WW2 Test Flashcards
How many people were killed in Auschwitz?
1 Million
What was Auschwitz designed as?
A factory of death
What were the hair of Auschwitz prisoners used for?
Cloth
The wooden sheds Auschwitz prisoners slept in were meant for ____ horses but _____ prisoners were forced to live in them.
52, 1,000
In 1944 how many gas chamberd were working at full capacity?
5
What was operation T-4?
A systematic program to eliminate “unworthy life” (mentally and physically disabled people) Anyone not pure o race and was considered an economic burden
WHat is Euthanasia and how does it apply to operation T-4?
Euthanasia is mercy killing. ANy person in Germany considered “incurable” was killed and this was considered merciful.
How many people were killed under operation T-4 from 1939-1945? What methods were used?
200,000 to 250,000 people were killed during operation T-4. They used methods including starvation, lethal injection and gas.
How did operation T-4 lead to the “Final Solution”?
It created an ideology that only racially pure germans deserved to live
Why are memories of WW1 a reason Canada slept during the beginning of WW2?
The losses of WW1 were still fresh in peoples minds. The last thing Canadians wanted to consider was another conflict in far-off europe
Why was Pasifism a reason Canada slept during the beginning of WW2?
Many canadians worked tirelessly to promote the cause of peace. The Womens International League For Peace vigourously campaigned for an end to war.Political leaders tried to have the house of commons declare Canada’s neutrality in any further war.
Why was the great depression a reason Canada slept during the beginning of WW2?
There were still over a million people on relief. Canadians were bitterly divided over how to solve the severe problems of the depression. Foreign polotics seemed irrelevant to the plight of most canadians who has to be concerned about food, clothing, jobs and shelter
Why was Isolationism a reason Canada slept during the beginning of WW2?
During the 1930s canada followed a policy of isolationism. Canada had joined the league of nations but never played a leading role and wanted to avoid involvment in future conflicts at all costs.
why was Political Leadership a reason Canada slept during the beginning of WW2?
The prime ministers major concern was canadian unity. He was afraid a foreign war would divide canadians as it had in 1914-1918. He also wanted to protect thr autonomy canada had won from britain.
Why was appeasement a reason Canada slept during the beginning of WW2?
King visited Hitler in 1937. After meeting, king noted that he seemed to be “ a man of deep sincerity and a genuine patriot.” He added that Hitler “was simple sort of peasant, not very intelligent and no serious danger to anyone.”
What beach is designated for attack for Canadian soldiers on D-Day?
Juno beach
What obstacles would be faced during the D-day attack?
Seasickness, landed on the wrong beach, not much cover to hide behind.
What were soldiers instructed to do immediatley upon arriving at Juno beach?
Get off the beach, do not help others
How many men were killed within the first 3 hours of fighting on D-Day?
350
WHat was the role of paratrooper during the D-Day invasion?
Drop behind enemy lines and get to their objective.
What kind of obstacles would paratroopers face?
Plane attacked, engine catching fire, no equipment once you land, dont know where you are
When did Germany first lauch an all out attack on Poland?
September 1, 1939
WHen do Britain and France declare war against Germany?
September 3rd 1939, Canada declared war 1 week later
Why would the German people elect hitler and followhim into another massive war?
*Economic problems - Germany inflation
*Political stability - Dozens of political parties, communists, social democrat, national socialist
* Treaty of Versailles- SHAME
*Depression and unemployment - 50%
What caused the inflation in germany before WW2 started?
Germany printed money in order to pay off due to the treaty of versaille
Why did Hitler decide to attack russia when britain had not yet been defeated?
*Dislike for Bolshevism (Communist)
*Slavic people
* Additional living space + resources
Were most of the deaths caused by WW2 inflicted on soldiers who were fighting?
No, more civilians
Who was britains new Prime Minister? What were his feelings towards the war and Nazi’s?
Winston Churchhill, Never backing down.
What is the Nazi Blitzkrieg?
Blitzkrieg, meaning “lightning war” in German, was a military tactic used by Nazi Germany during World War II. The strategy involved a rapid and coordinated attack using a combination of ground forces, tanks, and air power to overwhelm and defeat an enemy in a short period of time.
