World War II Practice

From Hitler's point of view, what was the chief impact of the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

It allowed him to invade Poland without Soviet interference.

How did the Munich Pact affect Europe?

It further encouraged Hitler's aggressive policies.

Which of the following was an effect of British resistance to Germany?

It saved Britain from a German invasion.

Which of the following statements represents an example of silent Jewish resistance?

Jewish people meeting in secret to celebrate their religion and culture.

What is the primary reason that concentration camps were created in 1933?

They were used as detention centers for political prisoners.

Which of the following factors helped the Allies win World War II?

controlling wartime production goals at home

What were the main goals of the Allies' postwar policies toward the defeated Axis countries?

encourage democratic governments, protect basic rights, punish war criminals

What was one consequence of Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union?

Churchill agreed to support Stalin.

Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. -Dwight Eisenhower, address to the troops, June 2, 1944 Use the quotation to answer the question. What was the result of the "Great Crusade" Eisenhower describes?

The Allies opened a second front in Europe.

Why did Japan attack the United States?

The United States was interfering with Japan's plan to expand its empire.