Cold War Test Review Key ideas to understand about the 1950`s
... 1. What term means a period of tension during which the superpowers were preparing for war but never fought each other directly? Cold War 2. What two superpowers emerged after World War II? the Soviet Union and the United States 3. Which President desegregated the armed forces? Harry S. Truman 4. Wh ...
... 1. What term means a period of tension during which the superpowers were preparing for war but never fought each other directly? Cold War 2. What two superpowers emerged after World War II? the Soviet Union and the United States 3. Which President desegregated the armed forces? Harry S. Truman 4. Wh ...
World War II
... Germany to stop their expansion. • Poland falls to Germany • 1939 – summer of 1940 is known as the “Sitzkrieg”, or Sitting War, since no fighting takes place at this time. ...
... Germany to stop their expansion. • Poland falls to Germany • 1939 – summer of 1940 is known as the “Sitzkrieg”, or Sitting War, since no fighting takes place at this time. ...
WWII War Ends
... Operation Overlord was a success. But it was not the first time the Allies had attempted an invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Two years earlier, in 1942, Canadians had led a failed assault on Dieppe, France. Why did Operation Overlord succeed where Dieppe had earlier failed? Contrast the two. (see p ...
... Operation Overlord was a success. But it was not the first time the Allies had attempted an invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Two years earlier, in 1942, Canadians had led a failed assault on Dieppe, France. Why did Operation Overlord succeed where Dieppe had earlier failed? Contrast the two. (see p ...
06Victory in Europe
... Objective 140: Describe the conditions in German concentration camps. Those considered too weak to work were immediately taken into the “showers”, which were actually gas chambers. Afterwards, their bodies were cremated. Those fit to work would provide slave labor in the camps until they became ...
... Objective 140: Describe the conditions in German concentration camps. Those considered too weak to work were immediately taken into the “showers”, which were actually gas chambers. Afterwards, their bodies were cremated. Those fit to work would provide slave labor in the camps until they became ...
1 Social Science World War II I. THE ROOTS AND CAUSES OF
... 2. Stalin and the Soviet Union a. Key characteristics of Stalinism b. Key events prior to 1938–39 3. Hitler and Nazi Germany a. The Beer Hall Putsch b. The Great Depression and National Socialism in Germany c. Key characteristics of National Socialism d. Key events prior to 1938–39 4. Militarism in ...
... 2. Stalin and the Soviet Union a. Key characteristics of Stalinism b. Key events prior to 1938–39 3. Hitler and Nazi Germany a. The Beer Hall Putsch b. The Great Depression and National Socialism in Germany c. Key characteristics of National Socialism d. Key events prior to 1938–39 4. Militarism in ...
1. Who was the leader of the Nazi party in Germany
... The time of tension without direct warfare from 1945 to 1991 is called: A. World War II B. Nazism C. Cold War D. Holocaust The Cold War A) developed as a result of the tensions between the US. and the Soviet Union. B) developed primarily as a result of the conflict over the creation of Israel. C) re ...
... The time of tension without direct warfare from 1945 to 1991 is called: A. World War II B. Nazism C. Cold War D. Holocaust The Cold War A) developed as a result of the tensions between the US. and the Soviet Union. B) developed primarily as a result of the conflict over the creation of Israel. C) re ...
World War II: the European Theatre
... Stalingrad the Russians prepared a counterattack named Operation Uranus They succeeded in surrounding the German 6th army Arrow one shows the ultimate goal of the Russian attack: to cut off the German armies fighting in the Caucasus mountains. ...
... Stalingrad the Russians prepared a counterattack named Operation Uranus They succeeded in surrounding the German 6th army Arrow one shows the ultimate goal of the Russian attack: to cut off the German armies fighting in the Caucasus mountains. ...
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... his attention to the Soviets and plans to attack ● Hitler attacks on June 22, 1941, it was to be over in a matter of months but went on for 4 years ● Grew into the largest and most costly conflict in all history. ● Stalin remained convinced that Hitler would not risk an eastern war as long as the Br ...
... his attention to the Soviets and plans to attack ● Hitler attacks on June 22, 1941, it was to be over in a matter of months but went on for 4 years ● Grew into the largest and most costly conflict in all history. ● Stalin remained convinced that Hitler would not risk an eastern war as long as the Br ...
WORLD WAR II
... Who was the US President for the majority of the war? Who was the US commander in Europe? Who was the US commander in the Pacific ? Who was the Prime Minister of Britain? Who was the leader of The Soviet Union? Who was the leader of Germany? Who was the leader of Italy? Who was the general of Japan? ...
... Who was the US President for the majority of the war? Who was the US commander in Europe? Who was the US commander in the Pacific ? Who was the Prime Minister of Britain? Who was the leader of The Soviet Union? Who was the leader of Germany? Who was the leader of Italy? Who was the general of Japan? ...
War in Africa and Europe
... shocking and horrible sight. Scattered throughout German-occupied Europe were camps where Jews and other groups had been murdered. In what became known as the Holocaust, the Nazis killed about 6 million Jewish people. The Nazis also killed millions of Gypsies, Russians, and Poles. An estimated 11 mi ...
... shocking and horrible sight. Scattered throughout German-occupied Europe were camps where Jews and other groups had been murdered. In what became known as the Holocaust, the Nazis killed about 6 million Jewish people. The Nazis also killed millions of Gypsies, Russians, and Poles. An estimated 11 mi ...
Battle of Stalingrad
... • HITLER ORDERED PAULUS TO FIGHT TO THE LAST BULLET AND PROMOTED HIM TO FIELD MARSHAL TO ENCOURAGE HIM • TOWARDS THE END OF JANUARY 1943, PAULUS SURRENDERED WHEN THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE HE COULD DO ...
... • HITLER ORDERED PAULUS TO FIGHT TO THE LAST BULLET AND PROMOTED HIM TO FIELD MARSHAL TO ENCOURAGE HIM • TOWARDS THE END OF JANUARY 1943, PAULUS SURRENDERED WHEN THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE HE COULD DO ...
Diplomacy and World War II 1925-1945
... This was the beginning of the end of Nazi Germany By the end of July, over 2 million allied forces moved into France and were liberating French cities & towns, moving east Paris was liberated in August ...
... This was the beginning of the end of Nazi Germany By the end of July, over 2 million allied forces moved into France and were liberating French cities & towns, moving east Paris was liberated in August ...
WWII Lesson - Miami Beach Senior High School
... - Yalta Conference (February 1945)- Same three met again to discuss Europe’s post war reorganization - Potsdam Conference (July 17- August 2, 1945) – Truman, Churchill (Churchill was replaced on July 26 by Clement Attlee new Prime Minister), Stalin met to negotiate terms for the end of the war and d ...
... - Yalta Conference (February 1945)- Same three met again to discuss Europe’s post war reorganization - Potsdam Conference (July 17- August 2, 1945) – Truman, Churchill (Churchill was replaced on July 26 by Clement Attlee new Prime Minister), Stalin met to negotiate terms for the end of the war and d ...
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... 5) The leadership of the _____________________ was eliminated in the “Night of the Long Knives” in 1934. Afterwards, the _______ became the most powerful group in the Nazi Party, having control over all police forces and administering the concentration/ extermination camp system a) Brownshirts b) T ...
... 5) The leadership of the _____________________ was eliminated in the “Night of the Long Knives” in 1934. Afterwards, the _______ became the most powerful group in the Nazi Party, having control over all police forces and administering the concentration/ extermination camp system a) Brownshirts b) T ...
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... Mussolini – caught by Italian resistance fighters, shot and hung in the city for all to see. Hitler – shot himself as Soviet troops entered Berlin Allies demanded unconditional surrender. On May 7th 1945 Germany surrendered unconditionally and the world celebrated V-E Day ...
... Mussolini – caught by Italian resistance fighters, shot and hung in the city for all to see. Hitler – shot himself as Soviet troops entered Berlin Allies demanded unconditional surrender. On May 7th 1945 Germany surrendered unconditionally and the world celebrated V-E Day ...
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... quickly settled on a “Europe First” strategy, reasoning that the Germans were much closer to total victory in Europe than the Japanese were in Asia The Allies also agreed that the war could only end with the “unconditional surrender” of the Axis powers ...
... quickly settled on a “Europe First” strategy, reasoning that the Germans were much closer to total victory in Europe than the Japanese were in Asia The Allies also agreed that the war could only end with the “unconditional surrender” of the Axis powers ...
Winning WW II
... YALTA CONFERENCE (1945). Most important of the wartime conferences, Decisions would determine world affairs to the present day. Churchill and Roosevelt believed the war against Japan would be long and costly unless Russia joined it. a) Russia would enter war against Japan after Germany was defeated. ...
... YALTA CONFERENCE (1945). Most important of the wartime conferences, Decisions would determine world affairs to the present day. Churchill and Roosevelt believed the war against Japan would be long and costly unless Russia joined it. a) Russia would enter war against Japan after Germany was defeated. ...
Quest for the Best
... sign a non-aggression pact. Adolf Hitler and (Winston Churchill, Josef Stalin) agree not to invade each other’s borders. The two leaders secretly plan to divide Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe between them. Less than two years later, Germany (protects, attacks) Russia. ...
... sign a non-aggression pact. Adolf Hitler and (Winston Churchill, Josef Stalin) agree not to invade each other’s borders. The two leaders secretly plan to divide Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe between them. Less than two years later, Germany (protects, attacks) Russia. ...
The United States in WWII - Mr. Nichol's History Hotline
... By controlling North Africa, the British could protect shipping ...
... By controlling North Africa, the British could protect shipping ...
World War II
... Pact On August 23, 1939, the world was shocked when, suddenly, Russia and Germany signed a non-aggression pact. In addition, the two countries had a secret agreement to invade and divide Poland between them. ...
... Pact On August 23, 1939, the world was shocked when, suddenly, Russia and Germany signed a non-aggression pact. In addition, the two countries had a secret agreement to invade and divide Poland between them. ...
War Around the World - kyle
... http://www.solarnavigator.net/history/explorers_history/Adolf_Hitler_Paris_1940.jpg ...
... http://www.solarnavigator.net/history/explorers_history/Adolf_Hitler_Paris_1940.jpg ...
File - Ms. A`s Teacher Page
... • Following Lenin’s death Josef Stalin took control of The USSR (Stalin means steel) • Stalin was a dictator- leader with absolute power. • Developed the Five Year Plan – Government controlled all aspects of life – Ordered factories to be built (Not for consumer goods) – Government determined what t ...
... • Following Lenin’s death Josef Stalin took control of The USSR (Stalin means steel) • Stalin was a dictator- leader with absolute power. • Developed the Five Year Plan – Government controlled all aspects of life – Ordered factories to be built (Not for consumer goods) – Government determined what t ...
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... Looking back on the situation at that time and wondering what ought to have been done, I am unable even now to come to a determined, logically conclusive result. Unfortunately in politics there is not always a solution. Many political problems cannot be solved. This was such a problem. The question ...
... Looking back on the situation at that time and wondering what ought to have been done, I am unable even now to come to a determined, logically conclusive result. Unfortunately in politics there is not always a solution. Many political problems cannot be solved. This was such a problem. The question ...
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... (1933–1945) and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war. ...
... (1933–1945) and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war. ...
Consequences of Nazism
Nazism and the acts of the Nazi German state profoundly affected many countries, communities and peoples before, during and after World War II. While the attempt of Germany to exterminate several nations viewed as subhuman by Nazi ideology was eventually stopped by the Allies, Nazi aggression nevertheless led to the deaths of tens of millions and the ruin of several states.