WWII Beginnings Flashcards

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1
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What event marked the beginning of WWII?

A

Hitlers invasion of Poland

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2
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Why did the US join WWII?

A

Because the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor

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3
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What is Operation Dynamo

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Operation Dynamo was an evacuation of allied troops from Dunkirk beaches

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4
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What does this war tactic mean, and who was it used by?
“blitzkreg”

A

It was used by the Germans and meant lightning war

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5
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What was the Munich agreement?

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6
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When was the Pearl Harbor event?

A

December 7, 1941

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7
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What halted the German invasion of The Soviet Union?

A

Harsh snowstorms

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8
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What was the non-agression pact?

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A pact between Hitler and Stalin saying they would not go against each other in the war.

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9
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What is the order of nations invaded by Germany?

A

Austria
Chevoslakia
Poland

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10
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What were the alliance systems in WWII?

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The allies and the Axis

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11
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In which country did most people act positively when Germany invaded them?

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Austria

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12
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Which areas were attacked by Japan?

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Manchuria (China)
The Dutch East Indies

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13
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What is NOT a cause of WWII but was of WWI?

A

Secret alliances

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14
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Facism was first invented in which country?

A

Italy

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15
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A government marked by extreme nationalism and racism

A

Facist

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16
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What is a totalitarian government?

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A government of one party, ruled by one person who has complete control

17
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What event caused the United States to enter WWII?

A

Pearl Harbor

18
Q

Who was the leader of the Nazi party?

A

Adolf Hitler

19
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When was Germany’s invasion of Poland and the beginning of WWII?

A

September 1, 1939

20
Q

What is the Lend Lease act?

A

An act providing the allies with money and supplies, passed in 1941