AH WWII.2StudyGuide

Mobilization

The process of preparing for war, including shifting industries and resources.

Labor shortages

A lack of available workers to fulfill job needs in industries.

Braceros

Mexican laborers allowed into the US to work during labor shortages.

Public morale

The confidence and enthusiasm of the public, often boosted through propaganda.

Double V Campaign

A campaign aimed at achieving victory over fascism abroad and racial discrimination at home.

Executive Order 8802

An order signed by FDR prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry.

Tuskegee Airmen

A group of African American pilots who fought in WWII, breaking racial barriers.

D-Day

The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944; a turning point in WWII.

Battle of Midway

A crucial battle in the Pacific that shifted the balance in favor of the Allies.

Atomic bomb

A weapon of mass destruction used by the US to expedite the end of WWII.

Truman Doctrine

US policy to contain Soviet expansion during the Cold War.

Marshall Plan

A US initiative to aid Western Europe's economic recovery after WWII.

Berlin Airlift

A year-long operation to supply West Berlin amidst a Soviet blockade.

Second Red Scare

A period of intense fear of communism in the US during the late 1940s and 1950s.

HUAC

House Un-American Activities Committee, investigated alleged disloyalty and subversion.

Blacklists

Lists of people banned from employment due to suspected communist ties.

GI Bill

Legislation that provided benefits to returning WWII veterans.

Postwar spending

Increased government expenditure in response to economic needs after WWII.

Consumer demand

The appetite of consumers for goods and services, increased post-rationing.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the US after WWII.

Soviet aggression

The expansionist policies and military actions of the Soviet Union.

Yalta Conference

Meeting between Allied leaders to discuss post-war reorganization.

Containment policy

A strategy to prevent the spread of communism.

Turning point

An event that causes a significant change in the outcome of a situation.

Fascism

A political ideology emphasizing authoritarian nationalism.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization.

Civil rights changes

Reforms aimed at ensuring equal rights for all citizens.

Wartime production

The manufacturing of goods specifically for the war effort.

Propaganda

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause.

European theater

The area of military operations in Europe during WWII.

Pacific theater

The area of military operations in the Pacific during WWII.

Liberation of France

The process of freeing France from German occupation during WWII.

Homefront efforts

Civic actions and contributions to support the war effort from within the country's borders.

Military industrial complex

An informal alliance between the military and defense contractors.

Economic boom

A period of significant economic growth and prosperity.

Civilian casualties

Non-military individuals harmed or killed during conflict.

Total war

A war that involves not only the military but also the economy and civilian resources.

Morale-boosting propaganda

Messages intended to increase public support and spirit during the war.

Political extremism

The support of radical views, often not aligned with mainstream politics.

Military strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve a specific wartime objective.

Geopolitical tension

Conflict arising from political and geographical divisions between countries.

Civilian workforce

The segment of the population that is employed in non-military jobs.

Veterans' benefits

Services and financial support provided to former members of the military.

Nuclear deterrence

Preventing aggression through the threat of nuclear retaliation.

War economy

An economic system focused on production for military needs.

Drained resources

Depletion of materials and manpower due to prolonged conflict.

Surge in production

A rapid increase in the manufacturing of goods.

Sustained efforts

Ongoing actions and initiatives to maintain a particular goal or objective.

Global implications

Worldwide effects resulting from a particular event or policy.