Chapter 21: Half of the Chapter Flashcards
What did the Selective Service Act require?
Men aged 18 to 45 were made subject to military draft.
How did the U.S. finance the war?
Income Taxes. Sale of bank bonds.
What did the War Industries Board do?
They were created to manage factory output for war
How was propaganda used by all sides during WWII?
They made posters, ads, radio ads.
What roles did women play in industry during the war?
Women worked in factories stateside
Where did the Bataan Death March take place, following the attack on Pearl Harbor?
It took place in the Philippines
How did the US and Britain gain the upper hand in the Battle of the Atlantic?
Radar
What significant battle stopped the japanese from invading Australia?
Battle of the Coral Sea.
Which Pacific Battle is considered the turning point in the war?
Battle of Midway.
What was the idea of the island-hopping strategy?
To get in striking distance of Japan, attack and seizing certain islands, and skip over others.
Why did Germany invade the Soviet Union in 1921 (List 3 Reasons)
- Obtain oil.
- Kill Jewish people.
- Destroy communism.
Did the Red Army eventually defeat Hitler’s forces?
Yes
Where did the U.S. troops land during Operation Torch?
North Africa
Who were the Navajo Code Talkers?
U.S. used Navajo Indians to transmit messages and confuse Japanese.
