World War 2 Review Guide

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What led to Germany's desire to expand?

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Economic hardship and desire for resources

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What sparked the beginning of WW2?

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The invasion of Poland by Germany

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We stayed out of the war because:

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we wanted to remain neutral.

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How did we stay out of the war?

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By remaining neutral

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What caused the U.S. to get involved? Options: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, The sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram, The signing of the Treaty of Versailles, The Russian Revolution

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The sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram

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How Did This Affect The U.S. On The HomeFront?

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It led to increased industrial production and rationing.

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How Was The War Fought?

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With advanced technology and trench warfare

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What Battles Were Significant to the War's Outcome? Options: The Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Antietam, The Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of Hastings, The Battle of Midway and the Battle of Stalingrad, The Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Marathon

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The Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Antietam

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How did wartime production of weapons affect Americans?

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It created more jobs and boosted the economy.

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Did Americans lose some of their freedoms during war?

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Yes