WWII U3

Dionne Quintuplets

Five identical sisters born on May 28, 1934, known for their premature birth and significant media attention.

Swastika

Originally a symbol of good luck and peace, it was later appropriated by the Nazis.

Dictator vs. Prime Minister

A dictator, like Hitler, manipulates power to rule, whereas a Prime Minister is typically elected.

Characteristics of Great Leaders

Key traits include self-control, good decision-making skills, composure, commitment, intelligence, speaking ability, and confidence.

Love Bomb

A technique used by Hitler to mesmerize the German populace by providing jobs while having a hidden agenda.

Start of World War II

World War II began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland.

Canada's War Declaration

Canada declared war on Germany independently on September 10, 1939, following a parliamentary debate.

Allied Powers

Countries including the UK, France, USSR, China, and later the United States fighting against the Axis Powers.

Axis Powers

Countries including Germany, Italy, and Japan that fought against the Allied Powers.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended WWI, which left Germany economically weakened and contributed to the rise of extremism.

Long-term causes of WWII

Key factors include nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the failure of the League of Nations.

Short-term cause of WWII

Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, which violated international agreements.

Miracle of Dunkirk

The evacuation of Allied soldiers from Dunkirk between May 26 and June 4, 1940; 350,000 soldiers were rescued.

Operation Sea Lion

Germany's plan to invade Britain during WWII.

Blitzkrieg

A military strategy used by Germany characterized by fast-moving and coordinated attacks.

Battle of Britain

Aerial campaign waged by the German Luftwaffe against the UK in 1940, where British defenses held strong.

Pearl Harbor

The surprise attack by Japan on December 7, 1941, which led to the U.S. entering World War II.

Holodomor

The man-made famine that took place in Soviet Ukraine in 1932-1933, caused by Stalin's policies.

Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day)

May 8, 1945, the day marking the formal acceptance of Germany's unconditional surrender.

Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day)

August 15, 1945, the day when Japan announced its surrender, leading to the end of World War II.

Camp X

A secret Allied spy training facility located in Canada during WWII.

Concentration Camps

Detention centers designed to hold and kill Jews, political prisoners, and other targeted groups during the Holocaust.

Nuremberg Laws

A series of laws enacted in Nazi Germany that institutionalized racial discrimination against Jews.

The Final Solution

The Nazi plan for the systematic extermination of the Jewish people during WWII.