Consequences of WW2 Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the Allies win the war?
A
- Population and armies
- American wealth
- Oil Production
- Hitler’s mistakes
5, Winning the key battles. - Winning the war at sea
- Winning war in the air.
2
Q
How did Hitler die?
A
Suicide in his bunker when the red army was streets away. Succeede by Admiral Do(two dots)nitz.
3
Q
What were short-term impacts of the war?
A
Death
Destruction
Refugees
War crime trials
4
Q
What were long term impacts of the war?
A
Fate of Germany
Fate of Japan
Growth of superpowers
Cold war
End of European supremecy
Toward European Unity
United Nations
5
Q
When was VE day and what is it
A
Victory in Europe day
- 8 May 1945
6
Q
When was VJ day and what is it
A
Victory over Japan day
-15 Aygust 1945
7
Q
What two cities did the US drop atomic bombs on?
A
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
