US History WWII

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US legislation that allowed the US to remain neutral but loan and "sell" ammunition and machinery/equipment to countries when it was in the best interest of the US.

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lend lease program

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This day will live in infamy

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December 7, 1941

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What event changed the role of the US and led to us declaring war and sending troops into battle?

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attack on Pearl Harbor

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Who transmitted code messages for the allies during WWII?

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Navajo

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The Munich Pact incorporated this policy

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Appeasement

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What is Genocide?

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systematic attempt to eliminate an entire race

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This was a military tactic used by the US in the Pacific Theatre

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Island-hopping

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This was a major reason for dropping the atomic bomb on Japan: promote US Isolationism, destroy Japan's industrial centers and save American lives, Scare Hitler

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destroy Japan's industrial centers and save American lives

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What was the purpose of rationing?

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provide supplies to the troops

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How are dictators able to rise to power after countries suffer hardships?

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People want strong leaders to solve their problems.