SSUSH19 & SSUSH20

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What was the Lend Lease Act?

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A program providing military aid to foreign nations during World War II.

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What happened at Pearl Harbor?

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The Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise military strike against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor.

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Who were the Allied Powers?

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United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, China

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Who were the Axis Powers?

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Germany, Italy, and Japan

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What was the Battle of Midway?

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A crucial naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II

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What was the Manhattan Project?

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A research and development project during World War II that produced the first nuclear weapons.

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What happened at Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

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Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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What were ration books?

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Government-issued booklets containing coupons used to purchase scarce goods during wartime.

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Who was Rosie the Riveter?

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A cultural icon representing women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II.

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What was the Wartime Production Board?

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Government agency overseeing war material production during WWII