WORLD HISTORY

Which event marked the formal end of World War I?

Treaty of Versailles

D-Day, June 6, 1944, refers to the Allied invasion of

France

Which event led the United States to enter World War II

Pearl Harbor

The systematic genocide of Jews and other groups by the Nazi regime is known as

The holocaust

The atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in which year?

1945

The Battle of Normandy is also known by what other name?

Operation Overlord

Which country did not attend the Treaty of Versailles negotiations?

JAPAN

Who was the U.S. President when the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan?

Harry S. Truman

Which terrorist group was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

Al-Qaeda

What date did the attacks on the Twin Towers occur?

9, 11, 2001

What was the name of the two buildings that were destroyed in the 9/11 attacks?

Twin Towers

Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?

HITTLER

WHAT PLACES WERE ATTACKED ON 9/11?

TWIN TOWERS, PENTAGON & ALMOST THE WHITE HOUSE

HOW MANY PEOPLE DIED ON THE 9/11 ATTACKS?

approximately 2,977 victims were killed in the terrorist attacks

What type of transportation was used in the 9/11 attacks?

AIRPLANES

Discuss the causes and impact of the Holocaust on Europe and the world.

The Holocaust was the Nazi genocide of Jews, leading to Israel and rights laws.

Analyze the events leading up to and the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941, after rising tensions. Over 2,400 died. The U.S. declared war and entered WWII.

Explain the significance of D-Day in World War II.

Pearl Harbor (1941) led the U.S. into WWII. D-Day (1944) began Nazi defeat in Europe.

Explain the significance of D-Day in World War II.

The Treaty of Versailles (1919) ended WWI, punished Germany, and led to Hitler’s rise and WWII.

Which US city were the Twin Towers located in?

NY (New York)