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World War II Investigation
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World War II Investigation
📚 Part 1: Causes and Key Events
1. What was the main treaty that ended World War I and contributed to the causes of World War II?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Berlin
Treaty of Munich
2. Which event is considered to have officially started World War II?
Germany's invasion of France
Germany's invasion of Poland
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
Italy's invasion of Ethiopia
3. Select all countries that were part of the Axis Powers:
Germany
Italy
Japan
Britain
Soviet Union
4. World War II officially began on ___/___/_____ when Germany invaded _____________.
5. Explain one major cause of World War II:
🗺️ Part 2: New Zealand's Role and Geography
6. Why did New Zealand join World War II?
New Zealand was directly attacked
As part of the British Empire, NZ followed Britain's declaration of war
New Zealand wanted to expand its territory
New Zealand was forced to join by the United States
7. Select the locations where New Zealand forces served during World War II:
Greece
Crete
North Africa
Pacific Islands
Italy
8. Describe one way New Zealand contributed to the war effort on the home front:
9. Name two major theatres (areas) where World War II was fought:
1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________
⚔️ Part 3: Germany's Defeat and War's End
10. What happened to Adolf Hitler at the end of World War II?
He was captured and put on trial
He escaped to South America
He died by suicide in his bunker
He was killed in battle
11. List two reasons why Germany was defeated in World War II:
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
12. Explain how the end of World War II affected the world:
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