Social Studies - Unit 4

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Who were the Allied Powers?

Back

United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and China.

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Who made the decision to drop the atomic bomb?

Back

President Harry S. Truman

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Why did the United States join WWII?

Back

The attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan.

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Why were the Tuskegee Airmen discriminated against?

Back

The Tuskegee Airmen were discriminated against because of racial prejudice and segregation.

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Who declared war on who first in WWII?

Back

Germany declared war on Poland first.

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What did the Tuskegee Airmen do?

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The Tuskegee Airmen served as the first African American military pilots in the U.S. during World War II.

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What is VJ day?

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VJ Day is the day marking Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Where was the atomic bomb dropped?

Back

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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Why was the Day of Infamy speech given?

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The speech was given to declare war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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What did Rosie the Riveter do?

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Rosie the Riveter symbolized women working in manufacturing and supporting the war effort during World War II.