The effects of WWI and the economy of the Great Depression led . . .

to a rise of totalitarian regimes in some countries

policy that the allies used to avoid war with Germany and the Axis powers, by giving in to small demands

Most Americans in the 1930's

opposed U.S. intervention in the problems of Europe

Women who wanted to mobilize or serve in war decided to

join the army, navy, and Coast Guard auxiliaries

Other than food stamp books what other item was rationed

gasoline used by American drivers

“Europe First” strategy

was the strategy that considered Germany to be their most dangerous enemy

How did everyday life change for Americans

Some goods were rationed to free up resources for war production.

Trials that were held to judge the Nazi war criminals

Hitler’s “Final Solution”

the extermination of all Jews in areas controlled by Germany

a date that will live in infamy….

a famous quote about the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor

group of native American servicemen tasked to transmit secret messages to U.S. forces during combat

Yalta Conference was key to

decide control of Germany after World War II

To have control of Germany the Yalta Conference

divide Germany into two nations

was a project by Robert Oppenheimer to create the atomic bomb

What were the following events: Annexed Austria, took Sudetenland, rearmed Germany, and troops to the Rhineland

Hitler Violated the Treaty of Versailles

Lend & lease and Cash & Carry laws were created

To keep America from being drawn into a war in Europe

the purpose of rationing goods and gas by the Office of Price Administration was

to ensure that enough products were available for military use

Why were Japanese Americans interned during World War II

US government perceived Japanese Americans as being a threat to national security

Rosie the Riveter posters where made to

urge women to fill jobs left vacant by men at war

Franklin D. Roosevelt pushed to have congress allow the US to create and loan munitions and war supplies

Who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor

Admiral Osami Nagano at the Imperial Conference of September 6, 1941

D- Day and Normandy Landings

WWII battle that is considered the turning point of the war in Western Europe that led to the allies liberating France.

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Question	Answer
The effects of WWI and the economy of the Great Depression led . . .	to a rise of totalitarian regimes in some countries
Appeasement is	policy that the allies used to avoid war with Germany and the Axis powers, by giving in to small demands
Most Americans in the 1930's	opposed U.S. intervention in the problems of Europe
Women who wanted to mobilize or serve in war decided to	join the army, navy, and Coast Guard auxiliaries
Other than food stamp books what other item was rationed	gasoline used by American drivers
“Europe First” strategy	was the strategy that considered Germany to be their most dangerous enemy
How did everyday life change for Americans	Some goods were rationed to free up resources for war production.
Nuremberg Trials	Trials that were held to judge the Nazi war criminals
Hitler’s “Final Solution”	the extermination of all Jews in areas controlled by Germany
a date that will live in infamy….	a famous quote about the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
Navajo Code Talkers	group of native American servicemen tasked to transmit secret messages to U.S. forces during combat
The US supported the United Nations	to maintain world peace
Yalta Conference was key to	decide control of Germany after World War II
To have control of Germany the Yalta Conference	divide Germany into two nations
Manhattan Project	was a project by Robert Oppenheimer to create the atomic bomb
What were the following events: Annexed Austria, took Sudetenland, rearmed Germany, and troops to the Rhineland	Hitler Violated the Treaty of Versailles
Lend & lease and Cash & Carry laws were created	To keep America from being drawn into a war in Europe
the purpose of rationing goods and gas by the Office of Price Administration was	to ensure that enough products were available for military use
Why were Japanese Americans interned during World War II	US government perceived Japanese Americans as being a threat to national security
Trumans main goal in deciding to use the atomic bomb was to	save lives
Rosie the Riveter posters where made to	urge women to fill jobs left vacant by men at war
Lend-Lease Act	Franklin D. Roosevelt pushed to have congress allow the US to create and loan munitions and war supplies
Who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor	Admiral Osami Nagano at the Imperial Conference of September 6, 1941
D- Day and Normandy Landings	WWII battle that is considered the turning point of the war in Western Europe that led to the allies liberating France.
Who is the best teacher in the whole world	Mrs. Smith

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