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World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in ______, involving more than 30 countries.
World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in ______, involving more than 30 countries.
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Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939 drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany, marking the beginning of World War ______.
Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939 drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany, marking the beginning of World War ______.
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D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries during World War ______.
D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries during World War ______.
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While women during World War II worked in a variety of positions previously closed to them, the aviation industry saw the greatest increase in female ______.
While women during World War II worked in a variety of positions previously closed to them, the aviation industry saw the greatest increase in female ______.
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More than 310,000 women worked in the U.S. ______.
More than 310,000 women worked in the U.S. ______.
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By the time the first Japanese bomber appeared over Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, tensions between Japan and the United States had been mounting for the better part of a decade, making war seem ______.
By the time the first Japanese bomber appeared over Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, tensions between Japan and the United States had been mounting for the better part of a decade, making war seem ______.
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Hitler's 1942 decision to attack the city named after the Soviet leader proved ______ and fateful.
Hitler's 1942 decision to attack the city named after the Soviet leader proved ______ and fateful.
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Some 1. 2 million Black men served in the U.S. military during the war, but they were often treated as ______ citizens.
Some 1. 2 million Black men served in the U.S. military during the war, but they were often treated as ______ citizens.
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Seven months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, American and Japanese forces clashed over Midway Atoll, a dot of land in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.The Battle of Midway tested intelligence and combat capabilities on both sides – while decidedly altering the outcome of World War II.Watch now It was all hands on deck as Americans pitched into a second World War effort after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.Watch now After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Government issued executive order 9066, which empowered the military to round up anyone of Japanese ancestry and place them in ______ camps.
Seven months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, American and Japanese forces clashed over Midway Atoll, a dot of land in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.The Battle of Midway tested intelligence and combat capabilities on both sides – while decidedly altering the outcome of World War II.Watch now It was all hands on deck as Americans pitched into a second World War effort after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.Watch now After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Government issued executive order 9066, which empowered the military to round up anyone of Japanese ancestry and place them in ______ camps.
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The Marshall Plan was an example of 'good deed foreign policy' designed to rebuild Western European economies in the wake of ______.
The Marshall Plan was an example of 'good deed foreign policy' designed to rebuild Western European economies in the wake of ______.
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Study Notes
Key Events and Figures in World War II
- World War II remains the largest and deadliest conflict in history, engaging more than 30 nations.
- Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, triggered Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany, initiating World War II.
- D-Day refers to the crucial Allied invasion on June 6, 1944, at Normandy, involving forces from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and others.
Women's Role in the War
- The aviation industry experienced the most significant increase in female employment during World War II.
- Over 310,000 women were employed in various roles within the U.S. military and defense sectors.
Tensions Leading to War
- By December 7, 1941, the U.S. had been experiencing escalating tensions with Japan for nearly ten years, leading to a heightened war readiness.
- Hitler's 1942 military directive to attack Stalingrad was disastrous and marked a turning point in the war.
Racial Discrimination
- Approximately 1.2 million Black men served in the U.S. military during the conflict, often facing discrimination and being treated as second-class citizens.
Major Battles
- The Battle of Midway, occurring seven months after Pearl Harbor, was a pivotal naval engagement that tested the capabilities of both American and Japanese forces, significantly influencing the war's outcome.
Government Actions Post-Pearl Harbor
- After the Pearl Harbor attack, the U.S. government enacted Executive Order 9066, which authorized the internment of individuals of Japanese ancestry in relocation camps.
Economic Recovery Efforts
- The Marshall Plan was a key initiative aimed at revitalizing Western European economies post-war, exemplifying a strategy of 'good deed foreign policy.'
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Test your knowledge on World War II, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history which involved more than 30 countries. Explore the battles, leaders, atrocities, and impact on geopolitics and humankind in this quiz.
