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World War II Flashcards

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1
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What are five countries that Hitler invaded?

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Poland
France
Austria
Russia
Czechoslovakia
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What is the only non-neutral country in Europe that Hitler did not invade?

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Great Britain

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What did Hitler use to get his message out to the people?

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Inexpensive radios and movies. Propaganda too.

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4
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Many people in the US thought that Hitler was ___________ problem.

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Europe’s

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5
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What was lend lease? How much did we send?

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Sending or leasing raw materials, equipment, or weapons to the Allies. We sent about $50 billion to the Allies

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Why was Pearl Harbor important?

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It killed over 2000 US troops, destroyed half of the US fleet, and got us into the war.

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What was the goal of D-Day?

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To invade France and drive Nazis out.

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Why did Japan take over parts of China?

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Resources

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Why was Hitler unable to invade the Soviet Union?

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The cold conditions and food shortages. Soldiers froze or starved to death.

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What were people in the concentration camps made to think they would be doing?

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Working

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What did they mean by “you come in by the door, and you leave by the chimney.”?

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You won’t make it out alive

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What did kamikazes do?

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They flew planes into ships suicidally.

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What did Doolittle do?

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He commanded 16 bombers to attack Japan.

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What was island hopping? Why was it important?

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Invading Japanese islands. It got Japan from its resources and gave the US a base to attack the mainland.

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Why were the Navajo Indian code talkers important?

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They got messages across in their language for the allies so the axis couldn’t translate.

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What were fat man and little boy?

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Two atomic bombs that were part of the Manhattan Project.

17
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What was the Manhattan Project?

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A top-secret program to build an atomic bomb.

18
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How many died in Hiroshima? Nagasaki?

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70,000 and 40,000.

19
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How did the war help the economy?

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It gave people jobs and purchases went up by 12%. The economic circle went faster.

20
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Why were certain goods scarce during World War II?

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These goods went to soldiers or making things for soldiers.

21
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Why was Rosie the riveter important?

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She was the image that showed people woman could be helpful and work.

22
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What happened to some Japanese in the US during World War II?

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They were taken to an internment camps to be held because the US thought they could help Japan.

23
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Why was the Marshal Plan important?

A

It helped Europe to rebuild their economy.

24
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Why was the G.I. Bill of Rights important?

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It helps soldiers get education and economic support.

25
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What was the purpose of the Nuremberg trials? What idea did it hold up?

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It dealt with war crimes. And held up the idea that you are responsible for your actions, even during a time of war.

26
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What was the major purpose of the United Nations?

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To maintain peace.

27
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Why was there a problem between the US and the Soviet Union after World War II?

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The Soviet Union wanted to be communist and the US wanted democracy. The Soviet Union was also emerging as a world power.

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What date did World War II begin? (Hitler invading Poland)

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September 1, 1939.

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What was the date we were brought into the war?

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December 8, 1941.

30
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What date was D-Day?

A

June 6,1944

31
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What date did the war in Europe end? (VE day?

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May 8, 1945

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What date did the war in the Pacific end? (VJ day)

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August 14, 1945

33
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Appeasement

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A policy of giving into the demands of a hostile power in order to avoid conflict and maintain peace.

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Propaganda

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The spread of ideas for the purpose of helping her damage in the cause. It influences people to accept a certain point of view by appealing to their emotions rather than their rationality.

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Fascism

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A political philosophy that calls for the glorification of the nation above the individual, a centralized government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation and the use of force against the opposition.

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Alliance

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The union or association of nations set up to further the common interest of its members.

37
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Democracy

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The government in which power and authority rest with the people. People usually express power through voting. The government is run by the people.

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