World History Assignment Guide and Key Points
Chapter 26 "World War II"
Lesson 1 "The Basic Causes of World War II"
Turn to Page 650-651, quickly look over both pages and read the introduction to the chapter on Page 650.
While on Page 651 read the goals for the chapter.
Turn to Page 652 and read about the Geography of the Aggression in Europe and Asia
Scan Pages 652-654; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 652-654 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
Turn to Page 654 and read the questions at the end of the section so you know what to look for when you read.
Read Pages 652-654 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 654? (See Key Points below for help)
Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "The Basic Causes of World War II" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.
Lesson 1 Key Points
Vocabulary Terms
Axis - a make-believe line that goes through the middle of an object that spins around it.
Axis Powers - The alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II
Crisis - a time of danger; a turning point in events
Glorify - to praise someone or something.
Section Review Answers
Did you learn these Objectives?
Are you able to describe who the Axis Powers were and what they wanted.
Can you list the causes of World War II?
Lesson 2 "Fascism Threatens Other Countries"
Scan Pages 655-657; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 655-657 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
On page 657 Read the question so you know what to look for while you are reading.
Read Pages 655-657 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 657? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Fascism Threatens Other Countries" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 2 Key Points
appeasement - a policy of making others happy or content; giving in so that others will be happy and will not cause a war.
Conference - a meeting to discuss ideas and plans.
Munich Pact - a 1938 agreement between Great Britain and the Germany to appease Hitler.
Front - the place where armies fight; the battle line
Can you note how European powers tried to avoid war?
Are you able to discuss the policy of appeasement and explain why it failed?
Can you identify the Axis and Allied countries involved in World War II?
Lesson 3 "Axis Successes in Europe and Asia"
Scan Pages 658-662; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 658-662 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
On page 662 Read the question so you know what to look for while you are reading.
Read Pages 658-662 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 662? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Axis Successes in Europe and Asia" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 3 Key Points
Blitzkrieg - the quick and forceful method of attack that Germany used in World War II; "lightning war"
Maginot line - a line of concrete forts built by France along its border with Germany
Arsenal - a place where a country stores or makes weapons
Destroyer - a small, fast warship that uses guns and other weapons to protect ships from submarines
Lend-Lease program - a program developed by Franklin Roosevelt that allowed Britain to borrow war supplies from the United States during World War II.
Can you describe Germany's total war effort against England?
Are you able to explain what happened when Germany invaded the Soviet Union?
Can you describe how the United States attempted to remain neutral?
Lesson 4 "The Tide Turns in Favor of the Allies"
Scan Pages 663-668; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 663-668 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
On page 668 Read the question so you know what to look for while you are reading.
Read Pages 663-668(take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 668? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "The Tide Turns in Favor of the Allies" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 4 Key Points
Defensive - protecting oneself rather than attacking others.
Guerilla warfare - a type of fighting that involves small attacks against an enemy or the things it needs and uses
Occupied Country - a country that the Axis powers took over and stayed in
D-day - The allied invasion of France in 1944
Kamikaze - A Japanese pilot who crashes his plane into an enemy ship and destroyed it and himself.
V-E Day - the day the allies completed their victory in Europe: May 8, 1945; stands for "Victory in Europe Day.
Atomic bomb - a bomb that uses unclear energy and has much destructive power.
Nuclear - having to do with atoms or energy from atoms.
V-J Day - the day the Allies completed their victory in Japan; September 2, 1945; stands for "Victory in Japan Day"
Are you able to Explain how civilians in occupied countries fought against the Nazis?
Can you describe the Allied victories that brought an end to World War II?
Are you able to explain how the atomic bomb was used to force Japan to surrender?
Preparing for Chapter 26 Test
Turn to Page 669 and read the article on "The Atlantic Charter".
Turn to Page 670 and read the spotlight story, "Operation Overlord - The Story of D-Day"
Turn to Page 671 and read the Chapter 26 summary.
On pages 672-673 you will find the Chapter 26 review, complete the review.
Check your answers with those in the Key Points.
Take the Chapter 26 Test "World War II"
Review the answers then print the results for your records.
Chapter 26 Review answers
Comprehension: Multiple Choice
Comprehension: Understanding Main Ideas:
Congratulations you finished the twenty-sixth chapter !!