Aggression — definition?
Hostile acts by a country to expand territory.
Aggression — definition?
Hostile acts to expand territory.
Axis Powers — formation?
Alliance of Germany, Italy, Japan for expansion.
Axis Powers — members?
Germany, Italy, Japan.
Pearl Harbor — reason for attack?
Japan aimed to neutralize US Pacific fleet.
Appeasement — policy?
Making concessions to avoid conflict.
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact — purpose?
Non-aggression between Germany and USSR.
Blitzkrieg — strategy?
Rapid, coordinated military attacks.
Invasion of Poland — significance?
Start of World War II in Europe.
Early Axis victories?
Conquered Denmark, Norway, France, N. Africa.
Test your knowledge with 9 questions on World War II: Axis Expansion and Victory.
1. What are the Axis Powers in the context of European aggression during World War II?
2. Which three countries formed the Axis Powers during World War II?
Review the complete course in the revision sheet for World War II: Axis Expansion and Victory.
See revision sheet →Import your course and AI generates flashcards in 30 seconds.
Flashcard generator