WWII Notecards

Leader of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. Promoted fascism, extreme nationalism, and anti-Semitism. He led Germany’s expansion and started WWII in Europe. Responsible for the Holocaust.

Fascist dictator of Italy. Established one of the first totalitarian regimes. Allied with Hitler during WWII. Sought to restore Roman Empire glory.

1938 agreement allowing Germany to annex Sudetenland. Britain and France followed appeasement to avoid war. It failed to stop Hitler’s aggression and encouraged further expansion.

Agreement between Roosevelt and Churchill in 1941. Outlined goals for the postwar world. Supported self-determination and free trade. Became a basis for the United Nations.

Military alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan. Formed to expand territory and power. Opposed the Allied Powers and coordinated strategy during WWII.

Laws passed in the 1930s to keep the U.S. out of war. Restricted arms sales and loans to belligerents. Reflected isolationist sentiment and were gradually weakened.

Prime Minister of Japan during WWII. Supported militarism and expansion. Approved the attack on Pearl Harbor and was later tried for war crimes.

1941 law allowing the U.S. to supply Allies with war materials without immediate payment. Helped Britain and the Soviet Union and marked a shift from neutrality.

Japanese surprise attack on a U.S. naval base in Hawaii in 1941. Destroyed ships and killed over 2,000 Americans. Led to U.S. entry into WWII.

1943 meeting between Roosevelt and Churchill. Planned Allied strategy and demanded unconditional surrender of Axis powers.

1945 meeting of Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin. Planned postwar Europe and agreed to divide Germany, increasing tensions between Allies.

Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Opened a second front in Europe and marked a turning point against Germany.

Order issued by FDR in 1942 allowing internment of Japanese Americans. Forced relocation to camps and violated civil liberties.

Nazi plan to exterminate Jews and other groups. Resulted in six million Jewish deaths and is an example of genocide.

Japanese cities bombed with atomic weapons in 1945. Led to Japan’s surrender and ended WWII.

Secret U.S. program to develop atomic bombs. Involved top scientists and changed warfare forever.

Naval battle in 1942 where the U.S. defeated Japan’s fleet. Turning point in the Pacific war.

Symbol of women working in wartime factories. Represented female contributions and expanded gender roles.

U.S. strategy of capturing key islands while bypassing others to weaken Japan and move closer to victory.

Major battle between Germany and the Soviet Union. Soviet victory marked a turning point in the war.