AP history test #17 (Day 2) Flashcards
What was the outcome of the Munich conference?
Western leaders decided on appeasement (try to make Hitler stop by letting him take Czechoslovakia). The idea is that he could take this but nothing more.
What did the USSR and Stalin blame WWII on?
Mostly on the economic system capitalism. It was seen through a communist lens.
What was the significance of the Non-aggression pact?
The USSR and Nazi Germany agreed to not fight for 10 years, and secretly divided up Eastern Europe between themselves. It terrified the democratic countries and many others.
How did WWII in Asia go?
Japan won most battles and swept through most of Asia (including European colonies)
China absorbed lots of death (huge population) but didn’t give up
Chinese Civil War (between Communists and the ruling government) paused to focus on fighting Japan
Japanese soldiers killed 6-7 million innocent Asians-violence was extreme
What was Germany’s WWII blitzkrieg strategy about? How effective was it?
The German military strategy to use planes, tanks, and then infantry to make an overwhelming first strike. It was extremely effective at first and the Nazis conquered most of Europe.
How did France fight in World War II?
The surrendered very quickly to Germany. A French resistance would fight throughout the war.
In 1941, what countries were neutral at first but then joined the Allies after World War II progressed?
USSR (Germany invaded it), USA (Japan bombed Hawaii)
What made the US enter the war?
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Germany declared war on the US days later (the Japanese and Germans made this deal previously) the US was now in the war.
Why did the Japanese attack the USA?
Thought it would scare USA away from fighting in the war
Need oil from Americans and thought this would scare them into giving it to them
Wanted to take out Nazy in the Pacific
Secret agreement that the Nazis would declare war on the USA
What was the Executive Order 9066 about, and why was the 442nd regiment significant?
Often said the be the ugliest part of the American war effort, 120,000 Japanese-Americans were put into camps out of fear of being with the enemy. The 442nd regiment was a Japanese-American regiment and it was the most decorated regiment in the war.
What was the significance of D-Day?
Largest sea invasion of all time, it opened a 2nd front for the Allies. It was a success.
Why did the Americans drop two atom bombs on Japan?
End the war quickly
Demonstrate advanced technology to enemies
Avoid deaths/casualties invading Japan
