World War II (TN Standards Review)

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What was the Manhattan Project?

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The secret scientific development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

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Who were relocated to internment camps after the Pearl Harbor attack?

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Japanese Americans were forced to relocate to internment camps.

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What was the primary purpose of rationing during World War II?

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To ensure fair distribution of resources among the population.

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Who is Rosie the Riveter?

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A fictional character used in government posters to encourage women to support the war effort.

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Where was the atomic bomb developed?

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The atomic bomb was developed at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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What event prompted the U.S. to enter World War II?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

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What was the significance of D-Day?

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D-Day was the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, marking a turning point in the war.

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What does the term 'Axis Powers' refer to?

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The coalition of countries led by Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.

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What was the role of women in World War II?

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Women took on various roles, including working in factories and serving in the military.

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What was the Holocaust?

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The systematic extermination of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazis during World War II.