World War Two Flashcards
(32 cards)
What were the harsh terms imposed on Germany after WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
Who were the prominent leaders of fascism during WWII?
Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy)
What was the major international organization that failed to prevent WWII?
League of Nations
What agreement is an example of appeasement?
Munich Agreement
What was the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact also known as?
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
What event marked the start of WWII?
German invasion of Poland (1939)
Who were the leaders of the Allies?
Churchill (UK), Roosevelt/Truman (USA), Stalin (USSR), Mackenzie King (Canada)
Who were the leaders of the Axis powers?
Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy), Hirohito/Tojo (Japan)
What was the outcome of the Dieppe Raid for Canadians?
Disaster for Canadians
What was the focus of the Battle of the Atlantic?
Convoy protection against U-boats
What significant battle took place in Italy?
Italian Campaign – Ortona
What was the successful invasion of Normandy called?
D-Day/Normandy (Operation Overlord)
What was a key aspect of the home front during WWII?
Rationing and Victory Bonds
What role did women play in munitions factories?
Increased role in production
What was Camp X known for?
Spy training near Whitby, ON
What was the role of the RCAF during WWII?
Bombing missions over Europe
What does BCATP stand for?
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
What was the purpose of the Merchant Marines?
Delivered supplies
What technological advances were made during WWII?
Radar, sonar, atomic bomb, medical advances
What was the Conscription Crisis of 1944?
Plebiscite held; King tried to avoid conscription → eventually implemented
What happened to Japanese Canadians during WWII?
Interned as ‘enemy aliens’
What were the Nuremberg Laws?
Stripped Jews of rights
What was Kristallnacht?
Night of broken glass (1938)
What was the Final Solution?
Genocide of Jews
