Download 1. What is Kristallnacht? It means the “Night of Broken glass” and it

1. What is Kristallnacht?
It means the “Night of Broken glass” and it took place on November 9, 1938:: 17 year old Herschel
Grynszpan, Jew youth came to visit uncle in Paris when he received a post card saying that his father
was deported to Poland. Seeking revenge, he shot a German Embassy member in Paris. In retaliation,
German officials launched a violent attack against the Jewish community. November 9, they went and
attacked Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues.
2. Who is Adolf Hitler and what did he do?
ADOLF HITLER WAS THE FASCIST CHANCELLOR OF GERMANY FROM 1933-1945. HE WAS RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE HOLOCAUST AND BEGAN WORLD WAR II.
3. True/ False the Axis Powers consisted of the Italians, the Germans, and the Russians
False the Italians, Germans and Japanese were the axis powers.
4. What happened on December 7, 1941? Why is it significant?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941 and was considered a day that would go do
in infamy.
5. What happened at the Battle of Bulge? Why is it named that?
Hitler was faced with a war on 2 fronts; Hitler decided to take Western front to break up the American
and British forces. They managed to break through, only to be pushed back by the British.
6. What were the Nuremberg Trails?
They were the prosecution of Nazi after their loss in the war.
7. Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT WAS THE 32ND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, SERVING FOR FOUR
WHOLE TERMS FROM 1933 TO 1945.
8. True/ False Mussolini was the leader of the Soviet Union?
False Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union. Mussolini was the leader of Italy
9. Who are the S.S.?
The S.S. WAS A FORCE UNDER THE CONTROL OF HITLER.
10. Were the bombs made in the Manhattan project used at all? Why or Why not?
Yes they were used for the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
11. What is V - E Day?
V-E Day is the day the Allies gained victory over Europe MAY 8, 1945
12. True/ False Hitler fought with the troops and died on the battle field.
False he committed suicide.
13. What is Anschluss?
ANSCHLUSS WAS THE OCCUPATION AND ANNEXATION OF AUSTRIA INTO NAZI GERMANY IN 1938
14. True/ false the battle of Britain was won by Germany
False it was won by Britain.
15.True/ False the battle of Iwo Jima was fought between Japan and Russia.
False the battle was fought between Japan and The U.S
16. True/ False Erwin Rommel was a German officer.
True
17. What was decided at the Wannsee Conference?
WANNSEE CONFERENCE WAS A CONFERENCE WHERE 15 HIGH RANKED NAZI PARTY AND GERMANY
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS DISCUSSED THE OBLITERATION OF THE JEWS FROM GERMANY by killing them
in death camps
18.True/ False Gestapo was the code name for the invasion of the Germans into Russia.
False the Gestapo was the official secret police of Nazi Germany.
19. What is V-J Day?
VJ Day is the Victory over Japan
20. The official date of the end of World War II is ___________________ ? September 2, 1945