World War II

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This poster was used during World War II to...

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encourage women to seek jobs in war-related industries

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The main purpose of the World War II coupons shown in this illustration was to

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conserve essential goods for military use

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Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist? Options: England can defend itself against Axis aggression. Trade restrictions are more of a threat than leaders recognize. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression. Isolationism is the safest policy for these countries to follow.

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The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression.

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During World War II, the Manhattan Project was the name of the plan to

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develop the atomic bomb

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The United States justification for dropping atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was that

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the bombs’ destructive power might end the war quickly

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One reason the Nuremberg trials following World War II were held was to

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make German leaders accountable for the Holocaust

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The D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of World War II because it

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opened a new Allied front in Europe

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The “cash and carry” policy and the Lend-Lease Act were used by the United States to:

1. help fund League of Nations efforts to maintain peace
2. encourage British appeasement of Germany
3. fulfill treaty obligations with Great Britain and France
4. provide support for the Allies in World War II without entering the war

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provide support for the Allies in World War II without entering the war

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What was President Roosevelt referring to in his speech?

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the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor

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During World War II, what was the primary duty of the Navajo Code Talkers?

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transmitting secret messages to U.S. forces during combat