SS8H9 & SS8H10

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How did Georgia’s military bases help during World War II?

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They gave jobs to the people of Georgia, which helped its economy; they trained soldiers to fight in the war; they housed prisoners of war.

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Why did the United States enter WWII?

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The US was attacked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

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Which best describes the Lend-Lease system during WWII?

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The US lent or leased supplies to the Allies

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Like during World War I, one of Georgia's main contributions to the World War II war effort was

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Training troops at military bases throughout the state

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What was the name of the factory that opened in Marietta, GA and brought industry to Cobb County for the first time?

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Bell Aircraft

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How did the cities of Savannah and Brunswick Georgia benefit from World War II?

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The shipyards and ports employed hundreds of workers to help build Naval ships

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The U.S. Senator from Georgia that helped get 15 military bases built in Georgia

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Richard B. Russell

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The U.S. Representative from Georgia that was a supporter of the "two ocean Navy", which led to increased shipbuilding.

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Carl Vinson

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America’s stance on World War II before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

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Neutral

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Which facility in Georgia built B-29 bombers for use in WWII?

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Bell Aircraft