World War II

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Name the three major countries that formed the alliance known as the Allied Powers.

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Great Britain, Soviet Union, United States

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Who was the leader of the United States during World War II?

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Roosevelt (FDR)

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Korematsu vs United States, why did the Supreme Court decide internment was constitutional?

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This type of action was necessary during national emergency

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Which conclusion can be made about the role of women during WWII, based on this picture?

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it was acceptable for women to work, with men away at war

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What was the purpose of the "cash and carry" policy adopted by the US government in 1939?

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to preserve US neutrality

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What was the purpose for rationing by the Office of Price Administration?

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to ensure enough products were available for military use

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Why did Americans buy war bonds during World War II?

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To lend the government money to pay for the war.

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What role did "Rosie the Riveter" play during World War II?

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To encourage women to enter the workforce

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Why did the US enact the Lend-Lease Act?

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To let England borrow weapons in the early 1940s.

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Two superpowers that emerged after World War II

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United States and Soviet Union