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D-Day information – June 6, 1944, Allied forces invaded Normandy, France, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe.

How did the war end? – WWII ended in Europe with Germany's surrender on May 8, 1945 (V-E Day), and in the Pacific after Japan's surrender on September 2, 1945 (V-J Day).

Holocaust – The genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by Nazi Germany from 1941-1945.

Rosie the Riveter – A cultural icon representing women who worked in factories during WWII.

Korematsu v. United States – A 1944 Supreme Court case that upheld the internment of Japanese Americans as a wartime necessity.

Roosevelt’s early beliefs about war – Initially promoted neutrality but gradually increased support for the Allies before the U.S. formally entered WWII in 1941.

Cost-plus system – A government contract model that paid companies production costs plus a guaranteed profit to encourage war production.

Company production during WWII – American industries shifted from civilian to wartime production, significantly boosting the economy.

Liberty ships – Mass-produced cargo ships that transported troops and supplies.

Double-V campaign – A movement advocating victory against fascism abroad and racial discrimination at home.

Women in the military – Women served in non-combat roles such as nurses, clerks, and mechanics in organizations like the WAC (Women’s Army Corps).

Bataan Death March – The forced march of American and Filipino POWs by the Japanese in 1942, resulting in thousands of deaths.

Doolittle Raid – A 1942 U.S. bombing raid on Tokyo, boosting American morale after Pearl Harbor.

Turning point in Europe/Turning point in Pacific – Battle of Stalingrad (Europe) and Battle of Midway (Pacific) marked key shifts in favor of the Allies.

Strategy behind U.S. invading North Africa when joining WWII – Aimed to gain control of the Mediterranean, weaken Axis forces, and prepare for the invasion of Italy.

What gave the U.S. Navy an advantage against Germany? – Advanced sonar, aircraft carriers, code-breaking (Ultra), and convoy systems.

Fair Employment Practices Commission – Established to prevent discrimination in war industries and government jobs.

Bracero Program – A U.S.-Mexico agreement allowing Mexican workers to temporarily work in American agriculture.

Hot beds – Likely refers to key conflict zones or racial tensions in cities during the war.

Detroit Race Riots – A violent racial conflict in 1943 caused by tensions over jobs and housing.

Zoot suits – A fashion style popular among Mexican American youth; linked to racial tensions and the Zoot Suit Riots in 1943.

Blue point/red points – Rationing system for food and goods during WWII; red points for meats, blue for processed foods.

Americans move into Italy…impact on Italy/Mussolini? – The U.S. invasion in 1943 led to Mussolini’s downfall and Italy’s surrender.

Tehran Conference – A 1943 meeting between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin to plan the final defeat of Germany.

War Bonds – Government-issued bonds sold to finance the war, encouraging public investment.

V-J Day/V-E Day – Victory in Japan (September 2, 1945) and Victory in Europe (May 8, 1945) marked the official end of WWII.

Things needed for D-Day to take place – Extensive planning, deception tactics, weather conditions, naval support, and airborne troops.

Iwo Jima – A critical battle in early 1945 where U.S. Marines captured the island, allowing airstrikes on Japan.

Napalm/Atomic bombs – Napalm was an incendiary weapon used in bombings; atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Atomic bomb project/Einstein/Oppenheimer – The Manhattan Project developed the atomic bomb, with Einstein’s letter warning of Nazi nuclear potential and Oppenheimer leading the project.

Peacekeeping organization made at end of WWII – The United Nations was established in 1945 to prevent future global conflicts.

Nuremberg Trials – Post-war trials prosecuting Nazi leaders for war crimes, establishing precedents for international justice.