Final Exam Material Flashcards
1
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What caused WWII to start (why)?
A
- a global economic depression worsens conditions in Europe
- Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazi Party, at rights, gains control of Germany in 1933 and promises to expand German territory
- under hitler’s leadership Germany invades Poland in 1939
2
Q
What is the Germany strategy used in WWII? Explain.
A
Blitzkrieg
Uses fast-moving tanks and airplanes followed by ground troops to overwhelm enemies
5
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How was WWII fought?
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- German strategy of blitzkrieg
- airplanes allow the war to be fought over great distances
- Nazi labor and death camps carry out the Holocaust, the mass murder of Jews and others
6
Q
What was the outcome of WWI?
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- About 8.5 million soldiers and 13 million civilians died
- cost over $330 billion and causes mass physical destruction
- peace treaty blames and punishes Germany for the war, causing German resentment
7
Q
Who were fighting in WWI (Who)
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Central Powers:
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and turkey
Allies: Russia, France, the United Kingdom, and teh United States
8
Q
What was the outcome of WWII?
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- estimate total deaths between 35 and 60 million
- Holocaust claims the livers of 6 million Jews
- cost over $1 trillion
- Two superpowers emerge after the war, the United States and teh Soviet Union, leading to the Cold War
10
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How was WWI fought?
A
- machine guns make it difficult for forces to advance
- soldiers on both sides fight from defensive trenches
- trench warfare leads to development of new weapons, including poison gas and tanks
11
Q
What were the two sides fighting in WWII?
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Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, and Japan
Allies: The United Kingdom, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States
17
Q
What are the causes of WWI (why)?
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- A rise in nationalism, imperialism, and military buildup
- European nations form mutual protection alliances
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, forced allied nations into war
18
Q
When did WWI start and end?
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1914-1918
19
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How long did WWI last?
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4 years
20
Q
When did WWII start and end?
A
1939-1945
21
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How long did WWII last?
A
6 years
