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Study Guide for World War II Exam I
Terms/People
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Imperialism ­ The act of taking over other countries to gain power and natural resources.
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Neutral ­ not picking a side and staying out of war
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Opportunity Cost ­ The costs that goes along with a decision.
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Adolf Hitler – The chancellor of Germany, and the leader of the Nazi Party. He was a fascist leader that controlled every part of German culture. He believed in imperialism.
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Hirohito – The leader of Japan. He was a nationalist that believed in imperialism. 
Franklin Delano Roosevelt – The President of the United States during the Great Depression and World War II. 
Benito Mussolini – The fascist leader of Italy. 
Fascism – A type of government where the government controls everything. 
Allied Powers – Great Britain, France, Soviet Union (Russia), New Zealand, Australia, and the United States
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Axis Powers – Germany, Japan, Italy
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Pearl Harbor – A naval base in Hawaii. The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. The result was that the U.S. entered World War II. 
Tuskegee Airmen – The first African American fighter pilots. They fought in World War II. 
Propaganda – Advertisements used to persuade people to do things. 
Rosie the Riveter – The symbol for the working woman during World War II. She was used in propaganda. Her goal was to persuade women to help out in the war effort, and go to war. Short Answer Questions
Who did the Nazis blame for all the problems in Germany?
The Nazis and Hitler blamed the Jews and Socialists for all of the problems their depression. They thought the Jews were taking money from the Germans and that is why the Germans were so poor. This created a lot of racism towards Jews and Socialists.
Why was Hitler so popular in Nazi Germany?
Hitler was so popular because he promised the Germans a better life and more land for Germans. His speeches brought pride back to a group of people that were mentally and economically depressed. In addition, he also developed a scapegoat (the Jews) for the German people to direct their anger at during these tough times.
How did Europe change two years after World War II began?
After World War II started, the map in Europe looked a lot different because Germany managed to take over a lot of different countries. For instance, two years after World War II began, Germany had control of France, many countries in Eastern Europe, and much of central Europe excluding Switzerland. Their imperialist ambitions and their strong militaries help create this new landscape. Why did the U.S. enter World War II?
The U.S. entered World War II because the Japanese bombed U.S. battleships and airplanes at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The U.S. declared war on the Axis powers on December 7, 1941. Why were the Tuskegee Airmen so famous?
The Tuskegee Airmen were so important because they were the first African American fighter pilots in the U.S. This was a big deal because in a time of Jim Crow Laws, African American rights were not that big. The Tuskegee Airmen were very important for many reasons. For starters, they were the first African American pilots to fight on behalf of the United States during a war. They did this during a time of racial strife in America. In addition, they also gave the African American community a source of pride and hope that civil rights for all people may be achieved in the future. How did propaganda play a role in World War II?
Propaganda played a big role in World War II because both the Axis and Allied Powers used it to persuade and talk people into believing certain things, working for the war effort, and rationing the amount of food they eat. Propaganda was used during World War II to get people to think and act certain ways. For instance, there was propaganda to get people to buy war bonds, plant victory gardens, become soldiers, and many more things that would help the U.S. win the war. In addition, propaganda was used to make the Axis Powers look evil and weak.