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Noble, Western Civilization: The Continuing Experiment, 4e
Thomas F. X. Noble, University of Virginia
Barry S. Strauss, Cornell University
Duane J. Osheim, University of Virginia
Kristen B. Neuschel, Duke University
William B. Cohen, Indiana University
David D. Roberts, University of Georgia
Rachel G. Fuchs, Arizona State University
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Chapter 28:
The Era of the Second World War, 1939 - 1949
Review Questions
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Why were France and Britain so slow to respond when Germany invaded Poland?
How did Germany take advantage of this initial inaction?
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Why did Hitler launch Operation Barbarossa? Why did it ultimately fail?
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Describe the Nazi's plans for conquered territories. How did the "Jewish
problem" shape their policies?
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Describe Japan's efforts to expand its empire in the 1930s. Why did these
efforts bring Japan into increasing conflict with the United States?
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What was decided at the Yalta Conference? What did each of the Allies get out of the conference?
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How did Truman explain his decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan? What
other options did he have?
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