World War II
Unit Overview
In September of 1939, Adolf Hitler ordered his German forces to cross the border into Poland. Having realized that the Fuhrer’s promises were meaningless, Great Britain and France reluctantly declared war. Thus, the most destructive conflict in human history began. Japan continued its aggressive policies in Asia, and the war soon reached global proportions. Advanced weaponry blurred the former lines between military and civilian targets as national leaders mobilized their citizens and industries for the massive struggle. Let’s see how it all happened.
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Section A Questions
Use the information from the Slides to answer the following questions:
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| 1) Which of the following was not an Axis Power: |
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| 2) Blitzkrieg was a German term for which of the following: |
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| 3) The Allied Powers eventually included the Soviet Union and the United States. |
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| 4) Which of the following battles took place in North Africa: |
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The Manhattan Project resulted in which of the following: |
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| 6) Which of the following was the leader of the Free France movement during World War II: |
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Section B Questions
Use the information in The Invasion of Poland to answer the following questions:
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| 7) World War II in Europe began after an attack on which of the following countries: |
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The Soviet Union joined Germany in the opening invasion of World War II as a result of which of the following agreements: |
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Section C Questions
Use the information from The Fire-Powered Invasions of 1940 to answer the following questions:
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| 9) Which of the following best describes the phony war: |
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Norway, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands were able to resist a Nazi takeover in 1940. |
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Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania became part of which of the following nations: |
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The failure of appeasement did not affect Prime Neville Chamberlain's bid for re-election. |
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| 13) British citizens used privately owned boats to rescue thousands of Allied soldiers, who were stranded at Dunkirk. |
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| 14) When Adolph Hitler ordered the Luftwaffe to bomb British cities, his goal was to destroy Great Britain's industrial base. |
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| 15) The Battle of Britain resulted in a victory for which of the following: |
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Section D Questions
![[A picture of World War II posters from Soviet Union]](https://virtuallearningacademy.net/VLA/LessonDisplay/Lesson4716/SSWHU1619_World_WarII_image008.jpg)
Use the information from The Game Changers to answer the following questions:
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The American Neutrality Acts were a result of which of the following policies: |
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Nazi propaganda assured German citizens that the invasion of the Soviet Union would be quick and successful. |
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| 19) Hitler's need for what natural resource motivated his attack on the Soviet Union? |
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Which of the following happened first: |
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Section E Questions
Use the information from The Turning Points of 1942 to answer the following questions:
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The ability to decode messages was directly responsible for an Allied victory in which of the following battles: |
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| 23) How did Adolph Hitler respond when his generals involved in the Battle of Stalingrad requested permission to surrender? |
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As a result of the Battle of Stalingrad, Germany's war effort became defensive rather than offensive. |
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| 25) After the Battle of Stalingrad, Germany regrouped and continued to win major battles on the eastern front. |
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Control of the North African coast enabled the Allies to invade which of the following: |
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Mussolini's resignation was most directly caused by which of the following: |
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Section F Questions
Use the information from The Push for an Allied Victory in Europe and The Push for an Allied Victory in the Pacific to answer the following questions:
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Free French was an example of which of the following types of movements: |
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| 29) D-Day was a full-scale invasion of which of the following: |
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Harry Truman was well-prepared to be Franklin Roosevelt's successor. |
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32) Click on the Resource Tab located on the left side of the screen to complete the activity listed below.
Unit 16 World War II Timesheet Activity
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33) Choose one of the following activities below and complete a time log.
Activity 1: Timeline Creation
Students will create a timeline of key events leading up to and including the invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939.
They should include at least five significant events, such as:
Hitler's assurances to Britain and France.
The signing of the Nazi-Soviet Non-aggression Pact.
The invasion of Poland.
The declaration of war by Britain and France.
The beginning of the Phony War.
Each event should include a brief description (1-2 sentences) explaining its significance.
Activity 2: Character Letters
Students will choose to write a letter from the perspective of one of the following characters during the early days of World War II:
A German soldier preparing for the invasion of Poland.
A Polish citizen facing the invasion.
Winston Churchill addressing the British public after the invasion.
A Soviet citizen after the secret agreement to divide Poland.
The letter should express feelings, fears, and hopes based on the character's perspective and the historical context provided. Students should aim for at least one page in length. |
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