1931- September 2, 1945 Pacific

December 8, 1941-1945 USA

Prior to WWII-Great Depression so close to the end of WW I causes further worldwide economic chaos. The League of Nations could only make recommendations for its members and had no means to enforce them. The USA was not a member and the Soviet Union was not admitted until 1934. Peace became increasingly difficult to preserve and in 1939 Japanese aggression in Asia and German aggression in Europe erupted into WW II. A policy of Appeasement allowed Japan, Germany and Italy believe that they could continue on their paths of aggression while the United States and Great Britain continued to Isolate themselves.

NIMS + WAI = WIN AIMS (underlying causes of WW II)

(+ Weak Treaty of Versailles, Appeasement, Isolationism)

1. What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact? Washington Conference of 1921-22?

2. By the late 1920s militarists controlled the Japanese government and began aggression against the mainland and China; What region did Japan occupy in 1931?
 

3. What was the reaction of the League of Nations to this occupation?

4. Of what importance do some historians attribute to Japan's aggression against this region?

5. What country in Africa did Mussolini take over in an attempt to solve some Italy's economic problems?

6. During the 1930s in Spain, Civil War broke out between the Nationalist (fascists led by General Francisco Franco) and the Loyalists. What countries sent aid to the Nationalists in Spain?
 

7. What country sent military materials to aid the Loyalists?

8. Because of the use of the testing of new weaponry Spain becomes sort of a testing ground and a practice war but because France and Great Britain are reluctant what do Hitler and Mussolini think they can continue to do?
 

9. What kind of government did Franco establish after his Nationalist won the civil war?

10. What was the alliance between Germany and Italy called?

11. What was Hitler's first defiance of the Treaty of Versailles?

12. Who represented Great Britain at the Munich conference?

13. After the Munich conference which area did Hitler take over?

14. Give an example of appeasement.

15. Define Lebenschraum.

16. Name the major Axis countries.

17. Name the major Allied countries.

18. What does the expression "fifth column" mean?

19. What was Hitler's first aggressive act? (not when did he first break the Treaty of Versailles)

20. How did Germany gain Memel, Lithuania, and the adjacent territory?

21. Following Hitler's example, what country did Mussolini invade and conquer in April 1939?

22. For what purpose was the Polish corridor established?

23. Which country did Hitler invade in September 1939?(This is the beginning of WWII)

24. What is the word for the strategy used by Hitler and what does it mean?

25. What was the reaction of Great Britain to the Hitler's invasion in September 1939 and why?

26. What agreement did Hitler and Stalin have that allowed Germany to attack Poland?

27. What areas of Poland did the Soviet Union get after the attack?

28. What was the Maginot Line?

29. In what direction did Hitler attack after Poland?

30. For a short while this war stalled and Hitler waited. What was this war or period called?

31. What is the evacuation of British, French troops from the continent of Europe called?

32. What is the reason the United States enters the war?(Give FDR's quote)

33. How was France divided after the Germans defeated them?

34. What is the Battle called that lasts over an 18-24 month period and is not really a stalemate but the war is really stalled and fought more in the air?
 

35. What battle is the deciding battle in Eastern Europe?

36. What battle is the deciding battle in Western Europe?

37. What battle is the deciding battle in North Africa?

38. What battle is the deciding battle in Southern Europe?

39. What battle is the deciding battle in the Pacific?

40. Who was the "Desert Fox"?

41. What general was the leader of the allied military forces?

42. Who was the leader of the British military forces?

43. What is the last significant event that signals the end of the war in Europe (not a battle)?

44. What is the last event that ends the war in the Pacific?