WWII Study Guide – Marshall Questions and Answers

WWII Study Guide – Marshall Questions and Answers The rise of fascism can be attributed to which country? - ANSWER-Germany Which day is most associated with the beginning of World War II in Europe? - ANSWER-German invasion of Poland (September 1, 1939) Which of the following best describes the concept of genocide? A.Hitler and Stalin signing the non-aggression pact B.Mussolini conducting bombing campaigns in England and its overseas colonies C.Japanese emperor Hirohito authorizing the samurai codes to be taught to the Chinese D.Hitler's "Final Solution," which was an attempt to round up and exterminate Jews in Europe - ANSWER-D.Hitler's "Final Solution," which was an attempt to round up and exterminate Jews in Europe Which of the following is NOT a result of the war? A.The United States dropped atomic bombs on Germany and removed the Nazis from power. B.Japan formally surrendered after the dropping of two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. C.The international community brought high-ranking Nazis to trial for "crimes against humanity." Copyright © KAYLIN 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH NOVEMBER, 2024 Copyright ©Stuvia International BV Page 2/6 D.Germany was split into two separate countries after the war concluded and remained that way until 1989. - ANSWER-A.The United States dropped atomic bombs on Germany and removed the Nazis from power. Where did Japan attack on Dec. 7th, 1941? - ANSWER-Pearl harbor, Hawaii What is Militarism? - ANSWER-A build up or emphasis placed on a country's military for armed conflict Where did Japan gain territory throughout the 1930's? - ANSWER-islands/territories in the far east pacific What is an Internment camp? - ANSWER-The incarceration of Japanese Americans due to the growing suspicion of spying or espionage of other Americans What was included in the U.S. terms for Japanese surrender? - ANSWER-- The removal of the Japanese emperor - An introduction of democracy into japan's political system - The large scale demilitarization of japan Which event caused the United States to enter into World War II? A.The violation of the American neutrality acts B.The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki C.The bombing of Pearl Harbor D.Emperor Hirohito's sworn enemy declaration - ANSWER-C.The bombing of Pearl Harbor Copyright © KAYLIN 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH NOVEMBER, 2024 Copyright ©Stuvia International BV Page 3/6 Which president admitted the US should not have detained Japanese Americans during WWII and awarded them reparations? - ANSWER-President Reagan How was the development of the atomic bomb a turning point of the war in the Pacific? - ANSWER-It ended war in the pacific What was the end result of the war in the Pacific? - ANSWER-The atomic bombs were dropped and japan surrendered What is Genocide? - ANSWER-The attempt to kill an entire ethnic or religious group What is Antisemitism? - ANSWER-Prejudice against Jewish people What was the Holocaust? - ANSWER-The organized murder of at least 6 million European Jews Where were Jews forced to live by the Nazis? - ANSWER-ghettos/ inner city slums What were Jews forced to wear? - ANSWER-Yellow Star of David What three main tools did the Nazis use to control the Jews? - ANSWER-Deception, starvation, terror Who were the Einsatzgruppen? - ANSWER-Specially trained SS killing groups What did the Nazis create to become more efficient at killing? - ANSWER-Concentration Camps What did Hitler refer to the Holocaust as? - ANSWER-The final solution What was the largest death camp? - ANSWER-Auschw