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WorksheetsWW2/Cold War
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Stalin
Even though he wasn't the big boss of Japan, as the military top dog and new prime minister, he cooked up the Japan war plan in the Pacific scene.
A political gig run by a dictator that demands extreme nationalism and racism with zero tolerance for any opposition.
Russian bigwig who took over after Lenin as head of the Communist Party and turned the place into a totalitarian state by wiping out all opposition (1879-1953).
The British lingo for the German air raids on British cities and towns during World War II.
What's the 411 on Communism?
A rad political theory pushing for class war, where everything's owned by the public and everyone works and gets paid based on their skills and needs.
A global squad formed after WWII to keep the peace and promote good vibes worldwide.
An American big shot; he led U.S. troops in the South Pacific during World War II.
A Communist crew, made up of Russia and 14 other states, that was around from 1922 to 1991.
Nazism, dude!
German Nazi dictator during World War II (1889-1945), Nazi leader and founder; had over 6 million Jews assassinated during the Holocaust
An important turning point battle in the Asian part of the war, the Americans sank 4 Japanese aircraft carriers
an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory; especially with tanks
Adolf Hitler used this version of fascism to create this type of government based on totalitarian ideas and was used to unite Germany during the 1930s.
Fascism
A political system run by a big boss that demands mega nationalism and racism, and totally no chill for opposition
In the Soviet Union, a gnarly system of forced labor camps where tons of criminals and political prisoners were held under Stalin
Leader, dictator, "father", with unlimited random power; this title was given to Adolf Hitler
American general who was involved in the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge; known for his rad skills in tank warfare
Mussolini, the big boss of Italy and head honcho of the fascist crew that took Italy into World War II, is known for what?
dictator of Italy and leader of the fascist party that lead Italy into World War II
member of the Nazi Party who is credited with saving the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factory so they wouldn't be taken away to death camps
the murder of as many as 300,000 Chinese men, women, and children by Japanese troops
American general; he commanded U.S. troops in the South Pacific during World War II
Tojo
dude from the Nazi Party who totally saved 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by giving them jobs in his factory so they wouldn't get sent to death camps
Even though he wasn’t the emperor of Japan, as the military top dog and new prime minister, he cooked up the Japan war plan in the Pacific theater.
spot where British troops were stuck in France, and got rescued by sea with a little help from civilians
Two Japanese cities where the U.S. dropped the atomic bombs to wrap up World War II.
Militarism, dude!
the gnarly murder of as many as 300,000 Chinese men, women, and children by Japanese troops
The underground movement of French civilians who fought against Nazi Germans who occupied France during much of WWII. This well organized group killed many German's and assisted the Allied forces in any way possible.
A rad policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war
American general; he commanded U.S. troops in the South Pacific during World War II
Churchill
A Russian council composed of representatives from the workers and soldiers.
Going with the flow to dodge a fight
British Prime Minister who totally nixed appeasement and led Great Britain through World War II
WWII battle where the Germans made a last-ditch effort in the west
Appeasement, dude!
Big boss of Italy and head honcho of the fascist crew that dragged Italy into World War II
British Prime Minister who totally dissed appeasement and led the UK through World War II
Going with the flow to dodge a fight
A global squad formed after WWII to keep the peace and chill.
Blitzkrieg, dude!
WWII battle where the Germans went all out in the west for one last hurrah
Even though he wasn't the top dog in Japan, as the military boss and new prime minister, he cooked up the war plan for the Pacific.
A gnarly military move meant to score a quick win, especially with tanks
A national vibe of staying out of the world's drama; keeping a nation out of global beefs
Soviet Union, man!
in the Soviet Union, a system of forced labor camps in which millions of criminals and political prisoners were held under Stalin
A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.
the British term for the German air raids on British cities and towns during World War II
Founded the Communist Party in Russia and set up the world's first Communist Party dictatorship. He led the October Revolution of 1917, in which the Communists seized power in Russia. He then ruled the country until his death in 1924.
Soviets, dude!
A Russian council made up of reps from the workers and soldiers, totally rad.
U.S. military base in Hawaii that got bombed by Japan, pulling the U.S. into World War II on December 7, 1941, gnarly!
American general; he led U.S. troops in the South Pacific during World War II, like a boss.
The economic crisis that kicked off with the stock market crash in 1929 and kept going through the 1930s, bummer.
Great Depression, dude!
the economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s
A political system headed by a dictator that calls for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition
in the Soviet Union, a system of forced labor camps in which millions of criminals and political prisoners were held under Stalin
WWII battle in which German forces launched a final counterattack in the west
Isolationism, dude!
A political system headed by a dictator that calls for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition
A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs; keeping a nation out of wars around the world
Joint effort by the US and Britian to fly food and supplies into W Berlin after the Soviet blocked off all ground routes into the city
A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.
Stalingrad, dude!
Radical joint effort by the US and Britain to fly food and supplies into West Berlin after the Soviets blocked all ground routes, man!
Totally gnarly battle in the German invasion of Russia, where the Germans got surrounded and wiped out, dude!
British Prime Minister who was totally against appeasement and led Great Britain through World War II, man!
The gnarly attempt to wipe out the Jewish people by the Nazis during WWII; between five and six million Jews were killed, like two out of three European Jews, dude!
Pearl Harbor, dude!
U.S. military base in Hawaii that got totally bombed by Japan, pulling the U.S. into World War II on December 7, 1941.
A Russian council made up of workers and soldiers, man.
British Prime Minister who was totally against appeasement and led Great Britain through World War II.
Spot where British troops were stuck in France, and got rescued by sea with some help from civilians.
Midway
A Russian council made up of workers and soldiers, totally rad!
The Brits' word for those gnarly German air raids on their towns during WWII
A major turning point battle in the Pacific, where the Americans totally sank 4 Japanese aircraft carriers, dude!
The dude often called the father of communism. He thought communism would replace capitalism like it did feudalism. Believed in a classless society, man.
Oskar Schindler
A rad international group formed after WWII to keep the peace and chill out together.
The gnarly dictator of Italy who led the fascist party into World War II.
A totally tubular Communist nation, made up of Russia and 14 other states, that was around from 1922 to 1991.
A member of the Nazi Party who is credited with saving the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factory so they wouldn't be taken away to death camps.
Dunkirk, dude!
spot where British troops were totally stuck in France, and got rescued by sea with some rad help from civilians
A Russian council made up of reps from the workers and soldiers.
Started the Communist Party in Russia and set up the world's first Communist Party dictatorship. Led the October Revolution of 1917, where the Communists took over Russia. Ruled until 1924.
Adolf Hitler used this version of fascism to create this type of government based on totalitarian ideas and was used to unite Germany during the 1930s.
D-Day Invasion, dude!
Allied troops totally hit the Normandy Beach to kick off freeing France from German control
Founded the Communist Party in Russia and set up the world's first Communist Party dictatorship. He led the October Revolution of 1917, in which the Communists seized power in Russia. He then ruled the country until his death in 1924.
British Prime Minister who was totally against appeasement and led Great Britain through World War II
American general who was all about the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge; known for his rad skills in tank warfare
Battle of the Bulge
WWII clash where the Germans made a gnarly last-ditch move in the west
German Nazi bigwig during World War II (1889-1945), Nazi head honcho and founder; had over 6 million Jews taken out during the Holocaust
A national vibe of staying out of global drama; keeping a nation out of wars around the world
a rad military blitz meant to score a quick win; especially with tanks
MacArthur
the British term for the German air raids on British cities and towns during World War II
American general; he was the big boss of U.S. troops in the South Pacific during World War II
the murder of as many as 300,000 Chinese men, women, and children by Japanese troops
Allied troops landed at Normandy Beach to start liberating France from German control
United Nations
British Prime Minister who was totally against appeasement and led Great Britain through World War II
Allied troops hit the beaches at Normandy to start freeing France from German control
A global hangout spot formed after WWII to keep the peace, security, and cooperation going strong.
Kicked off the Communist Party in Russia and set up the first-ever Communist Party dictatorship. Led the October Revolution of 1917, where the Communists took over Russia. Ruled the scene until 1924.
Gulag, dude!
Going with the flow to dodge a clash
Big-time American general in the South Pacific during WWII
In the USSR, a gnarly system of forced labor camps where loads of folks were held under Stalin
American general who rocked the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge; a tank warfare whiz
Lenin
Big boss, dictator, "father", with unlimited random power; this title was given to Adolf Hitler
U.S. military hangout in Hawaii that got bombed by Japan, pulling the U.S. into World War II on December 7, 1941.
Kicked off the Communist Party in Russia and set up the world's first Communist Party dictatorship. He led the October Revolution of 1917, where the Communists snagged power in Russia. He then ran the show until he checked out in 1924.
the economic bummer starting with the stock market crash in 1929 and dragging through the 1930s
Berlin Airlift
WWII showdown where the Germans tried one last gnarly move in the west
Roosevelt, the big cheese of the USA during the Great Depression and WWII. He kicked off the New Deal and was the only dude to get elected four times, from 1933 to 1945
Rad collab by the US and Britain to fly grub and gear into West Berlin after the Soviets totally blocked all the roads into the city
A global hangout formed after WWII to keep the peace and chill vibes going worldwide.
D-Day
A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.
A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs; keeping a nation out of wars around the world
Allied troops landed at Normandy Beach to start liberating France from German control
The economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s
Holocaust
A political system headed by a dictator that calls for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition
The attempted physical extermination of the Jewish people by the Nazis during WWII; between five and six million Jews were killed, essentially two out of three European Jews.
An intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory; especially with tanks
The murder of as many as 300,000 Chinese men, women, and children by Japanese troops
Which 3 countries were the big bad dudes in the Axis Powers?
American, England, and Russia
Sweden, Germany, and Denmark
Italy, Russia, and Austria
Italy, Germany, and Japan
Who was the head honcho of the UK back in the day?
Franklin Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler
Harry Truman
What's the scoop on why Japan decided to throw down with the US of A?
They were jonesing for Hawaii.
They had beef with FDR.
The USA was tight with China and had their back.
Japan knew only the US Navy had the muscle to stop them.
Who was the big cheese running the show in Italy?
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
Who were the rad Allies back in the day?
Japan, Germany, and America
America, France, and China
America, Russia and Great Britain
Germany, China, Japan, and Hawaii
What is appeasement?
A hard type of concrete
a policy of giving Hitler what he wanted in order to avoid a conflict
A period of peace after a war
Major fighting in Japan
BIG-TIME ESCAPE OF BRITISH TROOPS ACROSS THE ENGLISH CHANNEL IN FRANCE
DUNKIRK
BLITZKRIEG
OPERATION OVERLORD
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
What's the German word for "lightning war" in 80s slang?
DUNKIRK
BLITZKRIEG
OPERATION OVERLORD
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
The raddest water-to-land invasion ever went down when the Allies hit the beaches at Normandy, France. This was
VE Day
VJ Day
Iwo Jima
D-Day
Which country was totally not into fascism?
Germany
Italy
USSR
Which battle was a turning point in the Pacific campaign
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Midway
Battle of Coral Sea
Battle of Stalingrad
When did WW2 end
1921
1945
1895
1915
When did USA joined the war
1940
1945
1941
1939
Which President dropped Little Boy and Fat Man (The Atomic bombs dropped on the Axis powers)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
attack on Pearl Harbor.
During the Cold War there was an imaginary line in Europe between the capitalist countries and the communist countries. What was this imaginary lie called?
Berlin Wall
Iron Curtain
Imaginary Line
Stalin Land
In 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis took place. How did President John F. Kennedy peacefully end this?
He ordered a naval blockade of Cuba until the Soviets removed the missiles.
He started the Cuban American War
He held Nikita Khrushchev hostage until the Soviets gave in
He bombed the island of Cuba
Which 2 countries became known as "Super Powers" after WWII was over?
Japan and Germany
Italy and Japan
Great Britain and France
The United States and The Soviet Union
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the United States placed missiles in Turkey since the Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba. At the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis, The United States had to promise to....
remove the missiles from Turkey
invade the Soviet Union
release all Soviet prisoners of war
give the Soviet Union all of our money
Which 2 actual wars were fought during the Cold War?
WWI and WWII
Korean War and Vietnam War
Cuban War and Soviet War
German War and Berlin War
The United States and the Soviet Union had an "arms race" during the Cold War. What does this mean?
They had an arm wrestling contest
They were racing across the Atlantic Ocean to see who would win
They made were seeing who could build the biggest ships
Both countries made a lot of nuclear weapons
Which term means the idea that when one nation falls to communism, then another one will and so on, and so on?
Containment
Stalemate
Blockade
Domino Theory
The U.S. policy to stop the spread of communism is known as...?
Containment
Stalemate
Blockade
Cease-Fire
Which defense alliance was between the U.S. and their allies?
Warsaw Pact
N.A.T.O.
This event saw the U.S. send airplanes to deliver much needed supplies to a German city for over a year.
Korean War
Berlin Airlift
Cuban Missile Crisis
Space Race
Vietnam War
Read the passage.
“During Harry Truman’s presidency, food and supplies were dropped to the people of Berlin, Germany. They were experiencing starvation because of blocks set up by the Soviet Union.”
What was the "drop" called?
VJ Day
Berlin Wall
Communist Containment Policy
Berlin Airlift
What is the term used to describe the invisible line that separated communist Eastern Europe from democratic Western Europe?
Berlin Wall
Iron Curtain
No Man's Land
Iron Wall
What country put the first human-made space satellite into orbit around Earth?
the United States
Great Britain
the Soviet Union
France
Communism is an economic system where everyone shares the same _____________.
taxes
property
wealth
debt
Capitalsim is an economic system where people ________ money.
donate
do not tax
ignore
compete
Under communism, there is NO ______________
navy
army
government
private property
Under communism, everyone makes the same __________ regardless of their job.
income
debt
choices on video games
exam scores
While the goal of communism is to create economic equality, in reality, power is usually given only to a country's ____________.
media personalities
school system(s)
church
leader/ dictator
In reality, communist economies tend to benefit the ________________ instead of the majority.
few in power
school systems
religious groups
charities
Which of the following is currently communist?
North Korea
South Korea
Italy
Canada
Which of the following is currently communist?
Vietnam
Mexico
Italy
Canada
Which of the following is currently communist?
China
Mexico
Italy
Spain
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels outlined the goals of communism in their book, _____________.
The Country with the Communist Economy
Power of Communism
Communist Manifesto
Communist Diaries
Capital is
tax liabilities
debt
religion
money
Under communism, countries have centralized economies. This means the government controls which of the following.
the weather
location of natural resources
all economic decisions and property
What country was Nelson Mandela from?
South America
South Africa
Southern Asia
Nelson Mandela fought against an oppressive government system called...
segregation
Jim Crow
Apartheid
