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How did World War II end the Depression?
The US government's reaction to its entry into WWII was to institute massive deficit spending and conscription of young men, creating a full-employment economy.
What was the secret American program during World War II to develop an atomic bomb?
Manhattan Project
What federal agency was formed to coordinate issues related to war production during World War II?
Office of War Mobilization
What was the 1940 law requiring all males aged 21 to 36 to register for military service?
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What was the brutal march of American and Filipino prisoners by Japanese soldiers in 1942 called?
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What were the benefits of Island Hopping?
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Why did Truman decide to use the atomic bomb against Japan?
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What changes took place in the kinds of jobs women held before and during World War II?
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What was the role of minorities during WWII?
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Who were the Allied Powers?
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Who were the Axis Powers?
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(1931): What was the Manchurian Incident?
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What was the Hoover-Stimson Act?
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What was the Lend-Lease Act?
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What is rationing?
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What were the Zoot Suit Riots?
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What is the Geneva Convention?
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What were the Neutrality Acts of 1935 - 1939?
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What is Cash and Carry?
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What is Island Hopping?
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What was the America First Committee (AFC)?
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What was the role of propaganda during World War II?
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What was the Japanese American Internment?
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What was a U.S. secret weapon in the Pacific?
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What is isolationism?
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What is interventionism?
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Study Notes
Economic Impact of WWII
- WWII ended the Great Depression in the U.S. through massive deficit spending and conscription, leading to full employment.
Manhattan Project
- A secret program initiated by the U.S. during WWII to develop the atomic bomb.
Office of War Mobilization
- Federal agency established to coordinate war production efforts during WWII.
Selective Training and Service Act
- 1940 legislation requiring all males aged 21 to 36 to register for military service.
Bataan Death March
- A brutal march in 1942 where American and Filipino prisoners were forced by Japanese soldiers to march, resulting in significant casualties.
Benefits of Island Hopping
- Allowed U.S. forces to capture islands to bomb Japan continuously, disrupting enemy operations.
Truman's Decision on Atomic Bomb
- Truman believed dropping the atomic bomb would save American lives and expedite the end of WWII.
Women's Employment during WWII
- Pre-WWII, women primarily managed homes; during the war, they filled factory roles and served as nurses.
Role of Minorities in WWII
- Despite discrimination, minorities served in the military and received equal pay.
Allied Powers
- Consisted of Britain, France, Russia, and the United States during WWII.
Axis Powers
- Comprised Germany, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Japan, and Italy.
Manchurian Incident (1931)
- A staged act by Japanese military to justify the invasion of Manchuria, northeastern China.
Hoover-Stimson Act
- U.S. foreign policy that refused to recognize territorial acquisitions made through force.
Lend-Lease Act
- A key program for providing military aid to foreign nations during WWII.
Rationing
- Controlled distribution of scarce goods and resources during the war to manage supply and demand.
Zoot Suit Riots
- Racially charged attacks in June 1943 by white servicemen against Mexican American youths and other minorities in Los Angeles.
Geneva Convention
- A collection of treaties focusing on humanitarian issues for civilians and combatants during wartime.
Neutrality Acts (1935-1939)
- Laws designed to limit U.S. involvement in future foreign conflicts.
Cash and Carry Policy
- Required belligerent nations to pay cash for nonmilitary goods and handle their own transportation from the U.S.
Island Hopping Strategy
- A military tactic in WWII of selectively capturing enemy-held islands while bypassing others.
America First Committee (AFC)
- An isolationist group opposing U.S. entry into WWII, promoting non-interventionism.
Role of Propaganda
- Utilized to garner public support for the war, depict the enemy negatively, and encourage material sacrifice for war efforts.
Japanese American Internment
- Forced relocation of thousands of Japanese Americans to detention camps during WWII, affecting around 125,000 individuals.
U.S. Secret Weapon in the Pacific
- The atomic bomb served as a crucial tactical advantage in the Pacific theater.
Isolationism
- The U.S. policy of non-intervention in global conflicts for nearly two decades prior to WWII.
Interventionism
- The policy of engaging in war only after all other options and diplomatic avenues have been exhausted.
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This quiz covers the significant economic and social changes in the U.S. during World War II. Explore topics such as the end of the Great Depression, the Manhattan Project, the impact of war mobilization, and key wartime legislation. Test your knowledge on how these factors shaped American society during and after the war.
