WWII Quick Check : what are all five answer's to each question

Answer 1

1. Why did the United States enter World War II?

- The United States entered World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan on December 7, 1941.

2. What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?

- The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in World War II as the Soviet Union successfully defended the city against the German Army, leading to heavy losses for the Germans and boosting the morale of the Allies.

3. What was the goal of the D-Day invasion?

- The goal of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, was to establish a foothold in Nazi-occupied France and begin the liberation of Western Europe.

4. What was the Holocaust and how many people were killed?

- The Holocaust was the systematic genocide of six million Jews and millions of others deemed undesirable by the Nazis during World War II.

5. How did the use of atomic bombs by the United States impact the end of World War II?

- The use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States helped bring about the quick surrender of Japan and effectively ended World War II.