Unit 5 - World War II

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What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project during World War II?

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To create the atomic bomb

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Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II?

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Battle of Midway

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What was the significance of D-Day during World War II?

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It was the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe.

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What was one of the main challenges the U.S. faced in delivering supplies to troops in the European Theater?

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German U-boat attacks

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What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?

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To provide military aid to allies

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What event led to the United States' direct involvement in World War II?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

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How did the U.S. government encourage war mobilization on the home front?

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By implementing rationing

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What role did women play in the U.S. during World War II?

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They worked in defense industries.

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What was one impact of Roosevelt's executive order regarding defense industries?

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It led to the integration of defense industries.

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What was the purpose of the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II?

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To prevent espionage and sabotage