Conducting World War II - AP World History: Modern
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Which countries made up the Axis Powers?
Which countries made up the Axis Powers?
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Germany, Italy, Japan. The fascist alliance that opposed the Allies.
Germany, Italy, Japan. The fascist alliance that opposed the Allies.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Britain?
What was the significance of the Battle of Britain?
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First major defeat of Hitler's forces. RAF victory prevented German invasion of Britain.
First major defeat of Hitler's forces. RAF victory prevented German invasion of Britain.
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Which conference outlined the Allied strategy against the Axis in 1943?
Which conference outlined the Allied strategy against the Axis in 1943?
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Tehran Conference. First meeting of the 'Big Three' Allied leaders in Iran.
Tehran Conference. First meeting of the 'Big Three' Allied leaders in Iran.
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What was the significance of D-Day, June 6, 1944?
What was the significance of D-Day, June 6, 1944?
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Allied invasion of Normandy. Opened the second front in Western Europe.
Allied invasion of Normandy. Opened the second front in Western Europe.
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Identify the battle that was a turning point in North Africa.
Identify the battle that was a turning point in North Africa.
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Battle of El Alamein. Montgomery's victory stopped Rommel's Afrika Korps.
Battle of El Alamein. Montgomery's victory stopped Rommel's Afrika Korps.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?
What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?
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Turning point on the Eastern Front. Massive defeat ended German expansion eastward.
Turning point on the Eastern Front. Massive defeat ended German expansion eastward.
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Who were the primary leaders of the Allied Powers?
Who were the primary leaders of the Allied Powers?
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Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin. The 'Big Three' leaders who coordinated Allied strategy.
Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin. The 'Big Three' leaders who coordinated Allied strategy.
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What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project?
What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project?
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Develop the atomic bomb. Secret U.S. program that created nuclear weapons.
Develop the atomic bomb. Secret U.S. program that created nuclear weapons.
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Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater?
Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater?
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Battle of Midway. June 1942 victory halted Japanese Pacific expansion.
Battle of Midway. June 1942 victory halted Japanese Pacific expansion.
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What event led the United States to enter World War II?
What event led the United States to enter World War II?
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Attack on Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941, surprise attack ended U.S. neutrality.
Attack on Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941, surprise attack ended U.S. neutrality.
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What was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy?
What was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy?
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Operation Overlord. D-Day operation that opened the Western Front in Europe.
Operation Overlord. D-Day operation that opened the Western Front in Europe.
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Identify the main Axis Powers in World War II.
Identify the main Axis Powers in World War II.
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Germany, Italy, Japan. The primary fascist alliance opposing the Allied Powers.
Germany, Italy, Japan. The primary fascist alliance opposing the Allied Powers.
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What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?
What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?
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Germany's invasion of Poland. September 1, 1939, triggered Britain and France to declare war.
Germany's invasion of Poland. September 1, 1939, triggered Britain and France to declare war.
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What was the primary focus of the Atlantic Charter?
What was the primary focus of the Atlantic Charter?
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Post-war goals and principles. 1941 Roosevelt-Churchill statement of war aims.
Post-war goals and principles. 1941 Roosevelt-Churchill statement of war aims.
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What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?
What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?
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Support Allies with military aid. U.S. program providing weapons and supplies to allies.
Support Allies with military aid. U.S. program providing weapons and supplies to allies.
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Which battle marked the end of major German resistance in Europe?
Which battle marked the end of major German resistance in Europe?
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Battle of Berlin. Final major battle in Europe, led to Hitler's suicide.
Battle of Berlin. Final major battle in Europe, led to Hitler's suicide.
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What was the primary goal of the Potsdam Conference?
What was the primary goal of the Potsdam Conference?
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Negotiate terms for the end of WWII. July 1945 meeting finalized post-war arrangements.
Negotiate terms for the end of WWII. July 1945 meeting finalized post-war arrangements.
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Identify the military strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific.
Identify the military strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific.
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Island hopping. Strategy of capturing key islands while bypassing others.
Island hopping. Strategy of capturing key islands while bypassing others.
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What was V-E Day and when was it celebrated?
What was V-E Day and when was it celebrated?
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Victory in Europe, May 8, 1945. Celebrated the end of war in Europe.
Victory in Europe, May 8, 1945. Celebrated the end of war in Europe.
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Which event directly led to Japan's surrender in WWII?
Which event directly led to Japan's surrender in WWII?
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Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. August 6 and 9, 1945, forced Japan's surrender.
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. August 6 and 9, 1945, forced Japan's surrender.
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What was the Holocaust?
What was the Holocaust?
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Systematic genocide of Jews by Nazis. Nazi persecution and murder of six million Jews.
Systematic genocide of Jews by Nazis. Nazi persecution and murder of six million Jews.
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Which battle was the largest naval battle in history?
Which battle was the largest naval battle in history?
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Battle of Leyte Gulf. October 1944 naval engagement in the Philippines.
Battle of Leyte Gulf. October 1944 naval engagement in the Philippines.
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Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
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Winston Churchill. Led Britain through the war and inspired resistance.
Winston Churchill. Led Britain through the war and inspired resistance.
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Which conference established the United Nations?
Which conference established the United Nations?
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San Francisco Conference. April 1945 meeting created the UN Charter.
San Francisco Conference. April 1945 meeting created the UN Charter.
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Identify the pact between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939.
Identify the pact between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939.
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Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Non-aggression agreement allowing Hitler to avoid two-front war.
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Non-aggression agreement allowing Hitler to avoid two-front war.
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What was the main purpose of the Yalta Conference?
What was the main purpose of the Yalta Conference?
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Discuss post-war reorganization. February 1945 'Big Three' meeting on post-war Europe.
Discuss post-war reorganization. February 1945 'Big Three' meeting on post-war Europe.
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Who were the primary combatants in the Battle of the Atlantic?
Who were the primary combatants in the Battle of the Atlantic?
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Germany and the Allies. Submarine warfare threatened Allied supply lines.
Germany and the Allies. Submarine warfare threatened Allied supply lines.
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Identify the agreement that attempted to appease Hitler pre-war.
Identify the agreement that attempted to appease Hitler pre-war.
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Munich Agreement. 1938 pact giving Hitler the Sudetenland.
Munich Agreement. 1938 pact giving Hitler the Sudetenland.
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What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials?
What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials?
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Prosecute Nazi war criminals. Established legal precedent for war crimes prosecution.
Prosecute Nazi war criminals. Established legal precedent for war crimes prosecution.
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What was the primary goal of the Blitzkrieg strategy?
What was the primary goal of the Blitzkrieg strategy?
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Quick, decisive victories. Lightning war combining tanks, aircraft, and infantry.
Quick, decisive victories. Lightning war combining tanks, aircraft, and infantry.
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