WW2 Flashcard

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What caused the U.S. to enter World War II? Options: Germany invading Poland, Sinking of the Lusitania, Attack on Pearl Harbor, Invasion of France

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Attack on Pearl Harbor

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What did Hitler do before he invaded Poland, to make sure the Soviets would not attack him later?

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He signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviets.

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What was the turning point for the war in the Pacific?

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The Battle of Midway

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What led to the surrender of Japan and the end of WWII in the Pacific?

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US dropped atomic bombs on 2 Japanese cities.

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What country were the Allied Forces trying to free from the Germans with the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day)?

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France

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How did Roosevelt attempt to provide aid (to be shipped on Ally carriers/boats) to the Allies without officially joining the war?

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Cash and Carry policy

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What does this show?

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American Isolationism

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Which event marked the beginning of World War II? Options: The bombing of Pearl Harbor, The invasion of Poland by Germany, The Battle of Midway, The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

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The invasion of Poland by Germany

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Analyze the long-term effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany's political landscape leading up to World War II.

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It created political instability and contributed to the rise of extremism.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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What was the code name for the development of the Atomic Bomb in the United States?

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The Manhattan Project