World War II Assessment

What did koramatzu challenge when he sued the US gov?

Over Japanese interment camps

Koramatzu..?

Constutionality b/c war time nacessity

What was the supreme courts ruling karamatzu vs U.S.?

Constitutional

What happened to the USS indianapolis?

It was imploded (was attacked & sunk by a Japanese submarine) b/c it was dropping off parts of the atomic bombs

What decision did Truman make regarding the atomic bomb?

To authorize the use to drop it

What principle was established by the normanberg trials?

Allows individuals to be charged with war crimes & not be free

You can charge ppl with war crime what was the purpose of (who were they trying)..?

Nazi high commands

What is blitz creek?

Lightning war

What was the purpose of island hopping?

To capture islands to reach Japan

Battle of InoJima-

Capture island for air raids

What was the battle Operation Barborossa?

Charges Eastern front war Nazi plan to invade soviet union

What specifiic project was oppenheimer involved it?

Atomic bomb Manhattan project

Who was Eporer Hirohito?

Was a figurehead emporer (doesm’t really have any power during the war)

What was the goal of operation torch?

Secure North Africa from axis prowers

When the major German general Rommel was deafted what happened?

Allies gain land

What was Erwin Rommel’s role?

Commander of the Africa Troop

What is the outcome of the battle of the bulge?

The Germans last offenive measure

How did Double V campaign affect..

Victory at war & victory at home (civil rights; this starts civil rights movement)

What did the Double V campaign mean for African Americans?

Victory war & victory at home

What tecnology was crucial during WWII?

Sumbarines (naval) & aircrafts

The battle of midway what is the outcome?

Turning point in the ocean pacific (was led by Chester Nimitz; leader) he was commander of the pacific fleet

What were the doolittle raids?

They boost U.S. morale (b/c take solace/comfort after Pearl Harbor) & show Japan’s weakness to U.S. strategies

Dougless McArthur what is his famous phrase?

“I shall return”

The Philippines was a strategic battleground between the Japanese & invaded monchoria for?

Natural resources & expansion

Why did U.S. enter WWII?

Pearl Harbor

What happened in poland in September 1939?

Invaded by Germany

What operation was lead. by Eisenhower in 1944 to establish a western front?

Operation overland (D-day)

What is the role of Eisenhower in WWII?

He is the commander of allied forces in Africa & Europe

What was Winston Churchills role in WWII?

British prime minister

What is the pact Stalin signed before WWII?

The Nazi Soviet Nonaggression Pact

What country did Stalin lead during WWII?

The Soviet Union

What did Rosie the Riberter civllize durint WWII?

Women Power

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act?

The military draft

How did FDR policies affect wartimes economy?

War stimulates production

What was FDR goal during WWII?

To win and defeat the axis powers

What does the supreme court do when they hear a case?

They hear and case & decides on it