World War II Flashcard

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What event marked the beginning of direct American involvement in World War II?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

Front

Which country joined the Allies after being invaded by Germany?

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Soviet Union

Front

Which country did Germany invade to set off war in Europe?

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Poland

Front

Which country bombed Pearl Harbor?

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Japan

Front

What did Germany do after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor?

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Declared war on the United States

Front

Which battle was a turning point in the Pacific for the United States?

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Battle of Midway

Front

Which country did Germany invade that marked a turning point in Eastern Europe?

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Soviet Union

Front

Where did American and Allied troops land on D-Day?

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Normandy, France

Front

What did the United States drop on Japan in 1945?

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Atomic bombs

Front

Which cities in Japan were atomic bombs dropped on?

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki