WWll Flashcards
Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe.
Germany invaded Czechoslovakia, breaking the agreement that Germany and Europe had.
Describe Japan’s aggression in Asia. (imperialism)
Japan had invaded a few countries in Asia which led to the battle of midway. This marked a turning point in the war.
Why did so many Americans support isolationism?
Americans support isolationists because they didn’t want to get involved in the war and didn’t want their country demolished.
Where is Pearl Harbor located?
Honolulu, Hawaii
Why did congress declare war on Japan?
Congress declared war on Japan because Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, destroying many ships, boats, etc.
What role did women play during WWll? Who was “Rosie the Riveter”
Worked in factories and businesses symbolized her name by many women working in jobs.
What is rationing and why was it important?
Use less of something so extra could be sent to soldiers.
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen and how did they contribute to WWll?
The Tuskegee Airmen were black, they were segregated from white pilots. The Tuskegee Airmen served in the Air Force.
What happened on D-Day? Why was this Important? (include Normandy)
D-Day was when the Allied Powers invaded Normandy.This was important because it was the biggest sea invasion in world History.
What was V-E day?
Victory over Europe.
Why did President Truman believe that an atomic bomb would end the war?
He believed it would be a quick and instant way to end the war by dropping a bomb.
What 2 Japanese cities were bombed? What was the result?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After the bomb was dropped on Nagasaki the Japanese finally agreed to surrender.
What is V-J day?
Victory over Japan.
What was the Holocaust?
The concentration camps where they tortured Jews.
What role did the United States play in the formation of the United Nations and what was the purpose of the United Nations?
World-Wide Peace, working together to solve international problems. Where all countries meet and work together.
What was Eleanor Roosevelt’s role in the United Nations?
She traveled the world to garner supports for the United Nations.
Militarism:
The building of a strong military to frighten or defend other countries
Alliances:
An agreement to support and defend each other
Imperialism:
Starting colonies in other parts of the world
Isolationism:
Staying away from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
Nationalism:
The belief that your country deserves more success than others
Allied Powers:
Country: Leader:
Great Britain Winston Churchill
Soviet Union Joseph Stalin
U.S.A F.D.R, Truman
Axis Powers:
Country: Dictators:
Germany Adolf Hitler
Japan Hirohito
Italy Mussolini
Who was the dictator of Germany during WWll?
Adolf Hitler
Who was the dictator of Japan during WWll?
Hirohito
Who was the dictator of Italy during WWll?
Mussolini
Who was the leader of Great Britain during WWll?
Winston Churchill
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWll?
Joseph Stalin
Who was the leader/leaders of the U.S.A during WWll?
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Truman
