What preexisting prejudices were present before WWII?
Before the Nazis came to power, there were already some negative feelings towards Jewish people in Germany. Some people wrongly believed that Jewish people were responsible for many of the country’s problems.
What sparked the beginning of WWII?
Germany invades Poland
What resulted from the Holocaust after WWII?
the United Nations created Israel as a Jewish state and Nazi leaders were put on trial for war crimes
Name the leaders of China during the pre-WWII era (1939-1945)
Nationalists: Chiang Kai-Shek
Communists: Mao Zedong
During what years did WWII take place?
1939-1945
Define: Prejudice
(1) an opinion that is formed without knowing or understanding all the facts. (2) General bad treatment of a person or group without specific cause or reason.
What was Italy's goal prior to WWII?
Mussolini wants to revive the Roman Empire (control the Mediterranean area)
What country did Japan invade in 1931?
1931: Manchuria (northern China) defeated
Name the pre-WWII dictator from the USSR and his political party
1924: Joseph Stalin from the USSR - his political party was called the Communists
Name the leaders of the United States during the pre-WWII era (1939-1945)
