Question
1. List four Dictators
2. Causes for WWII
3. Adolf Hitler and his policital party
4. Mussolini from where
5. Mussolini relationship with
6. Who took power in Japan
7. What did Japan not have
8. Why did the league of nations fail
9. Munich conference who was afraid?
10. Non aggression pact. Who and who?
11. What did Germany do to Poland
12. When did WWII begin in Europe
13. Blitzkrieg
14. What other countries/territory did
Germany take over
15. What is USA doing during this time?
16. Neutrality Act
17. Did American begin to make plans to enter WWII
18. Lend Lease Act
19. Atlantic Charter and the beginning of what?
20. Japan begins invading what?
21. Dec. 7, 1941
22. Dec. 8
23. Germany and Italy respond..
24. How did US raise money for war
25. Victory Gardens
26. Industries switch
a. Automobiles..
b. Conserve
c. Rationing
27. OWI & Progaganda
28. WACS
29. Women took over what jobs
30. African Americans at war
a. At the homefront
31. Mexican Americanss
a. At the home front
b. Zoot Suit
32. Native Americans Code Talkers
33. Nisei
34. Executive Order 9066
a.. Consitutional?
b. Why was it OK
35. Patton and Africa
36. D Day
a. Who led it
b. Why was this so important
37. Battle of Bulge
a. Who lost and who won
38. Hitler dies?
39. VE Day
40. Vernon Baker
41. Genocide
42. Why hatred towards Jews
43. Holocaust refers to
44. Final Solution plan
45. Bataan March. What happened
46. Changing point of the war
47. Island hopping
a. Who led it
48. Manhattan project . a. By who (2)
49. When was the bomb ready
50. FDR dies when
51. Who takes over
52. Controversy on dropping the bomb
53. Who dropped the first Atomic bomb
54. Where were the locations dropped
55. How many died
56. VJ Day
57. Technology (4)
58. Nuremburg Trials
59. Denazification
60. United Nations
2. Causes for WWII
3. Adolf Hitler and his policital party
4. Mussolini from where
5. Mussolini relationship with
6. Who took power in Japan
7. What did Japan not have
8. Why did the league of nations fail
9. Munich conference who was afraid?
10. Non aggression pact. Who and who?
11. What did Germany do to Poland
12. When did WWII begin in Europe
13. Blitzkrieg
14. What other countries/territory did
Germany take over
15. What is USA doing during this time?
16. Neutrality Act
17. Did American begin to make plans to enter WWII
18. Lend Lease Act
19. Atlantic Charter and the beginning of what?
20. Japan begins invading what?
21. Dec. 7, 1941
22. Dec. 8
23. Germany and Italy respond..
24. How did US raise money for war
25. Victory Gardens
26. Industries switch
a. Automobiles..
b. Conserve
c. Rationing
27. OWI & Progaganda
28. WACS
29. Women took over what jobs
30. African Americans at war
a. At the homefront
31. Mexican Americanss
a. At the home front
b. Zoot Suit
32. Native Americans Code Talkers
33. Nisei
34. Executive Order 9066
a.. Consitutional?
b. Why was it OK
35. Patton and Africa
36. D Day
a. Who led it
b. Why was this so important
37. Battle of Bulge
a. Who lost and who won
38. Hitler dies?
39. VE Day
40. Vernon Baker
41. Genocide
42. Why hatred towards Jews
43. Holocaust refers to
44. Final Solution plan
45. Bataan March. What happened
46. Changing point of the war
47. Island hopping
a. Who led it
48. Manhattan project . a. By who (2)
49. When was the bomb ready
50. FDR dies when
51. Who takes over
52. Controversy on dropping the bomb
53. Who dropped the first Atomic bomb
54. Where were the locations dropped
55. How many died
56. VJ Day
57. Technology (4)
58. Nuremburg Trials
59. Denazification
60. United Nations
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Sure! Here’s a brief overview for each of your queries related to World War II:
1. **Four Dictators**:
- Adolf Hitler (Germany)
- Benito Mussolini (Italy)
- Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union)
- Francisco Franco (Spain)
2. **Causes for WWII**:
- Treaty of Versailles and its punitive measures against Germany.
- Expansionist policies of aggressive nations (Germany, Italy, Japan).
- Economic instability and the Great Depression.
- Failure of the League of Nations to maintain peace.
3. **Adolf Hitler and His Political Party**:
- Adolf Hitler was the leader of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party).
4. **Mussolini From Where**:
- Benito Mussolini was from Italy.
5. **Mussolini Relationship With**:
- Mussolini had a relationship with Adolf Hitler, forming the Rome-Berlin Axis.
6. **Who Took Power in Japan**:
- Militarists and the Japanese Imperial Army gained power, including leaders like General Hideki Tojo.
7. **What Did Japan Not Have**:
- Japan lacked natural resources, such as oil and rubber.
8. **Why Did the League of Nations Fail**:
- It lacked enforcement power and the United States did not join, leading to ineffectiveness in preventing aggression.
9. **Munich Conference Who Was Afraid?**:
- European leaders, particularly British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, were afraid of another war.
10. **Non-Aggression Pact. Who and Who?**:
- The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact was signed between Germany and the Soviet Union.
11. **What Did Germany Do to Poland**:
- Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, marking the beginning of World War II.
12. **When Did WWII Begin in Europe**:
- WWII began in Europe on September 1, 1939.
13. **Blitzkrieg**:
- Blitzkrieg, or "lightning war", was a German military strategy that involved quick, surprise attacks using coordinated air and ground forces.
14. **What Other Countries/Territory Did Germany Take Over**:
- Austria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and parts of Poland.
15. **What is the USA Doing During This Time?**:
- The USA was initially neutral, focusing on isolationism and economic recovery, though it provided material support to Allies.
16. **Neutrality Act**:
- A series of laws passed in the 1930s to limit U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts.
17. **Did America Begin to Make Plans to Enter WWII**:
- Yes, as tensions increased, the U.S. began to make military preparations and alliances.
18. **Lend Lease Act**:
- A program initiated in 1941 allowing the U.S. to supply Allied nations with war material.
19. **Atlantic Charter and the Beginning of What**:
- The Atlantic Charter was an agreement between the U.S. and Britain that outlined post-war goals and marked the beginning of the U.S.-UK alliance.
20. **Japan Begins Invading What?**:
- Japan began invading China in the 1930s and later expanded its aggression across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
21. **Dec. 7, 1941**:
- The date of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan, leading to the U.S. entering WWII.
22. **Dec. 8**:
- The U.S. declared war on Japan the day after the Pearl Harbor attack.
23. **Germany and Italy Respond**:
- Germany and Italy declared war on the United States shortly after the U.S. declared war on Japan.
24. **How Did US Raise Money for War**:
- Through war bonds, taxes, and loans.
25. **Victory Gardens**:
- Gardens planted by civilians to grow their own food during the war, contributing to the war effort.
26. **Industries Switch**:
a. **Automobiles**: Many automobile factories were converted to produce military vehicles and equipment.
b. **Conserve**: Resources and materials were conserved for military use.
c. **Rationing**: Implementation of rationing of food and materials to support the war effort.
27. **OWI & Propaganda**:
- The Office of War Information (OWI) was created to disseminate propaganda and inform the public about the war effort.
28. **WACS**:
- Women's Army Corps, allowed women to serve in non-combat roles in the Army.
29. **Women Took Over What Jobs**:
- Women took over factory jobs, civil service positions, and other roles traditionally held by men who were fighting in the war.
30. **African Americans at War**:
a. **At the Homefront**: Many served in the military or worked in war industries, facing segregation and discrimination.
31. **Mexican Americans**:
a. **At the Homefront**: Many worked in defense industries and agriculture.
b. **Zoot Suit**: Refers to a style of dress that became associated with youth culture; the Zoot Suit Riots were a series of conflicts in Los Angeles in 1943 involving Mexican Americans.
32. **Native Americans Code Talkers**:
- Native Americans used their languages, such as Navajo, to create secure military communications during the war.
33. **Nisei**:
- Japanese Americans born in the U.S.; many served in the military despite facing internment during the war.
34. **Executive Order 9066**:
a. **Constitutional?**: The constitutionality of this order is often debated, as it allowed for internment of Japanese Americans.
b. **Why Was It OK**: Some argued national security justified it during wartime, although it is now widely viewed as a violation of civil rights.
35. **Patton and Africa**:
- General George Patton led American forces in North Africa, helping to defeat Axis forces in battles such as El Alamein and Tunisia.
36. **D Day**:
a. **Who Led It**: Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower led the operation.
b. **Why Was This So Important**: It was a significant turning point in the war, leading to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.
37. **Battle of Bulge**:
a. **Who Lost and Who Won**: The Allies ultimately won; Germany launched a last major offensive but was unable to sustain their advance.
38. **Hitler Dies**:
- Adolf Hitler died by suicide on April 30, 1945.
39. **VE Day**:
- Victory in Europe Day, celebrated on May 8, 1945, marking the official surrender of Germany.
40. **Vernon Baker**:
- An African American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the war.
41. **Genocide**:
- The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or cultural group, exemplified by the Holocaust.
42. **Why Hatred Towards Jews**:
- Anti-Semitism was prevalent in Europe, fueled by economic scapegoating, conspiracy theories, and historical prejudices.
43. **Holocaust Refers To**:
- The genocide of six million Jews, along with millions of others, by the Nazi regime during World War II.
44. **Final Solution Plan**:
- The Nazi plan for the systematic extermination of the Jewish people.
45. **Bataan March. What Happened**:
- The Bataan Death March was the forced march of American and Filipino prisoners by the Japanese army in 1942, leading to significant deaths from brutality and starvation.
46. **Changing Point of the War**:
- Key battles like Stalingrad and Midway marked turning points in favor of the Allies.
47. **Island Hopping**:
- A military strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific to capture strategic islands while bypassing others.
a. **Who Led It**: General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz led the campaign.
48. **Manhattan Project**:
- A secret U.S. project during WWII focused on developing the atomic bomb.
a. **By Who (2)**: Key figures included Robert Oppenheimer and Leslie Groves.
49. **When Was the Bomb Ready**:
- The first atomic bomb was successfully tested on July 16, 1945.
50. **FDR Dies When**:
- Franklin D. Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945.
51. **Who Takes Over**:
- Harry S. Truman became President after FDR's death.
52. **Controversy on Dropping the Bomb**:
- The decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is debated over its necessity to end the war versus the moral implications.
53. **Who Dropped the First Atomic Bomb**:
- The U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
54. **Where Were the Locations Dropped**:
- Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9, 1945).
55. **How Many Died**:
- Approximately 200,000 people died as a result of the bombings, including immediate deaths and those from radiation exposure.
56. **VJ Day**:
- Victory over Japan Day, celebrated on August 15, 1945, marking Japan's surrender.
57. **Technology (4)**:
- Jet engines, radar, rockets, and improved medical treatments (like antibiotics).
58. **Nuremberg Trials**:
- Military tribunals held to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes.
59. **Denazification**:
- The process of removing Nazi ideology and influence from German society after WWII.
60. **United Nations**:
- An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries.
Feel free to ask for more detailed information on any specific point!
1. **Four Dictators**:
- Adolf Hitler (Germany)
- Benito Mussolini (Italy)
- Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union)
- Francisco Franco (Spain)
2. **Causes for WWII**:
- Treaty of Versailles and its punitive measures against Germany.
- Expansionist policies of aggressive nations (Germany, Italy, Japan).
- Economic instability and the Great Depression.
- Failure of the League of Nations to maintain peace.
3. **Adolf Hitler and His Political Party**:
- Adolf Hitler was the leader of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party).
4. **Mussolini From Where**:
- Benito Mussolini was from Italy.
5. **Mussolini Relationship With**:
- Mussolini had a relationship with Adolf Hitler, forming the Rome-Berlin Axis.
6. **Who Took Power in Japan**:
- Militarists and the Japanese Imperial Army gained power, including leaders like General Hideki Tojo.
7. **What Did Japan Not Have**:
- Japan lacked natural resources, such as oil and rubber.
8. **Why Did the League of Nations Fail**:
- It lacked enforcement power and the United States did not join, leading to ineffectiveness in preventing aggression.
9. **Munich Conference Who Was Afraid?**:
- European leaders, particularly British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, were afraid of another war.
10. **Non-Aggression Pact. Who and Who?**:
- The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact was signed between Germany and the Soviet Union.
11. **What Did Germany Do to Poland**:
- Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, marking the beginning of World War II.
12. **When Did WWII Begin in Europe**:
- WWII began in Europe on September 1, 1939.
13. **Blitzkrieg**:
- Blitzkrieg, or "lightning war", was a German military strategy that involved quick, surprise attacks using coordinated air and ground forces.
14. **What Other Countries/Territory Did Germany Take Over**:
- Austria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and parts of Poland.
15. **What is the USA Doing During This Time?**:
- The USA was initially neutral, focusing on isolationism and economic recovery, though it provided material support to Allies.
16. **Neutrality Act**:
- A series of laws passed in the 1930s to limit U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts.
17. **Did America Begin to Make Plans to Enter WWII**:
- Yes, as tensions increased, the U.S. began to make military preparations and alliances.
18. **Lend Lease Act**:
- A program initiated in 1941 allowing the U.S. to supply Allied nations with war material.
19. **Atlantic Charter and the Beginning of What**:
- The Atlantic Charter was an agreement between the U.S. and Britain that outlined post-war goals and marked the beginning of the U.S.-UK alliance.
20. **Japan Begins Invading What?**:
- Japan began invading China in the 1930s and later expanded its aggression across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
21. **Dec. 7, 1941**:
- The date of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan, leading to the U.S. entering WWII.
22. **Dec. 8**:
- The U.S. declared war on Japan the day after the Pearl Harbor attack.
23. **Germany and Italy Respond**:
- Germany and Italy declared war on the United States shortly after the U.S. declared war on Japan.
24. **How Did US Raise Money for War**:
- Through war bonds, taxes, and loans.
25. **Victory Gardens**:
- Gardens planted by civilians to grow their own food during the war, contributing to the war effort.
26. **Industries Switch**:
a. **Automobiles**: Many automobile factories were converted to produce military vehicles and equipment.
b. **Conserve**: Resources and materials were conserved for military use.
c. **Rationing**: Implementation of rationing of food and materials to support the war effort.
27. **OWI & Propaganda**:
- The Office of War Information (OWI) was created to disseminate propaganda and inform the public about the war effort.
28. **WACS**:
- Women's Army Corps, allowed women to serve in non-combat roles in the Army.
29. **Women Took Over What Jobs**:
- Women took over factory jobs, civil service positions, and other roles traditionally held by men who were fighting in the war.
30. **African Americans at War**:
a. **At the Homefront**: Many served in the military or worked in war industries, facing segregation and discrimination.
31. **Mexican Americans**:
a. **At the Homefront**: Many worked in defense industries and agriculture.
b. **Zoot Suit**: Refers to a style of dress that became associated with youth culture; the Zoot Suit Riots were a series of conflicts in Los Angeles in 1943 involving Mexican Americans.
32. **Native Americans Code Talkers**:
- Native Americans used their languages, such as Navajo, to create secure military communications during the war.
33. **Nisei**:
- Japanese Americans born in the U.S.; many served in the military despite facing internment during the war.
34. **Executive Order 9066**:
a. **Constitutional?**: The constitutionality of this order is often debated, as it allowed for internment of Japanese Americans.
b. **Why Was It OK**: Some argued national security justified it during wartime, although it is now widely viewed as a violation of civil rights.
35. **Patton and Africa**:
- General George Patton led American forces in North Africa, helping to defeat Axis forces in battles such as El Alamein and Tunisia.
36. **D Day**:
a. **Who Led It**: Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower led the operation.
b. **Why Was This So Important**: It was a significant turning point in the war, leading to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.
37. **Battle of Bulge**:
a. **Who Lost and Who Won**: The Allies ultimately won; Germany launched a last major offensive but was unable to sustain their advance.
38. **Hitler Dies**:
- Adolf Hitler died by suicide on April 30, 1945.
39. **VE Day**:
- Victory in Europe Day, celebrated on May 8, 1945, marking the official surrender of Germany.
40. **Vernon Baker**:
- An African American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the war.
41. **Genocide**:
- The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or cultural group, exemplified by the Holocaust.
42. **Why Hatred Towards Jews**:
- Anti-Semitism was prevalent in Europe, fueled by economic scapegoating, conspiracy theories, and historical prejudices.
43. **Holocaust Refers To**:
- The genocide of six million Jews, along with millions of others, by the Nazi regime during World War II.
44. **Final Solution Plan**:
- The Nazi plan for the systematic extermination of the Jewish people.
45. **Bataan March. What Happened**:
- The Bataan Death March was the forced march of American and Filipino prisoners by the Japanese army in 1942, leading to significant deaths from brutality and starvation.
46. **Changing Point of the War**:
- Key battles like Stalingrad and Midway marked turning points in favor of the Allies.
47. **Island Hopping**:
- A military strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific to capture strategic islands while bypassing others.
a. **Who Led It**: General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz led the campaign.
48. **Manhattan Project**:
- A secret U.S. project during WWII focused on developing the atomic bomb.
a. **By Who (2)**: Key figures included Robert Oppenheimer and Leslie Groves.
49. **When Was the Bomb Ready**:
- The first atomic bomb was successfully tested on July 16, 1945.
50. **FDR Dies When**:
- Franklin D. Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945.
51. **Who Takes Over**:
- Harry S. Truman became President after FDR's death.
52. **Controversy on Dropping the Bomb**:
- The decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is debated over its necessity to end the war versus the moral implications.
53. **Who Dropped the First Atomic Bomb**:
- The U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
54. **Where Were the Locations Dropped**:
- Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9, 1945).
55. **How Many Died**:
- Approximately 200,000 people died as a result of the bombings, including immediate deaths and those from radiation exposure.
56. **VJ Day**:
- Victory over Japan Day, celebrated on August 15, 1945, marking Japan's surrender.
57. **Technology (4)**:
- Jet engines, radar, rockets, and improved medical treatments (like antibiotics).
58. **Nuremberg Trials**:
- Military tribunals held to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes.
59. **Denazification**:
- The process of removing Nazi ideology and influence from German society after WWII.
60. **United Nations**:
- An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries.
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