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Factors of WWII

Learn about the Axis and Allied powers in WWII, discover key battles that shaped the outcome, and test your knowledge with a quiz.

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Factors of WWII

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  1. By: Shannon Tylka Factors of WWII Next

  2. Directions • Read through the information about the axis or allied powers or about some key battles about WWII • Click on the next button at the bottom right hand corner to continue and navigate from page to page or back to the home slide • Go through all the information slides as much as you need to and take the quiz

  3. Home Axis and Allied Powers Key Battles of WWII Quiz, quiz, QUIZ All pictures from Clip Art and all information from www.archives.gov/research/ww2/ Back

  4. Axis and Allied Powers • During WWII there were the Axis and Allied powers. Let’s learn about both powers! Pay attention…you’ll have to take a quiz!

  5. Begin Axis and Allied Powers • Let’s start! First choose… AXIS POWERS ALLIED POWERS HOME

  6. Axis Powers • The three principle partners in the axis alliance were Germany, Italy, and Japan • There was German hegemony over most of Continental Europe

  7. Axis Members • Besides Germany, Italy, and Japan…Hungry, Romania, and Bulgaria were also members of the Axis powers • September 27, 1940 Germany, Italy, and Japan signed the Tripartite Pact, uniting these countries as the Axis leaders

  8. Axis Interest • The Axis powers had two common interests… 1) Territorial expansion and foundation of empires based on military conquest 2) The destruction of the Soviet Communism

  9. Axis Fall • Italy was first to surrender on September 8, 1943, then Bulgaria one year later • Romania leaves Axis powers August 23, 1944 • Hungary NEVER surrendered • On May 7, 1945, seven days after Hitler’s suicide, Nazi Germany surrendered

  10. Axis Quick Review! Axis Powers ran by.. Germany Italy Tripartite Pact Japan The fall began in 1943 and ended May 7, 1945 HOME Back to Axis/Allies

  11. Allied Powers • The “Big Three” powers were Britain, United States, and USSR • Over 50 other nations on Allied side HOME

  12. Allied Involvement • Allied powers became involved because 1) Already been invaded 2) Directly threatened with invasion by Axis powers 3) Concerned the Axis would control most of the world

  13. Allied Alliance • US President devised the name “United Nations” for the allied powers • The “Big Three” + China = “Trusteeship of the powerful” or “the four policemen”

  14. Lasting Allied Influence • Caused the Axis powers to fall and stay obsolete • The declaration by United Nations, created by allied powers, on January 1, 1942 became basis for current day United Nations

  15. Allied Quick Review! • “Big Three” US + USSR + Britain 50 other nations part of Allied powers • Against Axis Powers • Created and influenced current day United Nations HOME Back to Axis/Allied

  16. Key Battles of WWII • There were many battles involved in WWII that decided the outcome of WWII • Let’s look at some of the key and important battles… HOME

  17. Battle of Okinawa codename-Operation Iceberg • Fought on Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa, lasted 82 days from April 1, 1945 – June 22, 1945 • Largest Pacific War Battle • Known as typhoon of steel battle • Us Causalities ~ 84,000 Japan ~ 100,000 + • Believed to lead directly to bombings of Hiroshima

  18. Battle of the Bulge • Belgium, Luxemburg, and Germany • December 16, 1994 to January 25, 1945 • Germany’s last offensive on the western front • Germany forced to retreat • Casualties -American: 89,500 -British: 1,400 -German: 67, 200

  19. Battle of NormandyAKA D-DAY, Codename Operation Overload • June 1944- August 1994 • 156,000 American, British, and Canadian forces land on 50 mile stretch of beach • Surprised Axis Powers • Known as “the beginning of the end” to WWII

  20. Battles Quick Review! • Battle of Okinawa- largest pacific war battle • Battle of the Bulge- forced Germany to retreat • Battle of Normandy (D-day)- “beginning to the end” HOME

  21. Quiz Directions! • Read through and review the question • Choose the correct answer from the list by selecting the circle next to each choice • Keep track of what you get right and wrong on a separate sheet of paper Begin Quiz

  22. Question 1 • What countries were the principle partners in the axis alliance? a) US, Britain, USSR b) Germany, Italy, Japan c) Hungry, Romania, Bulgaria

  23. Sorry, incorrect  • Us, Britain, and USSR were not principle partners in the axis alliance Back to Question 1

  24. INCORRECT! • Hungry, Romania, and Bulgaria were part of the axis alliance but not the principle partners TRY AGAIN!! Back to Question 1

  25. CORRECT!!!! • Germany, Italy, and Japan were principle partners in the axis alliance Great Job! Next Question

  26. Question 2 • What was signed on September 27, 1940? a) Declaration of United Nations b) Letter of Surrender from Germany c) The Tripartite Pact

  27. Try Again!! • Not the Declaration of United Nations Back to Question 2

  28. Sorry, Incorrect… • Not the letter of surrender from Germany Back to Question 2

  29. Good Job!! Correct  • The Tripartite Pact was signed on September 27, 1940 Next Question

  30. Question 3 • What country was first to surrender in among the axis powers? a) Italy b) Hungary c) Bulgaria

  31. Not correct, sorry! • Hungary NEVER surrendered Back to Question 3

  32. Incorrect!! • Bulgaria surrendered, but not first! Try again! Back to Question 3

  33. CORRECT!!  • Italy was the first to surrender on September 8, 1943 Next Question

  34. Question 4 • What countries were part of the “big three” ? a) Britain, US, USSR b) US, Canada, France c) Germany, Italy, Japan

  35. Wrong, sorry! • US, Canada, and France were NOT part of the “big three” Try again! Back to Question 4

  36. Incorrect, try again!! • Germany, Italy, and Japan were on the axis powers and not part of the “big three” Back to Question 4

  37. GREAT JOB! • Correct! Britain, US, and USSR were the “big three” Next Question

  38. Question 5 • The allied powers influences the creation of which of the following? a) Germany and Italy Alliance b) Axis alliance c) United Nations

  39. Sorry, incorrect  • Not the Germany and Italy alliance Try again! Back to Question 5

  40. Try again!!!!! • Not the Axis Alliance Back to Question 5

  41. GREAT JOB!!! • Correct!! The United Nations was influenced by the allied powers Next Question

  42. Question 6 • What battle was known as the Typhoon of Steel? a) Battle of Okinawa b) Battle of the Bulge c) Battle of Normandy

  43. Sorry, incorrect • Not the Battle of Okinawa Keep Trying!!! Back to Question 6

  44. Nope, sorry! • Not the Battle of the Bulge Try again!!! Back to Question 6

  45. Correct!!! Great Job! • The Battle of Normandy is known as the Typhoon of Steel Next Question

  46. Question 7 • What battle caused the “beginning of the end” ? a) Battle of Okinawa b) Battle of the Bulge c) Battle of Normandy

  47. Nope, incorrect.. • Not the battle of Okinawa Keep Trying!! Back to Question 7

  48. Try again!! • Incorrect, not the battle of the Bulge Back to Question 7

  49. Correct!! Great Job! • The Battle of Normandy is known as the “beginning of the end”

  50. The END! • Great job! You may review again or go back to your seat! Beginning HOME

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