At the end of WW2, the League of Nations was replaced with this new world peace keeping organization that still exists today.
World War 2 Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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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