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World War II Part 1: Leaders & European Theater

10 Questions about the Beginning of WWII, its leaders, and the European Theater.

What event caused the United States to enter World War II?

Germany bombed Great Britain. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Germany took over much of Western Europe. Japan took over much of China and Southeast Asia.
Why did Great Britain and France declare war on Germany?

Germany invaded Poland. Germany invaded Austria and Czechoslovakia. Germany formed an alliance with Italy and Japan. Adolf Hitler became the dictator of Germany.
Which of the following describes an effect of World War II on the United States economy?

Automobile companies produced a record number of cars. Many factories had to expand to produce military equipment. Airplane industry suffered Cities with shipyards declined
Why did the rise of dictators cause concern in the 1930s?

Countries ruled by dictators became weak. Dictators placed high tariffs on imported goods. Dictators believed in a weak central government. Dictators often planned to attack & conquer other countries.
Operation Torch was beneficial for the allied forces for the following reasons:

Forced many Japanese Americans to move to internment camp Free the Mediterranean Sea from German Control It lit the path for US & British forces to invade mainland Allowed USSR to surround the Nazi army at Stalingrad
Who were the major Allied Powers during World War II?

Germany, Italy, and Japan Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Soviet Union The United States, Britain, France, and Poland The United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union
Who were the Axis powers during World War II?

The United States, Great Britain, and France The United States, Great Britain, France, & the Soviet Union Germany, Italy, and Japan Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Soviet Union
Where did the largest sea invasion in world history take place (known as D-Day)?

Casablanca, Morocco Stalingrad, USSR Berlin, Germany Normandy, France
About how many Jews were murdered during the Holocaust?

six hundred six thousand six hundred thousand six million
Who was the President of the United States at the start of WWII?

Woodrow Wilson Herbert Hoover Franklin Delano Roosevelt Harry S. Truman