US Involvement in World War II

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to US involvement in World War II, based on the provided lecture notes.

Lend-Lease Bill

A law that allowed Americans to sell unlimited supplies of arms to any nation defending itself against the Axis powers.

Atlantic Charter

A covenant signed by Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill discussing war goals and affirming rights to democracy and disarmament.

Pearl Harbor

The U.S. naval base attacked by Japan, which led to the U.S. entering World War II.

Axis Powers

The coalition of Italy, Japan, and Germany during World War II.

Executive Order No 9066

Authorized the designation of military zones from which certain categories of people could be excluded.

War Productions Board

Oversaw U.S. war production, ensuring an enormous output of weaponry.

Office of Price Administration (OPA)

Agency that aimed to reduce prices and curb inflation during the war.

War Labor Board

Imposed ceilings on wage increases to manage labor relations during wartime.

Smith-Conally Anti-Strike Act

Authorized the federal government to operate industries that were under strike.

Women’s Army Corps

A branch of the army that employed women in noncombatant jobs.

Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES)

A branch of the navy during WWII to employ women in noncombatant roles.

US Coast Guard Women’s Reserve

Similar to WAVES, it employed women in noncombatant roles within the Coast Guard.

Bracero Program

Agreement with the Mexican government to recruit temporary Mexican agricultural workers for wartime shortages.

Fair Employment Practices Commission

Ensured compliance with an executive order that forbade discrimination in defense industries.

Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

A nonviolent civil rights organization that fought fascism abroad and racism at home.

Code Talkers

Native Americans who transmitted radio messages in their native languages during military operations.

Battle of Midway

A pivotal battle in the Pacific Theater considered a turning point in WWII.