VUS World War II

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What event marked the beginning of World War II?

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Hitler’s invasion of Poland in 1939.

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What was the U.S. stance during the first two years of World War II?

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U.S. maintained neutrality while Germany overran Europe.

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What was the Lend-Lease Act?

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It gave the U.S. president authority to sell or lend equipment to countries defending against Axis powers.

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What actions did Japanese militarism take in the 1930s?

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Japan invaded Manchuria and China.

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What was the U.S. response to Japanese militarism in the 1930s?

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The U.S. imposed an embargo on oil and steel.

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What happened on December 7, 1941?

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Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor, leading to U.S. declaration of war on Japan.

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What was the 'Defeat Hitler First' strategy?

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America and Allies' strategy for Europe during World War II.

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Name major battles in the European Theater of World War II.

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Stalingrad, Normandy landings (D-Day), Battle of the Bulge.

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What was the 'island hopping' campaign?

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American military strategy in the Pacific to seize islands closer to Japan.

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Name major battles in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

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Midway, Iwo Jima, Okinawa.