Period 7 WWII 3/26/2025 Flashcards
How many women served in uniform during WWII?
200,000
How many women entered the workforce during WWII?
5 million
What was the percentage increase in married women working during WWII?
24%
Did women receive higher or lower pay than their male counterparts during WWII?
Lower pay
Who ran for president in the 1944 election?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
Who was FDR’s vice-presidential candidate in the 1944 election?
Harry Truman
Who was the Republican nominee in the 1944 election?
Thomas Dewey
What significant term did FDR win in the 1944 election?
His unprecedented 4th term
Why did Americans prefer FDR during the 1944 election?
They didn’t want change during times of war
True or False: FDR was unpopular among the American people during the 1944 election.
False
What was the code name for the invasion of Normandy, France?
Operation Overlord
Operation Overlord was a significant military campaign during World War II.
What operation involved the landing on Normandy and liberating France?
Operation Neptune
Operation Neptune was part of Operation Overlord.
What date is known as D-Day?
June 6, 1944
D-Day marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of Europe.
What was the Battle of the Bulge?
A major German counteroffensive in December 1944
The Allies crossed into Germany, leading to a significant battle.
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Bulge?
Allies won the Battle of the Bulge
This victory allowed the Allies to continue their advance into Germany.
What significant event occurred on April 30, 1945?
Hitler’s Suicide
This event marked a pivotal moment in the downfall of Nazi Germany.
When did Germany surrender in World War II?
May 7, 1945
This date is recognized as the official end of the war in Europe.
What does the term ‘Holocaust’ refer to?
The genocide of Jews and other groups during World War II
The Holocaust resulted in the deaths of millions.
What was significant about the liberation of concentration camps?
It exposed the atrocities of the Holocaust
The liberation of camps revealed the extent of Nazi crimes against humanity.
Who vowed to reoccupy the Philippines after Japan conquered it?
US General Douglas MacArthur
What type of pilots did the Japanese use against US ships?
Kamikaze pilots
What was the name of the top secret project that developed the A-Bomb?
Manhattan Project
Which two cities were targeted with the atomic bomb?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What event led to Japan’s surrender?
The dropping of the 2nd atomic bomb
Fill in the blank: Japan conquered the _______ and US General Douglas MacArthur vowed to reoccupy.
Philippines
True or False: The Japanese used kamikaze pilots as a strategy against US naval forces.
True
Who were The Big 3 leaders during World War II?
Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin
What was the main decision made by Roosevelt and Churchill at Casablanca?
Accept nothing less than an unconditional surrender from Germany
What was the purpose of the Tehran Conference?
To create a second front to liberate France
What was decided at the Yalta Conference regarding Germany?
Germany would be divided into different occupied zones
What did the leaders agree on for newly liberated countries at Yalta?
Free elections
What was proposed to be formed as a result of the discussions among The Big 3?
A new world peace organization
What significant event occurred on April 12, 1945?
Death of President Roosevelt
Truman took over for him
Who replaced Winston Churchill during the Potsdam Conference?
Attlee Stevens
What was the main purpose of the Potsdam Conference?
To discuss post-war order and agreements
Which leaders met at the Potsdam Conference?
Truman, Attlee & Stalin
When did the Potsdam Conference take place?
July 17 - August 2, 1945
What was one of the agreements made at the Potsdam Conference?
Unconditional surrender of Japan
What was agreed upon regarding Nazi leaders at the Potsdam Conference?
Criminal prosecution of Nazi leaders
What was the name of the trials for Nazi leaders mentioned in the agreements?
Nuremberg
When was the United Nations chartered?
April, 1945
Where was the United Nations charter signed?
San Francisco
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?
Collective Measures to settle disputes peacefully
How many nations were part of the General Assembly at its inception?
50 nations
How many countries are in the Security Council?
11 countries
Which countries hold the 5 Permanent Seats in the Security Council?
- US
- Britain
- France
- China
- USSR
True or False: The Permanent Members of the Security Council have veto power.
True
