World War II

Front

In __, __ Germany, Japan and Italy formed the "Axis Powers".

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November 1936

Front

What did the Rosie cartoon encourage?

Back

For women to work factory jobs to support the war effort (defnese industries)

Front

Which describes the Lend-Lease Act?

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Allowed the US to give military supplies to countries they felt had to be defended to protect US interests.

Front

The United States tried to remain __, not getting involved in Europe's political and military troubles, by passing the __ Acts.

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isolated, Neutrality

Front

What was President Roosevelt referring to in this speech?

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the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Front

The American campaign to defeat the Japanese shown in the map above was known as

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island hopping

Front

Which of the following best explains this propaganda poster from World War II? Sailors need to eat in order to carry out their duties, so by eating less bread, it can be saved to feed the sailors

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Sailors need to eat in order to carry out their duties, so by eating less bread, it can be saved to feed the sailors

Front

What was the result of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

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It led to the surrender of Japan.

Front

What was the purpose for the rationing propaganda?

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Reserve products for the military and limit waste by civilians.

Front

What was the United States foreign policy before World War II?

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isolationism