World War II Terms Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was the Cash and Carry policy?

A policy that replaced the Neutrality Acts of 1936. (correct)

A policy allowing immediate cash payments for goods.

A policy allowing the sale of military equipment to belligerents. (correct)

A policy that authorized loans to foreign nations.

What was the Lend-Lease Act?

It was the principal means for providing U.S. military aid to foreign nations during World War II.

The FDR 4 Freedoms included the freedom from fear.

True

Who was Edward R. Murrow?

A journalist and broadcaster, he started news broadcasts in 1928 and launched the television journalism program, See it Now. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'The Blitz' refer to?

Heavy air raids conducted over Britain during World War II. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

It led to the United States' entry into World War II. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of Midway?

A decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Signup and view all the answers

Operation Torch was the British-American invasion of _____ during World War II.

French North Africa Signup and view all the answers

What is remembered by the Bataan Death March?

The heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Manhattan Project?

A research and development undertaking that produced the first nuclear weapons. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Yalta Conference?

A meeting of the heads of government of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union during World War II. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cash and Carry

Initiated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on September 21, 1939, to support nations in war.
Allowed the sale of military supplies to belligerents paying in cash and responsible for transport risk.
Replaced the Neutrality Acts of 1936.

Lend-Lease Act

Proposed in late 1940 and enacted in March 1941.
Authorized the president to transfer arms and defense materials to countries deemed vital to U.S. defense.
Enabled the U.S. to provide significant support to Britain, China, and the Soviet Union without direct involvement in battle.

FDR's Four Freedoms

Proposed by Roosevelt in January 1941.
Defined four essential freedoms: speech and expression, worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.
Advocated for universal rights and highlighted American values.

Edward R. Murrow

Born April 25, 1908, in North Carolina, he became a significant figure in American journalism.
Directed talks for CBS since 1935 and initiated news broadcasts in 1928 throughout WWII.
Known for the television program "See It Now" which controversially exposed Joe McCarthy in 1951.

The Blitz in London

Term coined by the British press for intense German air raids over Britain in 1940-1941.
Aimed at industrial targets and civilian areas during the Battle of Britain.
The name translates to "lightning war," reflecting the speed and intensity of the attacks.

Attack on Pearl Harbor

Surprise strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy on December 7, 1941, targeting a U.S. naval base in Hawaii.
Triggered the entry of the United States into World War II.
Japanese military referred to the operation under various code names during different planning phases.

Battle of Midway

Critical naval battle in the Pacific Theater from June 4 to 7, 1942.
U.S. Navy, led by Admirals Chester Nimitz, Frank Jack Fletcher, and Raymond A. Spruance, decisively defeated the Japanese fleet.
Resulted in significant damage to Japan's naval forces, marking a pivotal turn in the war.

Operation Torch

British-American invasion of French North Africa initiated on November 8, 1942.
Part of the North African Campaign during World War II aiming to gain control over the region.

Bataan Death March

A memorial march held annually to honor service members who defended the Philippines in WWII.
Participants traverse challenging desert terrain to commemorate sacrifices made during the war.

Manhattan Project

U.S.-led research and development initiative during WWII that resulted in the creation of the first nuclear weapons.
Collaborated with the United Kingdom and Canada, primarily based in New Mexico.

Yalta Conference

Held from February 4 to 11, 1945, attended by leaders from the U.S., U.K., and the Soviet Union.
Aimed at discussing post-war reorganization and addressing the future of Europe after WWII.

Description

Test your knowledge of key terms related to World War II with this flashcard quiz. Each card features important concepts, policies, and events that shaped the war. Perfect for history enthusiasts or students studying this pivotal time in global history.