Social Studies Chapter 26

What countries formed the Axis Powers and the Allied Powers?

Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Romania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and Finland formed the Axis powers and the Allied powers were Great Britain, France, USSR, United States, and China.

How did the Lend-Lease Act help the Allies?

The Lend-Lease Act helped the Allies by bringing a significant amount of supplies to the allies. For example, guns, tanks, aircrafts, and food were sent to Great Britain, China, and other allies. The act allowed the president to send supplies to countries that were important to US defense.

What event brought the United States into WWII?

The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the US into WWII.

Which countries shown on the map remained neutral during WWII?

The countries on the map that remained neutral during WWII were Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey, and Sweden

Name the eight countries that were invaded by the Axis Powers.

The eight countries that were invaded by the Axis Powers were Poland, France, Austria, Norway, Libya, Denmark, Latvia, and Belgium .

What event sparked World War II?

The event that sparked WWII was when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939.

What did the leaders of the totalitarian governments have in common?

They controlled every aspect of people lives. For example, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union were both dictatorships. Italy were suffering from economic depressions.

What did Japan hope to gain by attacking Pearl Harbor?

They wanted to cripple the U.S fleet to give Japan time to control East Asia.