WW2: Beginnings Flashcards

1
Q

How are dictators able to rise to power after countries suffer hardships?

A

People want strong leaders to solve their problems.

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2
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Who was the dictator of Germany that rose to power with the Nazi Party?

A

Adolf Hitler

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3
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In which WWII event did Japan use the strategy of surprise attack to bomb the United States?

A

Attack on Pearl Harbor

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4
Q

Which countries belonged to the Axis Powers?

A

Germany, Italy, and Japan

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5
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Which famous WWII leader was the dictator of the Soviet Union that had an alliance with Germany at the beginning of the war but later joined forces with the allied powers.

A

Joseph Stalin

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Which WWII leader was the fascist dictator of Italy, believed in nationalism, and was an Axis ally?

A

Benito Mussolini

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7
Q

Who was the prime minister of England?

A

Churchill

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8
Q

When was Pearl Harbor attacked?

A

December 7, 1941

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9
Q

The Allies consisted of……

A

America, U.S.S.R, and Britain

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10
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How did the other world leaders respond to Hitler’s aggression?

A

Appeasement

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