World War II Flashcard Review

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What significant event prompted President Roosevelt to address Congress on December 8, 1941, seeking a declaration of war?

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The unexpected military strike by Japan on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

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What was one of the major economic impacts of World War II on the United States?

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It boosted the economy through increased industrial output.

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What was one of the significant impacts of World War II on international relations?

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The creation of the United Nations.

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How did the approach to accountability for war crimes change from the Treaty of Versailles to the Nuremberg Trials?

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Individuals were held accountable for their actions.

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Which legislative act marked a departure from US isolationism during the late 1930s? Options: The Lend-Lease Act, The Neutrality Act, The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, The Social Security Act

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The Lend-Lease Act

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Which wartime action was upheld by the Supreme Court in the Korematsu v. United States decision?

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The forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans.

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What was a significant factor that allowed women and minorities to enter the workforce during World War II?

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The absence of many men who were serving in the military.

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What action by President Truman had the most profound impact on the outcome of World War II? Options: Initiating the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe., Establishing the United Nations., Authorizing the use of atomic weapons on Japan., Implementing the Truman Doctrine to contain communism.

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Authorizing the use of atomic weapons on Japan.

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Which event is considered a major factor in the rise of tensions that led to World War II? Options: The Treaty of Versailles, The success of the Kellogg-Briand Pact, The signing of the Magna Carta, The Industrial Revolution

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The Treaty of Versailles

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Which policy is characterized by making concessions to avoid conflict?

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Appeasement