US History - Hitler's Invasion

US History Hitler's invasion of the _____ in June 1941 proved that he would consistently break agreements. Soviet Union Hitler intended to defeat Great Britain by a massive bombing attack. A "blitz" is different from a "blitzkrieg" because only a "blitz" relies exclusively on air power. At the beginning of WWII, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler's strategy? Churchill refused to negotiate. Before invading Poland, Hitler reached a secret agreement with the _______. Soviet Union Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers? United States Which best describes the policy of appeasement followed by Great Britain and France in the 1930s? allowing Germany to take aggressive steps in hopes of maintaining peace With which statement would Stalin and Churchill most likely agree? Victory must be attained at all costs. Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain? Their radar equipment was effective. What is the best definition of a "blitzkrieg"? rapid invasion by air and land What caused Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany in 1939? the invasion of Poland Great Britain's success in the Battle of Britain and the Soviet defense of Russia proved that Hitler's army could be _____. defeated In 1940, Hitler indicated his switch to military conquest rather than annexation by invading Belgium and the Netherlands. Which country was a member of the Axis powers? Japan Which aggressive action did Germany take in the 1930s? annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia Why did Hitler most likely assume he could annex Austria and Czechoslovakia? He believed that Great Britain and France would choose not to respond to his actions. Why did the Soviet Union join the Allies? Hitler had broken a pact and attacked. What was one reason the Battle of Barbarossa became a turning point in the war? The German army suffered massive casualties. Who led Japan during World War II? Hideki Tojo In response to Japan's aggressive actions in the Pacific in the 1930s, the United States imposed an embargo on shipping war goods and petroleum products to Japan. Read these sentences from a famous speech made by President Roosevelt in 1941. Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. -President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1941 To which event was the president referring? the attack on Pearl Harbor To win the war in the Pacific, the United States adopted a strategy called island-hopping. Which of these terms best describes the official foreign policy of the United States at the start of World War II in 1939? isolationist In a major blow to Japan, Allied troops returned to free which of these areas from Japanese control in 1944? the Philippines Where did the Bataan Death March take place? the Philippines President Roosevelt called December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." Which of these definitions is the best meaning of the word "infamy"? dishonor To continue expanding its empire, Japan needed large supplies of oil After their attack on Pearl Harbor, what did Japanese leaders do next? They tried to gain as much territory in the Pacific as possible. Which statements describe actions taken by Japan before the Pearl Harbor attack that resulted in strained relations with the United States? Check all that apply. It entered into an alliance with Germany and Italy. It occupied French Indochina. It invaded China to gain control. Who was president of the United States when World War II started in Europe? Franklin D. Roosevelt Which of these actions did the United States take immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor? Congress declared war on Japan the next day. Which statements accurately describe the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? Check all that apply. The Americans were unprepared for the attack. The American Navy was severely weakened. An official government order that limits trade with another nation to punish or pressure that nation in some way is known as an embargo. Which contributed to the Battle of Stalingrad becoming a turning point in the war? Check all that apply. an extensive loss of German soldiers exhausted German supplies the end of the German advance How did the Soviet's win at Stalingrad help advance the Allies' Europe First strategy? It enabled the Soviets to push the eastern front toward Germany. Which strategies did the United States employ in order to achieve victory in the Pacific? Check all that apply. island-hopping bombing How do the terms Omaha, Sword, and Utah relate to the Battle of Normandy? They are code names for the sections of Normandy Beach that were attacked. Which most contributed to the Battle of Stalingrad becoming a turning point in the war? The German army exhausted all of their supplies. Did D-Day ultimately end German ambitions in Europe? No, the Germans continued fighting and attempted offensive measures. Which best describes why Iwo Jima was significant in U.S. attempts to reach Japan? The island had airfields that the U.S. military needed. Which battle or event caused the most Japanese casualties? the Battle of Okinawa Which best explains why the Allies employed the Europe First strategy during World War II? The Allies wanted to ensure that Germany did not continue to conquer European territory. The most likely reason why President Truman ordered the atomic bomb dropped on Japan was to force Japan to surrender to the Allies. How did the Allied victory in WWII change the world? Check all that apply. It created new peacemaking groups. It started a nuclear arms race. It led to the Cold War. Why was the battle of El Alamein significant? The Allies defeated a major German commander. Who was the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II? Dwight D. Eisenhower Which is true about the battle of Iwo Jima? About 31,000 American troops were killed. When the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, it triggered the start of a _______ race between the United States and the Soviet Union. This was a key issue during the Cold War. Nuclear arms Which best describes why the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan? Japan refused to surrender after the first bomb was dropped.