Vocab Quiz 2/19 Flashcards
Indochina
Indochina is a region in Southeast Asia that includes the countries of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
It is significant due to its historical context, particularly during colonialism and the Vietnam War.
The First Indochina War (1946-1954) was fought between the French and the Viet Minh, leading to the eventual division of Vietnam.
1911 Trade Treaty
The 1911 Trade Treaty between the United States and China marked a significant step in U.S.-China relations by establishing trade and diplomatic ties. This treaty played an essential role in shaping the economic landscape of East Asia in the 20th century.
This treaty is significant because it played an essential role in shaping the economic landscape of East Asia in the 20th century.
It facilitated increased trade opportunities and laid the groundwork for future agreements.
December 7, 1941?
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, leading the United States to enter World War II.
This event is significant because it marked a pivotal turning point in the war and significantly impacted U.S. foreign policy.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt called December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy” in his speech to Congress, urging for a declaration of war.
Three Power Pact
The Three Power Pact, signed in 1940, was a military alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.
This pact formalized the Axis Powers’ cooperation and aimed to deter the United States from intervening in the war.
This pact was significant because it helped deter the United States from intervention.
Axis Powers
The Axis Powers were the coalition of nations led by Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.
They opposed the Allied Powers and sought to expand their territories through military conquest.
The Axis powers was significant because it sought to expand territories.
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway, fought in June 1942, was a crucial naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
It resulted in a significant turning point in favor of the Allies, as they inflicted severe damage on the Japanese fleet.
Battle of Midway was significant because it was a turning point.
Island Hopping
Island Hopping was a military strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific during World War II that involved capturing specific islands to use as bases for further attacks.
This strategy allowed the Allies to bypass heavily fortified Japanese positions and move closer to Japan.
This was significant because it was a well used military strategy.
Unconditional Surrender
Unconditional Surrender is a military term that refers to the surrender of a belligerent without any concessions or conditions.
This policy was significant during World War II, particularly for the Allies’ approach to Axis Powers.
Japan’s unconditional surrender after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to U.S. occupation and post-war reforms.
B-29
The B-29 is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft used by the United States during World War II.
It was significant for its role in strategic bombing campaigns, including the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Enola Gay, a B-29, dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad, fought from 1942 to 1943, was a major confrontation between German and Soviet forces during World War II.
This is significant because it is often considered a turning point in the war, as the Soviet victory marked the beginning of a series of offensives against the Axis Powers.
The German 6th Army was encircled and forced to surrender in February 1943, marking a significant defeat for Hitler.
Untermenschen
Untermenschen is a German term meaning ‘subhuman’ and was used by the Nazis to describe groups they deemed inferior.
This is significant because this ideology justified their policies of discrimination and extermination during the Holocaust.
Nazi propaganda depicted Jews and Slavs as Untermenschen to justify their extermination in concentration camps.
Battle of El Alamein
The Battle of El Alamein, fought in 1942, was a significant battle in North Africa during World War II between British and Axis forces.
This is significant because the allied victory marked a turning point in the North African campaign.
British General Bernard Montgomery led the victory against German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps.
RAF
RAF stands for the Royal Air Force, the aerial warfare force of the United Kingdom.
This is significant because it played a role during World War II, particularly in the Battle of Britain.
The RAF’s Spitfire and Hurricane fighters were key in defeating the Luftwaffe in 1940.
Operation Overlord
Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, during World War II.
This is significant because this operation marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.
Over 156,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to push back German forces.
Il Duce
Il Duce was the title taken by Benito Mussolini, the leader of Italy from 1925 to 1943.
Significance: Mussolini ruled Italy as a fascist dictator and aligned the country with Nazi Germany during WWII. His leadership led Italy into disastrous military campaigns, ultimately leading to his downfall.
His fascist regime aligned Italy with the Axis Powers during World War II.
Ultra
Ultra was the code name for the British intelligence project that decrypted German communications during World War II.
This is significant because this intelligence aided the Allies in their military strategies and operations.
British mathematician Alan Turing played a key role in developing methods to break Enigma codes.
Luftwaffe
The Luftwaffe was the aerial warfare branch of the German Wehrmacht during World War II.
This was significant because it played a key role in the Blitz and other military campaigns.
The Luftwaffe bombed London during the Blitz but failed to achieve air dominance over Britain.
June 6, 1944
June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, marks the date of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
This is significant because this operation was crucial for establishing a Western front against Nazi Germany.
Allied forces landed on beaches named Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword.
Free French
The Free French were a group of French forces that opposed Nazi occupation during World War II and were led by Charles de Gaulle.
They are significant in the liberation of France and represented a continuation of French resistance.
The Free French participated in the Normandy invasion and the liberation of Paris in 1944.
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was a major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II, launched in December 1944.
This battle was the last major German offensive and aimed to split the Allied forces.
Significance: It was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of WWII, but the Allies ultimately repelled the attack, hastening Germany’s defeat.
