was able to engage in continuous attacks on Japanese colonies in the Pacific.
Why did Germany want to acquire so much LAND during WWII?
to gain natural resources
xenophobia (fear of foreigners)
opposing political ideologies
retaliation for the Treaty of Versailles
Which of the following are ways in which the Treaty of Versailles laid the groundwork for WWII? (CHOOSE 3)
The treaty had a crippling effect on the German economy, which led to Germany not being able to sustain payments to the allies.
The treaty affected the morale of Germany by making Germans concede that they were to blame for initiating the war.
The treaty laid out conditions which prevented Germany from protecting itself through the use of a standing army.
The treaty allowed France and Belgium to place sanctions on Germany, which caused hyper-inflation throughout Germany.
Which is the correct chronological order for the American attitudes towards joining the war in Europe?
Isolationism, Direct Involvement, Economic Aid to Allies
Isolationism, Economic Aid to Allies, Direct Involvement
Economic Aid to Allies, Direct Involvement, Isolationism
Isolationism, Economic Aid to Allies, Direct Involvement
In which order did Hitler conquer the following regions of Europe?
Austria, Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia, Poland, France
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Sudetenland, Poland, France
Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Dunkirk, Great Britain
Sudetenland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Dunkirk, Great Britain
When you think of the Lend-Lease Act, which phrase should you remember?
"vital defense of the United States"
"a day which will live in infamy"
"indivisible with liberty and justice for all"
"on a cash and carry basis"
Which event precipitated (came directly before) Operation Dynamo?
Hitler's breach of the Maginot Line through the Ardennes forest and preparation a Luftwaffe attack on the coast of Dunkirk
Great Britain and the United States stage an aerial rescue of British and French soldiers.
the allied attack on Germany in Poland
the creation of the Maginot Line on the border between France & Germany
Why did Hitler want to annex the Sudetenland? (CHOOSE 2)
acquisition of natural resources
many "ethnically" German (culturally German) people lived there
defensible frontiers on borders of Hungary, Russia, & the USSR
large factories that would bring great wealth to the Nazi Party
What did the Fourteen Points have in common with the Atlantic Charter?
both were plans of victorious nations to divide conquered territories
both contained military strategies for defeating enemy nations
they were both statements of post-war goals for establishing world peace
they both contained agreements between nations to eliminate further development of weapons
Which terms are central to understanding the Doolittle Raid?
Tokyo, B-25 airplanes, Chinese Exclusion Act repealed
Tokyo, General Douglas MacArthur, kamikaze planes
Largest naval battle of WWII, B-25 airplanes, the Philippines
Turning points in the Pacific Theatre, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Chinese Exclusion Act repealed
Which terms are central to understanding Operation Barbarossa?
Nazi invasion of USSR, Hitler's army weakened due to fighting on two fronts, Stalin asks Allies for help in fighting Hitler
Nazi invasion of USSR, kamikaze pilots, Battle of Britain
Stalin asks Allies for help in fighting Hitler, Dunkirk, Maginot Line
Hitler's army weakened due to fighting on two fronts, Normandy, Reichstag
Which terms are central to understanding Operation Torch?
Northern coast of Africa, Suez Canal is key for trade, FDR wanted adequate training for U.S. troops
Invasion on the beaches of Normandy, amphibious Higgins boats, Northern coast of Africa
Suez Canal is key for trade, Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Wiemar Republic
Turning point in the Pacific Theatre, FDR wanted adequate training for U.S. troops, B-25 planes
What were three innovations that allowed an Allied victory in the Battle of the Atlantic? (CHOOSE 3)
depth charge
convoy system
sonar
B-25 planes
Why was Stalingrad a key target for Hitler's army?
it was an industrial center
it was geographically large
it was Stalin's favorite city
it would allow access to the Volga River
What were the 3 Goals of the Casablanca Conference? (CHOOSE 3)
destroy German morale
destroy the German Army
destroy German industry
destroy the German language
What were the 3 Goals of the Yalta Conference? (CHOOSE 3)
divide Germany into 4 separate occupied territories
create the United Nations
free elections in eastern Europe
testing atomic bombs and island hopping
Which of the following were battles in the Pacific Theatre?
Battle of Leyte Gulf, Battle of Midway, the Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Leyte Gulf, Pearl Harbor, the Ardennes Forest, the Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Midway, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, The Doolittle Raid
Battle of Stalingrad, Dunkirk, Battle of Normandy, Battle of the Atlantic
Which of the following were battles in the European Theatre?
Battle of Britain, Battle of Stalingrad, Battle of the Bulge, Battle at Dunkirk
Battle of Stalingrad, Doolittle Raid, the Battle of the Somme, D-Day
D-Day, Pearl Harbor, the Battle of the Atlantic, Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Casablanca, Battle of Midway, Battle of Leyte Gulf
Which battle was the LAST MAJOR NAZI OFFENSIVE?
Stalingrad
Ardennes
Battle of the Bulge
Dunkirk
What was the name of the secret project to develop the atomic bomb?
the Manhattan Project
the New Orleans Project
the San Francisco Project
the Eden Project
Which 2 Japanese cities were hit by the Atomic Bomb? (CHOOSE 2)
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
What was the term given to the method of attacking and capturing key islands in the Pacific and using them in order to get closer to Japan?
Island Hopping
Code Talking
Raiding
Bulging
Which four things are associated with D-Day?
paratroopers, gliders, Oscar/Rupert decoys, land invasion
B-25 planes, Oscar/Rupert decoys, Blitzkrieg, Maginot Line
paratroopers, depth charge, convoy system, atomic bomb
amphibious vehicles, aircraft carriers, Russian winter, mutiny
What were the 3 Goals of the Potsdam Conference? (CHOOSE 3)
Truman mentioned the detonation of the atomic bomb to Stalin
Stalin wanted to strip Germany of it's army and pay reparations, the allies did not
tensions arose from this conference leading to the Cold War
discussion was centered around world peace
