World War II Flashcards
What event started World War II?
German invasion of Poland
What was the battle that turned the tide of the war in the Pacific?
The Battle of Midway
What was the battle that turned the tide of the war in Europe?
The Battle of Stalingrad
What was the battle that turned the tide of the war in North Africa?
The Battle of El Alamein
What event gave Mussolini control of Italy?
The March on Rome
How did Hitler gain power in Germany?
By providing strong leadership during the Great Depression and being legally named Chancellor. He used this to turn Germany into a totalitarian state.
What caused Japan to become militaristic?
The Great Depression made the people distrust the government, allowing military leaders to gain support and take control of the government.
What event brought war between China and Japan?
The invasion of Manchuria
How was Ethiopia taken by Italy?
The League of Nations and its members did nothing to stop it. They only condemned the action.
What was a result of the March on Rhineland?
Britain and France appeased Germany by allowing them to take Rhineland with no opposition. This allowed Hitler’s army to grow much stronger.
Who are the big three of the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Who are the big three of the Allied Powers (for most of the war)?
Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union
How did Fascists take over Spain?
With aid from Germany and Italy and no resistance from Britain or France.
America wanted to stay _________ during World War II.
isolated
In what conference was the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia given to Germany?
The Munich Conference
