WWII

Front

Which event prompted the United States to enter World War II?

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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Front

Complete the cause-and-effect diagram: The United States enters WWII, then National Defense spending increases, then _______.

Back

the level of industrial production increases

Front

What was one direct effect of WWII activities like those promoted by this poster?

Back

changes in the traditional roles of women

Front

Why did Japan attack America at Pearl Harbor?

Back

embargo of oil and rubber

Front

What is one thing America did to help the Allies before we declared war?

Back

Lend Lease and Cash and carry act

Front

What major role did Native Americans play in WWII?

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They used their language as code to help transmit messages.

Front

Who were the Tuskegee airmen?

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African American military pilots

Front

The medal of honor is the highest award you can receive in the military.

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True

Front

Americans who volunteered to serve as pilots fighting the Japanese in China prior to the US entering the war.

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Flying Tigers

Front

These American Indians were recruited by the military to encode, transmit, and decode messages; the Navajo language was used to develop a code that was not broken by the enemy in WWII. Options: Cherokee, Navajo, Apache, Sioux.

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Navajo