America and World War II, 1941-1945

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What was the purpose of the Selective Training and Service Act?

It was a plan for the first peacetime draft.

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

They were African-American pilots who distinguished themselves in combat during World War II.

What role did women play in the military during WWII?

Women served in several military organizations, including WACS (Women's Army Corps) and WASPS (Women's Airforce Service Pilots).

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?

The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific War because it stopped the Japanese advance.

Who commanded U.S. Navy forces in the Pacific during WWII?

Admiral Chester Nimitz.

What was the Bataan Death March?

The Bataan Death March was the forced march of 78,000 U.S. prisoners of war to a Japanese prison camp, with nearly 10,000 dying during the march.

What was the Doolittle Raid?

The Doolittle Raid, led by Lt. Colonel James Doolittle, was a bombing mission on Tokyo that boosted U.S. morale.

What was the main outcome of the Battle of the Coral Sea?

The battle prevented Japan from cutting U.S. supply lines to Australia.

How did the Navajo code-talkers assist the U.S. military?

They transmitted messages in their native language, which the Japanese could not understand.

What was Executive Order 8802?

It prohibited discrimination based on race for employment in the government and defense industries.

What were the OPA's actions in wartime?

The OPA began rationing in response to shortages caused by high demand for raw materials.

Who led the campaign for jobs and integration in the military for African Americans?

A. Philip Randolph.

What was the role of Henry Kaiser during WWII?

He was known for building liberty ships.

What was the purpose of the War Production Board?

It was created to help businesses mobilize for war production.

How did the amphtrac benefit U.S. troops?

The amphibious tractor enabled troops to land safely on the coral atolls.

What was the major decision made at the Tehran Conference?

Roosevelt and Stalin agreed to divide Germany after the war to prevent it from threatening world peace.