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When did the United States officially join World War II?

1941

What caused the U.S. to enter WWII?

Attack on Pearl Harbor

What was one cause of the Great Depression?

Overproduction and stock market crash

What event officially ended slavery in the United States?

13th Amendment

Why was WWII more complex than WWI?

It required global coordination of supplies

Describe what the U.S. was doing at the beginning of WWII before becoming involved.

The U.S. was neutral and did not fight directly but sent supplies and weapons to the Allies through programs like Lend-Lease.

What was the Underground Railroad and who did it help?

A secret network of safe houses and routes that helped enslaved African Americans escape to free states and Canada.

How did WWII help the U.S. economy recover from the Great Depression?

The war created millions of jobs in factories and the military, leading to massive government spending and economic growth.

Name one major battle of the Civil War and why it was important.

The Battle of Gettysburg – It was a turning point that stopped the Confederacy’s advance into the North.

Why do you think more people didn’t speak out against slavery earlier on in U.S. history?

Many people depended on slavery for economic reasons, and racist beliefs were common.

The Great Depression officially ended because of WWII and increased military spending.

True

The Civil War was mainly fought over land and taxes. 

False

The U.S. entered WWII before the attack on Pearl Harbor. 

False

Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

True

The Emancipation Proclamation freed all enslaved people in every U.S. state. 

False

What do you think would have happened to Europe if the U.S. had not entered WWII?

Germany might have conquered Britain and the Soviet Union, leading to Nazi control over most of Europe.

What role did women play during WWII, and how did it change the workforce?

Women took jobs in factories and military support roles, proving they could do many jobs previously reserved for men.

Write one question you would ask a classmate about the Civil War or Great Depression:

What was the Dust Bowl and how did it affect families during the Depression?