Unit 8: World War 2: Lesson 5: Victory for the Allies

According to the map, which part of Europe was the primary target of Allies at the end of the war?

Berlin

Who successfully ordered the Japanese surrender?

Japanese Emperor Hirohito

Which effect did the Atomic bomb have on the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Tens of thousands of citizens were killed instantly, and tens of thousands more later died from radiation poisoning

The United States declared war on Japan in 1941. Why did it take until 1945 to defeat Japan?

The Allies agreed to concentrate first on the war in Europe

What was the purpose of the declaration issued by the Allies at Potsdam?

The Allies warned Japan to surrender or suffer the consequences

Which of the following is a reason for Allied victory in Europe?

The Axis underestimated the cost of fighting on multiple fronts

Which of the following suffered the largest number of casualties in WW1?

The Soviet Union

Which unique power do the members of the United Nations' security Council hold?

The ability to veto any council decision

Which event ultimately caused Japan to surrender?

The use of atomic bombs on two Japanese cities

Based on the map, which geographic a advantage did the Allies have over Germany?

They had easier access to overwater trade routes

What was the significance of the Nuremberg Trails?

They showed that political leaders would be held accountable for their actions

What was the purpose of the war - crimes trails?

To hold Axis leaders accountable for their wartime actions

What was the primary goal of the formation of the United Nations?

To maintain world peace and security U.S. scientist created a new bomb that was used against Japan

How did the new technology of splitting the atom end World War ||?

U.S. scientist created a new bomb that was used against Japan