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Joseph Stalin took control of the Soviet Union and promised to spread ______
Joseph Stalin took control of the Soviet Union and promised to spread ______
communism
Adolf Hitler took control of Germany and vowed his Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German ______
Adolf Hitler took control of Germany and vowed his Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German ______
people
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
fascist
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
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Britain and France were scared to start another world war, so they let Hitler - this was called ______
Britain and France were scared to start another world war, so they let Hitler - this was called ______
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In 1939 Hitler invaded ______
In 1939 Hitler invaded ______
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To prevent Germany from taking control of all Europe, France and Britain declared war on Germany- igniting ______
To prevent Germany from taking control of all Europe, France and Britain declared war on Germany- igniting ______
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The United States was neutral at the beginning of WWII, but did boycott goods from nations like ______
The United States was neutral at the beginning of WWII, but did boycott goods from nations like ______
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On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor in ______
On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor in ______
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U.S. ships and airplanes were destroyed and thousands of Americans were killed or wounded in the attack on ______ Harbor
U.S. ships and airplanes were destroyed and thousands of Americans were killed or wounded in the attack on ______ Harbor
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During WWII, President Roosevelt and congress declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, thus joining __________
During WWII, President Roosevelt and congress declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, thus joining __________
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Young men were encouraged to voluntarily enlist in the military to fight __________
Young men were encouraged to voluntarily enlist in the military to fight __________
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All Americans were encouraged to help how they could even if they weren’t soldiers overseas, by buying __________ to help the U.S. government raise funds for the war
All Americans were encouraged to help how they could even if they weren’t soldiers overseas, by buying __________ to help the U.S. government raise funds for the war
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Basic goods were rationed evenly among the American people to ensure ample supplies were available to soldiers through __________
Basic goods were rationed evenly among the American people to ensure ample supplies were available to soldiers through __________
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Americans planted their own gardens so that more food from farmers could be shipped to the soldiers through __________
Americans planted their own gardens so that more food from farmers could be shipped to the soldiers through __________
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Women took jobs in factories to continue industrial output for military products to help the war effort during WWII, showcasing their important __________
Women took jobs in factories to continue industrial output for military products to help the war effort during WWII, showcasing their important __________
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The Navajo Code Talkers were a group of Native Americans that transmitted secret code communications between the allies using their native __________
The Navajo Code Talkers were a group of Native Americans that transmitted secret code communications between the allies using their native __________
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In 1942, the Executive Order 9066 was issued that placed Japanese Americans in __________ camps
In 1942, the Executive Order 9066 was issued that placed Japanese Americans in __________ camps
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Soldiers in the Philippines and carried out the Bataan Death March which resulted in the death of 5,000 soldiers as they marched 60 miles without water through the jungle. The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______.
Soldiers in the Philippines and carried out the Bataan Death March which resulted in the death of 5,000 soldiers as they marched 60 miles without water through the jungle. The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______.
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By 1942, Germany had near control of all the land in Europe and Hitler then began invasion into the Soviet Union, forcing the U.S. and Britain to plan an invasion of Europe so the Germans would have a fight on two fronts: the Soviet Union and __________
By 1942, Germany had near control of all the land in Europe and Hitler then began invasion into the Soviet Union, forcing the U.S. and Britain to plan an invasion of Europe so the Germans would have a fight on two fronts: the Soviet Union and __________
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General Dwight Eisenhower led over 100,000 allied soldiers onto beaches off Normandy to begin Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944, also known as __________
General Dwight Eisenhower led over 100,000 allied soldiers onto beaches off Normandy to begin Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944, also known as __________
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The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an atomic bomb. Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______.
The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an atomic bomb. Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______.
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Soon afterwards, the Japanese surrendered bringing an end to WWII. Dividing Germany, at the close of WWII, Germany was divided into ______ zones.
Soon afterwards, the Japanese surrendered bringing an end to WWII. Dividing Germany, at the close of WWII, Germany was divided into ______ zones.
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The U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union each occupied and controlled one zone. Each occupying country educated the German citizens on the horrors of the Nazi ______.
The U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union each occupied and controlled one zone. Each occupying country educated the German citizens on the horrors of the Nazi ______.
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The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean.
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean.
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Antibiotics like penicillin were mass-produced to treat wounded ______.
Antibiotics like penicillin were mass-produced to treat wounded ______.
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The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the ______ of Midway.
The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the ______ of Midway.
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Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______.
Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______.
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Soon afterwards, the Japanese surrendered bringing an end to ______.
Soon afterwards, the Japanese surrendered bringing an end to ______.
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The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the ______.
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the ______.
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