History

• What years did the Second World War take place?

  1939-1945
• What were the main components of Germany's foreign policy during the Second World War?

  • Breaking away other countries
  • Expansion through Lebensraum
  • Rearmament
• What is the term used for the policy of appeasement in relation to Germany?

  Appeasement
• What area did Germany reoccupy that had been surrendered?

  The Rhineland
• Who were the main Axis powers during the Second World War?

  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Japan
• What were the consequences of appeasement for Germany?

  They faced potential backlash and conflict.
• Who was the Prime Minister of the UK from 1937 to 1940?

  Neville Chamberlain
• What significant agreement was made in 1938 regarding Germany and France?

  The Munich Agreement
• What was one of the military stipulations of the Treaty of Versailles?

  Germany's army and navy were dramatically reduced.
• What was the war guilt clause in the Treaty of Versailles?

  Germany had to pay 100 billion marks in reparations.
• What territories did Germany lose as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

  Germany lost its colonies, Alsace, and Lorraine.
• What was the concept of Lebensraum in Hitler's foreign policy?

  It referred to the need for living space for the German people.
• What did Neville Chamberlain believe about appeasement?

  He believed it could prevent war by giving Hitler what he wanted.
• What was the outcome of the Munich Agreement?

  Chamberlain agreed to give territories to Germany.
• How many children were evacuated during the war?

  1,540,000 children were evacuated.
• What was the impact of the Blitz on British cities?

  London and Liverpool were heavily targeted, with many casualties.
• How many people were killed during the Blitz?

  43,000 people were killed.
• What were the main roles of women during the war?

  • 1 million joined the women's land army in 1940
  • 700,000 women worked for the army by 1943
  • 5,000,000 worked in munitions, welding, and engine fitting
• What were the first items to be rationed during the war?

  Butter, sugar, and coffee.
• How did rationing affect food prices during the war?

  It helped prevent a rise in prices.
• What did people do to supplement their food supply during rationing?

  They used their gardens to grow fruits and vegetables.
• What are the key dates in the Second World War?

  • VE Day: May 1945
  • VJ Day: August 1945
  • Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima: August 6, 1945
  • Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki: August 9, 1945
  • Japan announced surrender: August 15, 1945
• What happened on VE Day?

  Germany's army forged their last defense territory.
• What significant event occurred on August 6, 1945?

  The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan.
• What happened on August 9, 1945?

  The USA dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan.
• When did Japan announce its intention to surrender?

  August 15, 1945