World War II and Georgia History

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List the Allied Powers

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France, America, Britain, Soviet Union

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List the Axis Powers

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Japan, Italy, Germany

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What was the Lend-lease Act?

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An attempt by the United States to let England borrow weapons in the early 1940’s

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What was the direct cause of the U.S. involvement in World War II?

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The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

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What was the purpose of the Bell Bomber Plant?

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To build B29 bombers for the American War effort

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What was the economic impact of the Bell Bomber Plant on Marietta?

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It turned the city into a major industrial center

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What was the major demographic trend in the U.S. during the early 1940’s?

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People moved from rural to urban areas to find industrialized work

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Which two coastal cities were home to major shipyards?

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Savannah & Brunswick

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What was the strategic reason for choosing these coastal cities for shipyards?

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They are both located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

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What did Carl Vinson do leading up to World War II?

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Worked for more defense spending and built up the military