#7 Flashcards
What led the congress to declare war?
The attack of Pearl Harbor
What was the date for when the Japanese attacked the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941
Who gives a famous speech after the attack at Pearl Harbor?
FDR
Who were the allies?
US, Soviet Union, Great Britain, France, China, + other small countries
In what 6 fronts was was fought in 1941?
NorthAfrica, Eastern Europe, North Atlantic, China, Southeast Asia, Central Pacific
What was key to victory over Germany?
Eastern Front key
What was the turning point?
Germany was defeated by Stalingrad
What led to the battle of Atlantic?
Failure of German air attacks to knock Britain out of war
What dominated the Atlantic in 1942?
German submarines
When did balance shift?
When allied aircraft attacked with depth charges
Where did Japan expand to?
Singapore, Burma, +the Philippines
What did the battle of of Bataan lead to?
The capture of thousands of American + Filipino prisoners
What ended the Japanese expansion?
Coral sea and the battle of midway
What did congress give FDR power to do?
Reorganize the government for war
What did the War Manpower Commision do?
Allocated workers among vital industries + military
