World War 2 Flashcards

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At the end of WW2, the League of Nations was replaced with this new world peace keeping organization that still exists today.

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United Nations

Answer explanation

The United Nations was established after WW2 to promote peace and cooperation among countries, replacing the League of Nations. It remains a key organization for international diplomacy and conflict resolution.

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Attempting to avoid conflict by making concessions and agreeing to part of the demands. (Example: Giving Hitler what he wanted so he would stop aggression.)

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Appeasement

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Appeasement' as it refers to making concessions to avoid conflict, exemplified by giving in to Hitler's demands to prevent further aggression.

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The United States placed an embargo on Japan, which cut off their oil and steel. In retaliation, Japan bombed this location.

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Pearl Harbor

Answer explanation

The United States imposed an embargo on Japan, leading to tensions that culminated in the attack on Pearl Harbor. This location was targeted as a strategic military base, marking a significant event in World War II.

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Top secret program to build the atomic bomb during WW2

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Manhattan Project

Answer explanation

The Manhattan Project was the top secret program during World War II that developed the atomic bomb. It involved key scientists and significant resources, unlike the other options listed.

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What were Americans encouraged to grow at home during WW2 to support soldiers overseas?

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Victory Gardens

Answer explanation

During WW2, Americans were encouraged to plant Victory Gardens to supplement food supplies, ensuring more food was available for soldiers overseas. This initiative helped boost morale and self-sufficiency at home.

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What did Americans purchase to help fund the war effort in WW2?

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War bonds

Answer explanation

Americans purchased war bonds during WW2 to financially support the military efforts. These bonds were a way for citizens to lend money to the government, which would be repaid with interest after the war.

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General Douglas MacArthur's troops captured lightly-defended islands throughout the Pacific, one by one, until they were within striking distance of Japan.

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Island hopping strategy in the Pacific.

Answer explanation

General Douglas MacArthur employed the island hopping strategy in the Pacific, capturing lightly-defended islands to get closer to Japan, rather than focusing on other options like a ground invasion of China or a naval blockade.

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Goals of this event: (1) Liberate France from Nazi Control (2) Gain entrance into Europe (3) Bring fresh supplies and troops to the Allied war effort.

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D-Day (the Normandy Invasion)

Answer explanation

D-Day, or the Normandy Invasion, aimed to liberate France from Nazi control, establish a foothold in Europe, and supply fresh troops and resources to the Allies, aligning perfectly with the event's goals.

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1944 Supreme Court case that upheld the order providing for the relocation of Japanese Americans.

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Korematsu v. United States

Answer explanation

The 1944 Supreme Court case Korematsu v. United States upheld the government's decision to relocate Japanese Americans during World War II, ruling that the need to protect against espionage outweighed individual rights.

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Due to a labor shortage in America during WW2, Mexican laborers came to work in US agricultural fields.

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Bracero Program

Answer explanation

The Bracero Program was established during WW2 to address labor shortages by allowing Mexican laborers to work in US agriculture, making it the correct choice for this context.