ww2 Flashcards
quiz pt.1 (12 cards)
What years did World War II last?
1939-1945
Who were the Allied Powers in World War II?
United States, Russia, Great Britain & France
Who were the Axis Powers in World War II?
Germany, Italy, Japan
What is considered the bloodiest conflict in world history?
World War II
How many people died during World War II?
40-50 million people
In how many countries were battles fought during World War II?
Over 70 countries
What led to the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany?
Economic downturn and dissatisfaction with the Treaty of Versailles
What does Nazi Party stand for?
National Socialist German Workers’ Party
When was the Nazi Party started?
1920
Who took over leadership of the Nazi Party?
Adolf Hitler
What did Hitler call for in Germany?
End to Communism, dissolution of the Weimar Republic, and leadership by a ‘master race’
Who did Hitler consider ‘inferior’ races?
Specifically the Jewish people
