World War II Flashcards
Neutrality Act of 1935
Who: Congress What: Proclamation of Neutrality When: 1935 Where: Washington D.C. Why: Calls for Isolationist ideals of the nation. Supported by Political Notables (Ford, Lindbergh, Coughlin)
Neutrality Act of 1939
Who: Congress What: Proclamation of Neutrality When: 1939 Where: Washington D.C. Why: Allows the US to aid allies through "Cash and Carry" policy where allies would be able to get supplies needed from the US, but had to pay cash and carry them themselves.
Jesse Owens
Who: Track and Field Athlete What: 4 Gold Medals in Track and Field When: 1936 Where: Berlin, Germany Why: 'Master Race' humiliated in world stage
“Cash and Carry”
Who: FDR What: Policy to aid the allies When: 1939 Where: Washington D.C. Why: It allowed the US to aid the allies if they could pay cash and carry goods being sold to them.
Double V Campaign
Who: FDR and A. Philip Randolph
What: Victory abroad against fascism and victory at home against racism
When: 1940
Where: Washington D.C.
Why: Civil Rights march on D.C. was cancelled to show a unified front to America
Lend-Lease Act
Who: FDR and Winston Churchill
What: Agreement to allow the US to aid Great Britain during WWII
When: 1941
Where: Washington D.C.
Why: The US will lend weapons mostly destroyers (Ships) to Great Britain and in return, Great Britain will allow the US to build military bases in british colonies rent-free for 99 years
Captain America
Who: Jewish-Americans What: Origins of American-Superhero When: 1940 Where: NY Why: Early example of Pro-War settlement
Pearl Harbor
Who: US and Japan
What: Surprise attack by Japanese on military base
When: Dec. 7, 1941
Where: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Why: The suprise attack involved the US in the World War II and marked the end of the Great Depression
Dorie Miller
Who: Navy Cook
What: Shot down Japanese plane during the attack of pearl harbor
When: Dec. 7, 1941
Where: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Why: Awarded the Navy cross for Pearl Harbor and had a ship named after him (USS Miller) Again, proved the value of African-American soldiers.
Douglas MacArthur
Who: US General
What: Commander of US Troops in the pacific against the Japanese
When: 1941 - 1945
Where: Pacific
Why: 1st US Commander to see action in WWII in the Pacific, excellent leader and feared by the Japanese
Executive Order 9066
Who: FDR
What: Most controversial order by a US President
When: 1942
Where: Washington DC
Why: Established internment camps for Japanese-Americans (Nissei) or Japanese Immigrants (Issei) they were seen as Japanese spies.
Doolittle’s Raid
Who: MG James Doolittle What: Air Raids on Tokyo, Japan When: 1942 Where: Tokyo, Japan Why: Proved how far americans were willing to go to win the war
Tuskegee Airmen
Who: 322nd Air Group What: African-American Pilots When: 1942 Where: Tuskegee, Alabama Why: Only group not to have a bomber shot down during WWII. Among the first educated African-Americans and proved the value of African Americans in the military
Rosie the Riveter
Who: Women during WWII What: Cultural Symbol When: 1941 - 1945 Where: Urban/Industrial US Why: Represented the women who worked in factories during WWII. Many of who produced war supplies. They were riveters, welders, and machinists.
Executive Order 8802
Who: US President FDR What: Anti-Discrimination Law When: 1942 Where: Washington D.C. Why: It allowed continuity in the work force, by warning companies not to discriminate against African Americans or they could lose their government contract
