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5th Chap. 10

5th Chap. 10 World War II Review

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What is one phrase that describes a totalitarian government? opposition to the government is not permitted
What is a second phrase that describes a totalitarian government? headed by a dictator
What is a third phrase that describes a totalitarian government? the government controls all aspects of citizens' lives
Was Italy an Allied or Axis Power? Italy was an Axis Power.
Was Germany an Allied or Axis Power? Germany was an Axis Power.
Was Japan an Allied or Axis Power? Japan was an Axis Power.
Was the Soviet Union an Allied or Axis Power? The Soviet Union was an Allied Power.
Was France an Allied or Axis Power? France was an Allied Power.
The first step to American involvement in WWII. The U.S. follows a policy of isolationism.
The second step to American involvement in WWII. The U.S. provides economic aid to Allies through the Lend-Lease Act.
The third step to American involvement in WWII. The U.S. becomes involved in the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The United States entered World War II because of an attack by which country? Japan
What was Adolf Hitler's position? Chancellor of Germany
What was Benito Mussolini's position? Prime Minister of Italy
What was Michinomiya Hirohito's position? Emperor of Japan
Which group of Americans living along the West Coast was forced to relocate to internment camps after the attack on Pearl Harbor? Japanese Americans
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II? Joseph Stalin
Who was the leader of Great Britain during World War II? Winston Churchill
Who were the leaders of the United States during World War II? Franklin D Roosevelt and Harry Truman
What event was an act of genocide directed by Nazi Germany and its allies that killed 6 million Jewish people? Holocaust
What event was a Japanese assault on American ships that led to the United States entering WWII? Attack on Pearl Harbor
How did the United States and the Allied Powers react and respond to the Holocaust? The Allied Powers knew that Germany had to be stopped and worked to liberate the people in concentration camps.
Why did President Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? He wanted a quick end to the war before more Allied lives were lost.
What does VE day celebrate? the surrender of Germany
What does VJ day celebrate? the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II
When was VJ day celebrated? August 14, 1945
What does VJ stand for? Victory over Japan Day
What does VE stand for? Victory in Europe Day
When was VE day celebrated? May 8, 1945
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