World War II Challenge Practice
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| 1 | World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The two major alliances were the Allies and the Axis Powers. |
| 2 | Two causes were the Treaty of Versailles and the rise of aggressive dictators like Adolf Hitler. The Treaty of Versailles created resentment in Germany, and aggressive expansion by dictators increased tension and conflict across Europe and Asia. |
| 3 | The attack on Pearl Harbor led the United States to enter World War II. Before the attack, the U.S. had mostly stayed out of the war, but afterward it joined the Allies and became a major force in the conflict. |
| 4 | World War II expanded the role of the federal government by increasing its control over the economy and war production. The government directed factories to produce military supplies, managed rationing, and raised taxes and bonds to support the war effort. |
| 5 | World War II led to the creation of the United Nations to help prevent future wars and promote cooperation among nations. It also contributed to the beginning of the Cold War, as the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as rival world powers. |