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47 Cards in this Set
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German/Soviet Pact occurred when?
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August, 1939
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Who was the first country to declare war on Germany?
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New Zealand
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When did the Neutrality Act occur?
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1937
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What did he Neutrality Act state?
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That it is illegal for America to trade with countries at war.
This is why Canada waits so long to become involved in WWII |
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What is Blitzkrieg?
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It is what the German tactics are known as
Trenches = no (too WWI) Tanks = yes! Tanks and other up to date war tactics were considered to be Blitzkrieg |
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What is Sitzkrieg?
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When you sit and do nothing for war
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When did the Winter War occur?
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November 1939- February 1940
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The Winter War
________ vs. ________ |
Soviet Army vs. Finland
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Who wins the Winter War?
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Finland!
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What happens in 1940 to Norway and Denmark?
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They are both invaded
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In 1940, Britain tries to help the Norwegian defense by doing what?
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Sending in troops. This fails
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Winston Churchill was appointed ________ ________ of _________________
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Winston Churchill was appointed PRIME MINISTER of THE NETHERLANDS
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When was Winston Churchill appointed Prime Minister of the Netherlands?
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May 10, 1940
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While Churchill was being appointed as Prime Minister of the Netherlands, what did Germany do?
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Invade the Netherlands
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Why do the Germans decide to invade the Netherlands?
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To screw with France and Britain
Note: the main part of the Germany army is located in France during this time |
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When does Germany take over Sedan in France?
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1940
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Who was Marshall Petain?
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-The French appointed him as their leader
-He surrenders because he does not want to fight the Germans again (at this point in time, WWI was 20 years ago). It seemed like too much. |
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On June 23, 1940, the French army has to relocate to where?
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Vichy, located in the South of France
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Charles de Gaulle disagreed with who?
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Marshall Petain
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When does the Battle of Britain take place?
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June to September, 1940
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During the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940, the Germans were never able to surprise-attack the British. Why?
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The British has radar towers
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The Germans bomb _________.
Winston Churchill decides to bomb _________. |
The Germans bomb LONDON.
Winston Churchill decides to bomb BERLIN |
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What does FDR do in 1940?
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-cuts a deal with Britain.
-wants to trade 50 old U.S. Destroyers for bases in the Carribbean. |
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Cash n Carry replaced the what?
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Neutrality Act
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When did Cash n Carry take place?
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November 1940
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What was the Lend Lease?
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-U.S. gov't. gives tanks to Britian
-If the tank survives, the U.S. gets it back -If it is destroyed, Britain will buy the U.S. another tank |
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Who was Barbarosa?
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-He had to help out Mussolini in Greece
Because of this there is a 6 week delay in trying to take of the Soviet Union. |
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Instead of trying to take over the Soviet Union in April, When does Hitler take over?
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June of 1941
The reason is because Barbarosa needs to help out Mussolini in Greece |
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Hitler tries to take over the Soviet Union. What are the Germans not use to that gives them a disadvantage?
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They are not used to winter
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What is the Final Solution?
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Instead of Concentration/Labor Camps, Extermination Camps were created.
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What was the Atlantic Charter?
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-When Churchill and FDR meet up and create this on the Atlantic
-Britain agrees that members of the British colonies have the option to be their own independent countries. |
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Did FDR want to go to war with Germany?
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Yes.
However, it is important to know that Japan was not on FDR's radar |
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Pearl Harbor occurred when?
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December 8, 1941
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What occurs on the same day Pearl Harbor was attacked?
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Bombs are dropped on British colonies
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Japan messed up when dropping the bomb on Pearl Harbor. Why?
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It was an unprovoked attack.
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After Pearl Harbor, FDR declares war on who?
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Japan
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How did FDR know what Hitler was planning?
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FDR could speak German
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When did the Corregidor occur?
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May 1942
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When did the Battle of Midway occur?
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June 4-7 1942
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What happened in the Battle of Midway?
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The Japanese decided to take over the U.S. Islands
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What did the Japanese try to do in the Battle of Midway?
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They tried to take over the island of Midway
10:20- Japan is winning the Battle of the Pacific 10:30- U.S. is winning the Battle of the Pacific because we find Japanese carriers and we destroy them |
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What happened in November of 1942
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-Americans invade French-North Africa
-Sweep Africa clean -Try to get France on our side |
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What is Stalingrad?
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A city in the Soviet Union
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When does HItler try to take over Stalingrad?
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July 1943- February 1944
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What is Kursk?
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-An important battle
-Russian tanks vs. German tanks -Germans lose many tanks and retreat |
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When did DDay occur?
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June 6, 1944
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The attack on Normandy is called what?
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DDay
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