6. World War II Flashcards
The below issues were a direct result of
1. Harsh treatment of Germany
2. RIse of dictators
3. Germany’s invasion of Poland
Treaty of Versailles/Causes of World War II
England & France let Hitler build an army and take some territories to prevent going to war. What policy were they using?
Policy of Appeasement
Japan invaded China. What did the US do as a result?
Put an embargo (no trade) on Japan
What happened on Dec. 7th, 1941?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
The US issued “Ration Books” during World War II. What did these do?
Provided fair distribution of goods to the people in the US
Citizens were encouraged to farm or have their own gardens during WWII. What were these called?
Victory Gardens
Women served in ______ roles during WWII.
Non-traditional
National War Labor Board adopted a policy of __________ to ensure fair pay for everyone working.
The policy of “equal pay for equal work”
US policy that said people of Japanese Descent would be isolated in camps
-Intention-Prevent espionage in US
Executive Order 9066
Give the name of the group who are the most famous group of Encoded Secure Military Messages
Navajo Code Talkers
Give the name of the all Black fighter pilot group that fought during WWII
Tuskegee Airman
Operation Overlord, led by General Eisenhower to land in France. Largest seaborne invasion in history
Invasion of Normandy (D-Day June 6th 1944)
Last major German offensive. Led to the defeat and invasion of Germany by Allied troops
Battle of the Bulge
Major turning point in the war for control of the Pacific Ocean. Major blow to the Japanese Navy
Battle of Midway
March that consisted of 85 Miles in 6 days
-Prisoners unable to make it through the march were beaten, killed, and sometimes beheaded.
Bataan Death March
