America and the Second World War

Flashcards covering key personalities, events, and outcomes from America and the Second World War.

Who was the US President from 1933 to 1945?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was key about Franklin D. Roosevelt's physical condition?

He overcame great physical disabilities to become President.

Who succeeded Franklin D. Roosevelt as President?

Harry S. Truman

What significant role did Harry S. Truman have during World War I?

He was a World War I veteran.

What was Winston Churchill's position during World War II?

British Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945.

What is Joseph Stalin known for?

He was a ruthless Soviet dictator from 1924 to 1953.

What caused severe US losses in the early months of World War II?

100 vessels per month were sunk by German U-boats.

What significant battle in May 1942 prevented the invasion of Australia?

The Battle of the Coral Sea.

What did the Battle of Midway achieve in June 1942?

It destroyed much of the Japanese aircraft carrier fleet.

What began with the American invasion of Guadalcanal in August 1942?

The 'Island hopping' campaign.

What was the outcome of the Allied invasion of North Africa in November 1942?

It marked progress for the Allies in the war.

What was decided at the Casablanca meeting in January 1943?

To invade Sicily and Italy and to seek unconditional surrender of Germany and Japan.

What was a significant German military reversal that swung the war in favor of the Allies?

The Battle of Stalingrad in February 1943.

What was the main agenda of the Tehran Conference in November-December 1943?

Opening a second front in France and dismembering Germany.

What was formed during the Breton Woods meeting in July 1944?

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

What was established to stabilize currencies during the Breton Woods meeting?

The International Monetary Fund.

Which conference led to the formation of the structure of the United Nations?

Dumbarton Oaks Conference.

What was Churchill's concern about the American postwar control?

He became alarmed with the American effort to control the postwar world.

What crucial battle occurred between December 1944 and January 1945?

The Battle of the Bulge.

What significant event happened on May 7, 1945?

Germany surrendered.

What did the Yalta Conference in February 1945 address?

Alteration of Polish borders and reparations from Germany.

What was agreed upon at the Potsdam Conference regarding Germany?

Germany was split into zones of occupation.

What event marked the beginning of the atomic bomb program?

It was conceived in 1939.

What was the name of the collaborative project to develop the atomic bomb?

The Manhattan Project.

What two Japanese cities were atomic bombs dropped on in August 1945?

Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 8.

When did Japan officially surrender?

On August 15, 1945.