World War II Key Concepts

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What counties made up the Axis Powers?

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Germany, Japan and Italy

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What countries made up the Ally Powers?

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Britain, France, Soviet Union and US

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What event made America join WWII and declare war on Japan?

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Pearl Harbor

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The Holocaust in Germany targeted who?

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Jews

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What act allowed America to support the Ally Powers through aid?

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Lend-Lease Act

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1942 World War II battle between the United States and Japan, a turning point in the war in the Pacific

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Battle of Midway

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This was a primary method the United States used to regain territory from Japan.

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Island Hopping

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Who was Rosie the  Riveter?

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a representation of American women that went to work during WWII

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Who were the famous African American pilots known for their heroism? Options: Tuskegee Airmen, Brooklyn Bombers, Saskatchewan Sabers, New England Patriots

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Tuskegee Airmen

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The key to the American success at Midway was

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breaking the Japanese Navy's secret code