Mini WWII Review

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Who was Rosie the Riveter?

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A famous World War II icon representing women workers

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More women joined the workforce in WWII because:

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They wanted to support the war effort while men were away.

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The purpose of Executive Order 9066 was to:

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Authorize the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II

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What event caused the US to enter WWII?

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The bombing of Pearl Harbor

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Why were Japanese-Americans targeted as opposed to German-Americans or Italian-Americans?

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Because of widespread racism and suspicion after the attack on Pearl Harbor

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Women were recruited to do which kind of jobs during WWII?

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Industrial and factory work

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Entering WWII helped bring an end to which economic crisis the US was experiencing?

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The Great Depression

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What brought an end to WWII on the European Front?

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The surrender of Germany

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What brought an end to WWII on the Pacific Front?

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The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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What language was used to keep Japanese Intelligence from breaking the US’ military codes?

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Navajo