World war II Flashcards
What event caused the US to join World War II?
The bombing of pearl harbor
What was the “Lend-Lease” program?
The US loaned weapons to Britain in exchange of naval bases
Which 1920s movement in the US-inspired Hitler’s “race science” in Germany?
Eugenics
Why did Truman ultimately decide to use atomic weapons on Japan in 1945?
To end “island hopping,” which racked up US casualty numbers
Why didn’t Russia attack Hitler when he invaded Poland?
They were weakened, and he befriended them.
Describe the US economy during WWII:
Blooming
What types of things did US propaganda encourage US citizens to do during the war?
Carpooling, growing your own vegetables, reducing meat consumption, and not gossiping about the war.
What was the “America First Committee”?
The United States isolationist pressure group against American entry into World War II.
