World War II Key Events Quiz

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Which of the following was NOT a way the United States mobilized for war?

Passing the Selective Service Training and Service Act
Selling war bonds
Sending troops to fight in Europe (correct)
Hiring women to take over male jobs

Executive Order 9066 led to the internment of all Japanese-Americans, regardless of citizenship, age, gender, or loyalty.

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What was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy, France?

Operation Overlord

The objective of Operation Overlord was to liberate _____, starting with France.

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Match the following battles/operations with their respective descriptions:

<p>Operation Overlord = The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6th, 1944. Battle of Stalingrad = A brutal battle lasting through the winter of 1942-1943, fought between the German and Soviet armies. Executive Order 9066 = A presidential order that led to the forced internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Selective Service Act

A law for mandatory military conscription during wartime.

War Bonds

Debt securities issued to finance military operations during war.

Executive Order 9066

A U.S. government order for Japanese-American internment during WWII.

Operation Overlord

The codename for the D-Day invasion aimed at liberating Europe.

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Battle of Stalingrad

A major WWII battle fought between German and Soviet forces from 1942-1943.

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Study Notes

US Mobilization for War

The Selective Service Training and Service Act was passed.
War bonds were sold.
Women filled traditionally male jobs.

Executive Order 9066

Japanese-Americans, regardless of citizenship, age, gender, or loyalty, were interned.
Thousands were forced to leave homes and businesses and sent to internment camps.