War II Flashcards
(22 cards)
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles
Making sure Germany was never able to launch another attack and never raise to power again.
What moves did Hitler make that were in direct opposition to the Treaty of Versailles
Hitler started to rebuild Germany’s Military and took back the Rimeland and budling weapons
What caused the world leaders to take on the policy of Appeasement. And what were the consequences
Caused by Fear leader did not want Hitler to invade their country but were scared of him so they pleased him instead.
Consequences: Hitler invade Europe, his plans to conquer Europe aren’t done
Why was the Munich Agreement signed
Both France and Britain didn’t want another war as one had just ended and all the countries are all in the depression
President of Italy
Benito Musslini
President of Spain
Francisco Franco
Canada
Mackenzie King
British
Winston Churchill
What tactics did Hitler use to maintain control over Germany
Censorship, No unions, Economics security, and indoctrination and Jews were banned from professions and Schools
What happened to the Jews when Hitler rose to power
Jews lost their citizen rights along with being attacked losing everything a new set of laws were passed by reducing them to poverty
Explain the circumstances surrounding the voyage of the S.S.St. Louis. what happened
They felt jew were taking their Jobs
Charles Blair
Makes the decision who comes into Canada or not
Historical Significance: Why should Canadians remember Cairine Wilson as a significant personality in our history
She begged Charles and King to let the Jews in or just the women and kids, she is called the women of lost causes because they had to turn back to Germany because no one would help them most ended up in concentration camps and even dead.
What is the Axis Alliance
When Hitler joined force’s with Benito Mussolini the Italians forming the Axis alliance
What was the purpose of the non-aggression pact and did Hitler and Stalin have any intention of holding to the agreement
To keep their country honor and Glory and keep Hitler away. No they used this Pact to keep an eye on each other
When did War II starts
Britain and France officially declared war on 1939 September 3rd
Was Canada ready to fight this war
No as Canada only had 800 people in the Army, Air force and Navy all together
What did Winston Churchill mean by his statment
if Hitler doesn’t take Britain down he will lose the war
What were Hitler initial targets in England, why did civilians later become the target of the Luftwaffe bombing
Air Fields Radar installations, two more soon the Germans became desperate and started bombing civilian’s
What countries fell to Hitler in in 1940
Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and France
What role in Canadians play in the Battle of Britain and what is the Historical significance
80 Canadian pilots joined Britain’s air force, they fought in the skies until may 1941. It also Happened to be Germanys first defeat
