11.8 World War 2

What were the Neutrality Acts of 1935-1937 and how did they change?

Initially kept US neutral in foreign conflict, but shifted to “cash and carry” and
Lend Lease policies to help Allied powers while maintaining technical neutrality

What event directly led to US entry into WW2?

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

What significant executive order did FDR issue regarding Japanese Americans, and what Supreme Court case validated it?

Executive Order for Japanese removal/ internment; validated by Korematsu v. United States (1944)

What technological advancement marked the end of WW2 in the Pacific?

The atomic bomb, used on Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki under President Truman’s authorization

How did WW2 affect American unemployment rates?

Wartime production and mobilization efforts significantly reduced unemployment though increased factory work and military service

Who was Robert Jackson and what was his significant role after WW2?

He served as Chief Prosecutor for the Untied States at the Nuremberg War Crimes trials

What was Eleanor Roosevelt’s significant contribution to human rights after WW2?

She helped create the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights

How did woman’s roles change during WW2?

Woman entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers, taking over industrial and other jobs traditionally held by men who were serving in the military

What groups faced discrimination despite contributing to the war effort?

African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Mexican workers, and Mexican Americans faced discrimination in both military service and workforce

How did FDR serve as both military and diplomatic leader during WW2?

He served as commander in chief or armed forces while maintaining the Grand Alliance through diplomatic efforts with Allied powers