Chap 28 Flashcards
Why did hitler believe that Europe powers would not interfere in his plans for Anschluss?
They would avoid war
Axis powers-
German, Italy, & Japan
How did WWII begin?
Germany launched an attack on Poland
Why was the Soviet Union surprised when Germany attacked in 1941?
They signed a nonaggression pact with Germany , Germany broke the promise
Before entering the war the US followed a policy of isolationism. However , how did the US gov. Support Great Britain ?
US offer military aid to Great Britain in the form of ships and military escorts
Why was the control of North Africa vital for the allies ? How did this affect the soviets ?
- kept control of the Suez Canal
* allies did not create a second front in Europe
What battle was the turning point in the war for the Soviet Union? How did hitler aid the outcome of the battle?
- battle if Stalingrad
* ordered renewed assaults • 90,000 axis soldiers were captured
What could the US and other nations could have done about their immigration regulations to help more European Jews ?
Took away property and money
What did the nazi party do to restrict Jews before the start of WWII?
Passed the Nuremberg laws creating a separate legal status for German Jews
When the rumors about the widespread killing of Jews in Europe were confirmed , how did the allies react
The US and Great Britain met to discuss possible responses but no real action was taken
Atlantic charter-
- outlined what 2 leaders saw as the purpose of war
* together they sought territorial gain
Why were there difficulties reaching an agreement at the postman conference?
Worried that communist & soviet influence would spread during the post war
