Chapter 12 Flashcard

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Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?

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Adolf Hitler

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What was the primary goal of the policy of appeasement before World War II?

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To avoid conflict by conceding to some demands

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What were the Neutrality Acts designed to do?

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Prevent U.S. involvement in foreign wars

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Who were the Flying Tigers?

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A group of American volunteer pilots in China

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What event led to the United States entering World War II? Options: The invasion of Poland, The Battle of Britain, The attack on Pearl Harbor, The signing of the Munich Agreement

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

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What was the purpose of rationing during World War II?

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To ensure fair distribution of scarce resources

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What were Victory Gardens?

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Private gardens to supplement food rations

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What was the role of the Office of War Information during World War II?

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To produce and distribute propaganda

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Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

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A group of African American fighter pilots

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What did Executive Order 9066 authorize during World War II?

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The internment of Japanese Americans