World War II - AP European History
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What event triggered the start of World War II?
What event triggered the start of World War II?
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Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later.
Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later.
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Identify the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act.
Identify the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act.
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To provide U.S. military aid to foreign nations during WWII. Allowed Roosevelt to aid Britain before U.S. entered the war.
To provide U.S. military aid to foreign nations during WWII. Allowed Roosevelt to aid Britain before U.S. entered the war.
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What was Operation Barbarossa?
What was Operation Barbarossa?
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The German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Largest military invasion in history, ultimately failed disastrously.
The German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Largest military invasion in history, ultimately failed disastrously.
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Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe?
Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe?
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Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945. Known as V-E Day, ending the war in Europe completely.
Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945. Known as V-E Day, ending the war in Europe completely.
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Identify the policy of appeasement.
Identify the policy of appeasement.
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Concession to aggressive powers to avoid conflict. Failed strategy that enabled Hitler's early territorial gains.
Concession to aggressive powers to avoid conflict. Failed strategy that enabled Hitler's early territorial gains.
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What was the purpose of the Potsdam Conference?
What was the purpose of the Potsdam Conference?
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To negotiate terms for the end of World War II. Final wartime meeting addressing defeated Germany's future.
To negotiate terms for the end of World War II. Final wartime meeting addressing defeated Germany's future.
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Identify the impact of the Nuremberg Trials.
Identify the impact of the Nuremberg Trials.
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They established precedents for prosecuting war crimes. First international trials for crimes against humanity.
They established precedents for prosecuting war crimes. First international trials for crimes against humanity.
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What was the main objective of the Atlantic Charter?
What was the main objective of the Atlantic Charter?
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To outline Allied goals for the post-war world. Roosevelt and Churchill's statement of democratic war aims.
To outline Allied goals for the post-war world. Roosevelt and Churchill's statement of democratic war aims.
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Identify the significance of the Battle of the Bulge.
Identify the significance of the Battle of the Bulge.
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Last major German offensive on the Western Front. Surprise German attack in December 1944 ultimately failed.
Last major German offensive on the Western Front. Surprise German attack in December 1944 ultimately failed.
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Identify the main goal of the Marshall Plan.
Identify the main goal of the Marshall Plan.
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To rebuild European economies post-World War II. U.S. program to contain communism through economic aid.
To rebuild European economies post-World War II. U.S. program to contain communism through economic aid.
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Identify the significance of the Battle of El Alamein.
Identify the significance of the Battle of El Alamein.
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A major turning point in the North African campaign. British victory that began pushing Axis forces from Africa.
A major turning point in the North African campaign. British victory that began pushing Axis forces from Africa.
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What was V-E Day?
What was V-E Day?
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Victory in Europe Day, marking Germany's surrender. Celebrated on May 8, 1945, ending European combat.
Victory in Europe Day, marking Germany's surrender. Celebrated on May 8, 1945, ending European combat.
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Name the operation for the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Name the operation for the Allied invasion of Normandy.
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Operation Overlord. Code name for the massive D-Day landings in France.
Operation Overlord. Code name for the massive D-Day landings in France.
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What was the significance of the Tehran Conference?
What was the significance of the Tehran Conference?
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Allied leaders discussed the opening of a second front in Europe. First meeting of all three major Allied leaders in 1943.
Allied leaders discussed the opening of a second front in Europe. First meeting of all three major Allied leaders in 1943.
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Which conference established the United Nations?
Which conference established the United Nations?
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The San Francisco Conference of 1945. Created the international organization to maintain world peace.
The San Francisco Conference of 1945. Created the international organization to maintain world peace.
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What was the Holocaust?
What was the Holocaust?
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The systematic genocide of Jews and others by Nazi Germany. Nazi program that murdered six million Jews and millions of others.
The systematic genocide of Jews and others by Nazi Germany. Nazi program that murdered six million Jews and millions of others.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Britain?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Britain?
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The United Kingdom successfully defended against German air attacks. Prevented German invasion and maintained British resistance.
The United Kingdom successfully defended against German air attacks. Prevented German invasion and maintained British resistance.
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Which battle marked the turning point on the Eastern Front?
Which battle marked the turning point on the Eastern Front?
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The Battle of Stalingrad. Massive Soviet victory that began Germany's retreat from Russia.
The Battle of Stalingrad. Massive Soviet victory that began Germany's retreat from Russia.
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What was the primary purpose of the Yalta Conference?
What was the primary purpose of the Yalta Conference?
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To plan post-war reorganization of Europe. Meeting between Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin in February 1945.
To plan post-war reorganization of Europe. Meeting between Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin in February 1945.
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Identify the significance of D-Day.
Identify the significance of D-Day.
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Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on June 6, 1944. Opened the long-awaited second front in Western Europe.
Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on June 6, 1944. Opened the long-awaited second front in Western Europe.
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Name the Allied Powers' leaders during World War II.
Name the Allied Powers' leaders during World War II.
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Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin. The 'Big Three' Allied leaders who coordinated the war effort.
Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin. The 'Big Three' Allied leaders who coordinated the war effort.
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Which countries formed the Axis Powers?
Which countries formed the Axis Powers?
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Germany, Italy, and Japan. The three main fascist powers that fought against the Allies.
Germany, Italy, and Japan. The three main fascist powers that fought against the Allies.
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What was the impact of the Blitzkrieg strategy?
What was the impact of the Blitzkrieg strategy?
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Allowed Germany to quickly conquer much of Europe. Lightning war tactics using tanks, planes, and rapid movement.
Allowed Germany to quickly conquer much of Europe. Lightning war tactics using tanks, planes, and rapid movement.
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What was the main outcome of the Battle of the Atlantic?
What was the main outcome of the Battle of the Atlantic?
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Allied victory ensured control of sea routes. Longest continuous campaign, crucial for supplying Britain.
Allied victory ensured control of sea routes. Longest continuous campaign, crucial for supplying Britain.
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What was the purpose of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
What was the purpose of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
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Non-aggression agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union. Secret 1939 pact that divided Poland between the powers.
Non-aggression agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union. Secret 1939 pact that divided Poland between the powers.
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What was the role of the Enigma machine during WWII?
What was the role of the Enigma machine during WWII?
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Used by Germany for encrypted military communications. Complex cipher machine that Allies eventually decoded.
Used by Germany for encrypted military communications. Complex cipher machine that Allies eventually decoded.
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Who were the primary leaders at the Yalta Conference?
Who were the primary leaders at the Yalta Conference?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin. The same 'Big Three' leaders who met at Tehran and Potsdam.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin. The same 'Big Three' leaders who met at Tehran and Potsdam.
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What was the primary purpose of the United Nations?
What was the primary purpose of the United Nations?
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To promote international cooperation and peace. Replaced the failed League of Nations after WWII.
To promote international cooperation and peace. Replaced the failed League of Nations after WWII.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Kursk?
What was the significance of the Battle of Kursk?
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The largest tank battle in history, favoring the Soviets. Failed German offensive that permanently weakened their forces.
The largest tank battle in history, favoring the Soviets. Failed German offensive that permanently weakened their forces.
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Which country did Nazi Germany annex in 1938?
Which country did Nazi Germany annex in 1938?
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Austria, in the Anschluss. Peaceful union that violated the Treaty of Versailles.
Austria, in the Anschluss. Peaceful union that violated the Treaty of Versailles.
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