10 Week Test Section A Shorts Questions Flashcards
Who was the Cold war between
America (USA) and Russia (USSR)
Is Germany fascist or communist dictatorship
And main ideas of it
Fascist dictatorship Main ideas of fascism were: Extreme nationalism Cult of wise leader Hostility to democracy Strong opposition to communism and socialism Racism
What country was first invaded
Poland was the first country to be invaded on the
1st of September 1939.
on the 31st of August 1939 the German SS disguised in Polish army uniforms and attacked a german radio station and Hitler used this as an excuse to invade poland.
2 days later britian and france declared war on germany and WW2 began
What who and when was Pearl Harbour
In December 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbour in Hawaii where are the American Pacific fleet was based. Thankfully for America, the main part of the fleet was at sea when the attack occurred
Soon after Hitler declared war on America as part of an agreement with Japan. The USA was now involved in WWII
How many sections was Berlin split into after World War 2
2 parts
Germany was divided in 2.
East Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union whereas America Britain and France controlled west germany
In Russia what facilities were made to allow both parents to work
Facilities such as crèchesand kindergartens were developed to enable both parents to work.
What did Stalin die from
He died of a stroke on the 5th of march 1953
What were the causes of World War II
Hitler's aims Hitler's actions weakness of League of Nations policy of appeasement nazi-soviet pact American isolation Japanese aggression Treaty of Versailles
what were the Blitzkrieg tactics and who used them against who
The German army use new war Tactics against Poland which lead to quick victory.
These Tactics, called Blitzkrieg or lightning war were later used against France and Russia.
Their success depended on speed and and surprise and Poland was defeated in 5 weeks
When was D-Day the invasion of the continent of Europe
Stalin demanded that the allies open a 2nd front in the west.
America and Britain went ahead with operation Overlord-the Invasion of the the continent of Europe on D-Day 6th of June 1944
Who was der führer and what does it mean
And what laws did he pass to allow him to rule by degree
In August 1934, when President Hindenburg died, Hitler combined the positions of President and Chancellor as one office and became der führer (the leader)
He passed the enabling laws to allow him to rule by decree.
