WW2 Flashcards
Why were dictators like Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin able to gain so much power in the 1930s? What promises did they make?
They promised to revive their nation’s economy and restore their great power.
They promised to make their people’s lives better.
What policy did European leaders, like Great Britain’s Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, take towards Hitler and Germany as they began to violate the Treaty of Versailles?
The policy they followed was known as appeasement. They allowed Germany to break the Treaty of Versailles because they didn’t want to start another war.
Why did the European leaders follow the policy of appeasement?
They were scared of another war after how bad WW1 was.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was forced to take responsibility for WW1
Some of Germany’s land was taken and given to other nations. This ruined the German economy
Germany was forced to pay billions of dollars in reparations
Germany was only allowed to have a standing army of 100,000 men
Germany wasn’t allowed to annex Austria
What was Hitler’s goal with the “non-aggression” pact signed between Germany and the Soviet Union?
Hitler didn’t want to fight against Britain and the allies on the Western front and the Soviets in the East
What was the importance of the outcome of the Battle of Britain for the Allies?
Britain was able to hold off Germany and show that they could be defeated and the Allies were able to use Britain as a launching point for D-Day
What was the US foreign policy when the war began in Europe in 1939?
The US wanted to remain neutral in the war but after the bombing of Pear Harbor the US joined the war
What was Hideki Tojo’s role in WW2
He was a general who became Prime Minister of Japan during WW2
What was Adolf Hitler’s role in WW2
He was the fascist dictator of Germany who indoctrinated the people of Germany, especially children, with antisemitic views
What was Benito Mussolini’s role in WW2
He was the fascist leader of Italy
What event led to the US declaring war on Japan and then on Germany and Italy?
A surprise bombing of Pear Harbor by the Japanese
How did rationing support the war effort on the homefront?
The availability of some essential resources was limited. Some foods required ration coupons
How did war bonds support the war effort on the homefront?
They helped the government finance the war and they gave a chance for all Americans to support the war effort
How did the War Production Board/Wartime Economy support the war effort on the homefront?
Overseas transition to a wartime economy and “Rosie the Riveter” symbolizes female workers
How did propaganda support the war effort on the homefront?
Promotes conversation and the purchasing of war bonds. Kept Americans focused on the war
