APUSH - 7.13 World War II Military

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What was the date of the Pearl Harbor Attack?

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December 7, 1941

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What were the names of the cities that were atomic bombed during World War II?

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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What was the motive behind the Pearl Harbor Attack?

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Prevent US interference in Japan's military actions in Southeast Asia

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According to John Green, what was a reason for both Germany and Japan to expand their territory?

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Access to more resources and power

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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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How did the Soviet Union obtain information to develop their own atomic weapon by 1949?

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Espionage and stealing secrets from the Manhattan Project

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Who was the US President during the time of the Pearl Harbor Attack?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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What was the significance of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

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It led to the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II.

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What impact did the Manhattan Project have on the outcome of World War II?

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The Manhattan Project contributed to the outcome of World War II by leading to the use of atomic bombs on Japan, resulting in their surrender.

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How did the development of atomic weapons change the dynamics of global politics post-World War II?

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Atomic weapons changed global politics post-World War II by shifting power dynamics, leading to the Cold War and a nuclear arms race.