--- Module 10 Flashcards
What was the Declaration by United Nations?
Term created by FDR. Wanted something dofferent that allied powers
What were the Four Freedoms?
freedom of speech, of worship, from want, and from fear—that all of the world’s citizens should
enjoy.
Explain how WWII ended the Great Depression.
What happened at Pearl Harbor? Was American prepared?
No, Japanese bombed hawaii
Who was A. Philip Randolph?
threatened to lead a march on
Washington in protest, compelling Roosevelt to issue Executive Order
Number 8802
What was FEPC?
end racial discrimination in the federal government and the defense
industry
Explain how the Allies defeated Germany and won the war in Europe.
Explain how the American defeated the Japanese and won the war in the Pacific.
What was “island hopping?”
attacking island after island, bypassing the strongest but seizing those capable of holding airfields to continue
pushing Japan out of the region
How were Japanese Americans treated during World War II? Explain in detail. Were there any exceptions to the Japanese internment camps?
Explain the United States’ role with regards to the Holocaust? When did we know about it? How did react?
Explain how war crimes policy was circumscribed by America’s unequal social order? What does that tell you about the United States?
Explain the “decision” to drop Atomic Bombs on Japan.
To try and get them to surrender
