World War 2 Flashcard

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Which event prompted the United States to enter World War II? Options: The German annexation of Austria, The Soviet occupation of Germany, The landing of Allied soldiers on Normandy Beach, The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

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What was one direct effect of WWII activities like those promoted by this poster?

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changes in the traditional roles of women

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What is one thing America did to help the Allies before we declared war?

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Lend Lease and Cash and carry act

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Germany, Japan, and Italy were all members of what side during World War II?

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Axis Powers

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Britain and France both gave into Hitler's request to occupy the Rhineland and Sudetenland in order to avoid an outbreak of war. This policy is known as _________.

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Appeasement

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The US declared a position of neutrality in World War II but indirectly participated by providing weapons and ammunition to Great Britain and other allies through a program called:

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Lend-Lease

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Which World War II action occurred under the leadership of General Douglas MacArthur? Options: the liberation of the Philippines, the invasion into North Africa, the victory at Normandy, the occupation of Berlin

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the liberation of the Philippines

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What countries were the major Allied Powers?

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Britain, France, and United States

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What event took the Japanese out of the war?

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Atomic Bombs

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The non-aggression treaty allowed Germany and Russia to split _____ between each other.

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Poland