Deck Flashcards
What was the name of the new political party that took power in Germany in 1933?
The Nazis
Who was the leader of the Nazis?
Adolf Hitler
3 Reasons Germany struggled after WWI
few jobs, smaller airforces, and Germany was blamed.
Who did Hitler blame for Germany’s problems
Communists and Jews
Who did Germany invade first?
Poland
Why did Canada follow Britain into war?
They thought Nazis had to be stopped
How did Canada feel about joining WWII
Fearful because of conscription and no marches were held
Who was Canada’s Prime Minister during the war?
Mackenzie King
Name 2 types of war technology that was used in the war
Fast Moving Tanks and dive bombing airplanes
Why did Britain need Canada?
They needed Canada’s supplies, and Britain was alone.
Name 2 Countries in the Allies
Canada and UK
3 main countries in the Axis
Japan, Italy, and Germany.
3 things Canada made at home to help the war
Planes, Tanks, and Ships
What action caused Canada to be worried about Japan?
Japan launched a bomb to Hawaii
What did the Canadian government do to Japanese Canadians?
They were forced to work in mines and camps, and their possessions were taken.
Why did Mackenzie King introduce conscription even though he promised not too?
There was too many deaths
3 ways life was the same for kids during the war
They still went to school, and did sports and chores.
3 ways life was different for kids during the war
There were short films at the movies addressing news about the war (called newsreels) and there were less candies and toys.
4 jobs women did in the war
Women were Cooks, Clerks, Drivers, and Mechanics.
What were women allowed to do during the war?
They could serve in uniform but not fight.
Why did women join the armed forces
To leave their daily life and some thought it was their duty.
What happened on June 6 1944? What day is it called?
The allies began the liberation of France and it is called D Day.
What weapon did the USA use?
The atomic bomb
What was the result of the atomic bomb?
2 Japanese cities got bombed and Japan surrendered.
What does Holocaust mean?
The murder of 6 million Jews and 5 million others by Nazis
4 groups of people who were victims to the holocaust (excluding Jews)
Disabled,Roma, Homosexuals, and and Political prisoners.
Why did Hitler make the Holocaust?
He wanted a full race of Germans and kill certain groups of people.
