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WWII Developed By: Jessica Nagle & Janelle Baker Jeopardy Leaders Battles Important Facts & Events Agreements & Treaties 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points Leaders - 10 points This German politician is remembered for his role in the rise of fascism in Europe and orchestrating the Holocaust. Answer: Adolf Hitler Leaders - 20 points In 1939, this president decided to bypass neutrality laws and sought ways to assist Britain and France militarily in the war. Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt Leaders - 30 points This prime minister asserted their country’s autonomy 10 days after Britain declared war in 1939. Answer: William Lyon Mackenzie King Leaders - 40 points In 1940, this European leader sent soldiers to Egypt to fight British troops in the Western Desert Campaign. Answer: Benito Mussolini Leaders - 50 points Which leader is famous for the words “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat?” Answer: Winston Churchill Battles - 10 points This battle was executed by German forces in 1940 and is also known as “blitzkrieg”. Answer: Battle of Britain Battles - 20 points This battle occurred in 1941 and was the largest military attack in WWII and human history. Answer: Operation Barbarossa Battles - 30 Points Before this battle was over, Adolf Hitler and a number of his followers committed suicide. Answer: Battle of Berlin Battles - 40 Points This battle is considered by many to be the most important naval battle of WWII. Answer: Battle of Midway Battles - 50 points This battle is immortalized by the following photograph: Answer: Battle of Iwo Jima Important Facts & Events - 10 points On September 1st, 1939, Germany invaded what country? Answer: Poland Important Facts & Events - 20 points The first atomic bomb was dropped on this Japanese city. Answer: Hiroshima Important Facts & Events - 30 points This attack brought the United States into war on December 7th, 1941. Answer: The Pearl Harbor attack Important Facts & Events - 40 points This Nazi was in charge of inspecting concentration camps. Answer: Heinrich Himmler Important Facts & Events - 50 Points On D-Day, Western Allies fought the Germans on this famous French beach. Answer: Juno Beach Agreements & Treaties 10 Points In 1939, this agreement allowed Nazi Germany to take control of the Sudetenland. Answer: The Munich Agreement Agreements & Treaties 20 Points The “Big Three” met at this conference in 1945 to discuss the future of postwar Germany. Answer: The Yalta Conference Agreements & Treaties 30 Points Japan was given an ultimatum to surrender or meet “prompt and utter destruction” at this 1945 conference in Germany. Answer: The Potsdam Conference Agreements & Treaties - 40 Points In 1939, these two countries signed a Non-Aggression Pact to remain neutral in the case of an attack by a third party. Answer: Germany and the Soviet Union Agreements & Treaties 50 Points The Japanese signed surrender documents on the deck of this American navy ship which ended the war. Answer: USS Missouri