WW2 Politics Flashcards
\Why did Germany want revenge for WW1 so badly?
The new German republic was left out of the negotiations, Germany had to recognize independent states within Germany, Germany had to pay huge reparations.
What was article 231 of the treaty of Versailles?
It stated that Germany was solely responsible for WW1.
Reasons supporting the US’s nuking of Japan.
The project had costs too much and needed to be a success, it saved US lives, it stopped the Russian invasion of Japan.
Reasons against the US’s nuking of Japan.
It was non-military targets, it was used as an experiment, it was non-necessary as Japan was planning on surrendering.
Why did Germany invade the Soviet Union?
Lebrausaum, resources, establish a Nazi regime, and to crush the Allies only hope in Europe
What was the Manhattan Project?
An American plan to develop nuclear bombs.
How much did the Manhattan project cost?
2B$
When was the first nuclear bomb tested?
16 July 1945 in New Mexico
