Start of WWII Quiz

What was Benito Mussolini's promise to Italy?

To revive the economy and restore the glory of the Roman Empire.

What was the title of Adolf Hitler's book and what was its purpose?

Mein Kampf; it outlined Hitler's future plans for Germany and his political beliefs.

What was Joseph Stalin's major plan during his leadership?

To industrialize the Soviet Union.

What was the Non-Aggression Pact and why was it important?

A treaty between the Soviet Union and Germany that allowed them to invade Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, leading to the start of WWII.

What type of government did Japan have during WWII?

Militarism.

What does the term 'Appeasement' mean in the context of WWII?

It refers to giving someone what they want to avoid conflict.

What was the response of the Allied Powers when Hitler broke the Treaty of Versailles?

They allowed him to do it each time.

What happened at the Munich Conference and what were its results?

Germany was allowed to annex parts of Czechoslovakia, including the Sudetenland, leading to the start of WWII in 1939.

Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt and what role did he play prior to entering WWII?

He supported England through the Lend-Lease Act and supervised the transition to a wartime economy after Pearl Harbor.

What was the Lend-Lease Act?

It allowed the U.S. to provide war supplies to Allied nations without formally entering WWII.

What was General Dwight D. Eisenhower's role during WWII?

He planned and led the Allied invasion of France (Operation Overlord) and was the Supreme Commander of all Allied forces in Europe.

What important battle did General George S. Patton lead?

Operation Torch in the invasion of North Africa.

What area was General Douglas MacArthur in charge of for the United States?

The Pacific theater.

What treaty did General MacArthur accept?

Japan's official surrender in September 1945.

Who was Winston Churchill and what was his stance towards Nazi Germany?

He warned about Nazi Germany prior to WWII and became England's Prime Minister in 1940, refusing any armistice with them.

What army was Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery in charge of?

The British Eighth Army.

Who was Charles de Gaulle and what did he refuse to accept?

He commanded the French army against Nazi Germany and refused to accept France's surrender, leading the Free French government in exile.

1933 (Hitler’s actions that broke the Treaty of Versailles)

Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany and wants “living space” for the German people, initiating aggressive expansionist policies.

1934 (Hitler’s actions that broke the Treaty of Versailles)

Hitler announces the expansion of Wehrmacht to 600,000 members which was 6 times the number permitted by the Treaty of Versailles

1936 (Hitler’s actions that broke the Treaty of Versailles)

Hitler remilitarizes the Rhineland, defying the Treaty of Versailles and strengthening Germany's military presence in the region.

1938 (Hitler’s actions that broke the Treaty of Versailles)

Hitler annexes Austria in the Anschluss and seeks to expand into Czechoslovakia, further violating the Treaty of Versailles and increasing tensions in Europe.

Who was the leader(s) of Japan

General Hideki Tojo and Emperor Hirohito.

Who was the leader(s) of Spain

General Francisco Franco

Who was the leader(s) of Germany

Adolf Hitler

Who was the leader(s) of Italy

Benito Mussolini

Who was the leader(s) of Soviet Union

Joseph Stalin