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Allied Powers
United States, Britain, France, Soviet Union, and China.
Axis Powers
Germany, Japan, and Italy.
Appeasement
British PM Chamberlain wanted to avoid war with Nazi Germany. He agreed to Hitler’s territorial demands and allowed him to expand.
This ideology was a huge failure because it didn’t prevent a war and it also strengthened Nazi Germany.
When did Germany invade Poland to begin World War II?
September 1 1939.
What two countries declared war on Germany 2 days after Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939?
France and Great Britain.
Attack on Pearl Harbor (date and location) (what country attacked Pearl Harbor?)
December 7th, 1941.
Japanese planes bombed an American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii.
This surprise attack stunned America and made them enter WWII.
Which two European nations declared war on the U.S. bring us into the fight in Europe?
Germany and Italy.
Opening line of FDR speech requesting a declaration of war
“Yesterday, December 7 1941, a date which will live in infamy…”
What 2 countries invaded France and caused France to surrender within 6 weeks?
Germany and Italy.
Prime Minister of Britain who said “We shall never surrender”?
Winston Churchill.
Hitler’s Final Solution
The “Final Solution” was a systematic mass murder of European Jews. This was the final stage of the Holocaust, where the mass majority of Jews were killed in this period. It is known today as a synonym for the mass genocide of Jews.
Fascist leaders during war
Mussolini and Hitler.
Communist leaders during war
Stalin.
761st
A battalion made up of African-American soldiers. They were the only black battalion unit to see war. They were also one of the most effective battalions during WWII.
442nd
A military unit of Japanese-American soldiers, overcoming prejudice and becoming the most decorated unit in U.S military history.
141st
A Mexican-American military unit who was among the first to land on the European continent during the war.
D-Day invasion
A combination of land, air, and sea forces from all allied powers to create the largest amphibious invasion in military history. This invasion marked the beginning of the liberation of Nazi-occupied France and eventually all of Europe.
Codename “Overlord.”
Describe one of the women discussed in class that fought for the allies during WWII
Rosie the Riveter represented how strong and capable women are. She showed how women can do the same tasks as men.
Aircraft carriers
Japanese planes and aircraft carriers headed to Pearl Harbor, their goal was to wipe out the USA's pacific fleet. The Japanese aircraft carriers aided in bombing Pearl Harbor.
Kamikaze
A Japanese military unit of suicide bombers who would crash their bomb-loaded airplanes into enemy military units.
United Nations
A global organization in order to promote cooperation between countries and prevent future wars.
V-E Day
On May 8 1945, Germany surrendered from the war and gave its armed forces to the Allies.
Nuremberg Trials
A series of trials held in Nuremberg Germany in 1945 to address the crimes of Nazi leaders.
The tribunal represented the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union.
Battle of Stalingrad
A major battle (June 17 1942 - Feb 2 1943) between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
It stopped Germany’s advances into the Soviet Union and turned the tide in favor of the Allies.
Date of atomic bomb on Hiroshima
August 6 1945
Date of atomic bomb on Nagasaki
August 8 1945
Doolittle’s Raiders
America wanted revenge after Pearl Harbor. Colonel James Doolittle led a squad of bombers to Japan and dropped bombs on industrial and military facilities.
Although there was no significant damage, it destroyed Japanese morale and proved they were vulnerable.
Importance of Battle of Midway
Japan wanted to take more control of the Pacific by establishing bases, so they can have an advantage over the U.S. But American code breakers discovered their plan and launched an attack.
Japan was determined to seize Midway Island. Although they outnumbered the U.S. fleet, America was one step ahead with their intelligence code breakers.
Rape of Nanjing
After defeating Russia, it was clear that Japan is becoming a bigger threat. But it lacked land and natural resources. Tojo Hideki turned to China to conquer and build a new empire.
Eventually, Japan controlled all of Northern China, where they committed horrific war crimes in Nanjing, killing 300,000 people.
Japanese Internment
After Pearl Harbor, Japanese citizens in America were considered enemies. FDR signed Executive Order 9066 in 1942, forcing all Japanese-American citizens in internment camps.
Rosie the Riveter
A symbol of female empowerment during WWII.
She represented the women who took jobs and manufactured equipment for WWII.
Tokyo Trials?
A tribunal held in Tokyo (1946-1948) to address the war crimes committed by Japanese leaders during WWII.
When did Japan surrender?
After the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They surrendered on September 2, 1945.
When did the U.S. and Japan sign the peace treaty aboard the USS Missouri?
September 2, 1945
Manhattan Project
A secret project in the USA to build the world’s first atomic bomb and end WWII.
Led by Oppenheimer.
*****Describe what you consider the two main reasons for the Allies' victory
over the Axis powers in Europe.
The invention of the atomic bomb was a game changer for the development of weaponry. The atomic bomb is what caused Japan to surrender and the USA to win.
The Allies were far superior in producing weapons and equipment for their militaries. This gave them an edge over the Axis powers, who were slowly losing resources as the war progressed.
*****How did the new technology of splitting the atom end World War II?
It was a huge breakthrough in science and technology. The Manhattan Project weaponized this discovery into an atomic bomb, which was a highly dangerous weapon. The atomic bomb is what ended WWII and the conflict between the USA and Japan.