Questions and Answers
Before turning to military expansionism, Japanese leaders were also considering which of the following strategies?
Which of the following statements are true regarding Soong May-ling, known to the public as Madame Chiang?
Hitler and Mussolini helped to topple which government in Spain?
The Spanish Republic
Britain and France declared war on Germany after which invasion?
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Which of the following best characterized German military tactics?
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Why did Hitler stop the Blitz in June 1941?
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Roughly ____ of all German casualties in World War II came in the battle against the Soviet Union.
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What did the 1940 American Neutrality Act attempt to do in response to Japanese aggression?
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Which Allied nation was the first to reach Berlin?
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What was the setback suffered by the United States in the Pacific after the Victory in Europe?
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Approximately how many civilians were killed by the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
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Approximately how many women served in the military during WWII?
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What was the top tax rate during World War II?
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What prompted President Roosevelt to pass Executive Order 8802?
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Of the over 110,000 Japanese-descended Americans who were detained in internment camps, approximately how many were American citizens?
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Study Notes
Pan-Asian Anti-Colonialism
- Japanese leaders initially considered strategies of Pan-Asian anti-colonialism before pursuing military expansion.
Soong May-ling
- Known as Madame Chiang, highlighted her effectiveness in Chinese-American relations due to her American education.
Spanish Civil War
- Hitler and Mussolini played key roles in toppling the Socialist government during the Spanish Civil War.
Invasion of Poland
- The invasion of Poland prompted Britain and France to officially declare war on Germany.
German Military Tactics
- Characterized by speed and maneuverability, which defined the effectiveness of German warfare during the early stages of World War II.
The Blitz and the Soviet Union
- Hitler halted the Blitz in June 1941, channeling resources from the Luftwaffe for the invasion of the Soviet Union.
German Casualties
- Approximately 80% of all German casualties during World War II occurred in conflicts with the Soviet Union.
American Neutrality Act 1940
- The Act aimed to apply economic pressure on Japan to deter its military expansion in the Pacific.
Soviet Union's Victory
- The Soviet Union was the first Allied nation to reach Berlin in the final days of World War II.
Setback in the Pacific
- The surrender of American forces in the Philippines was a significant setback for the U.S. following their victory in Europe.
Atomic Bomb Casualties
- The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki resulted in approximately 180,000 civilian deaths.
Women in Military Service
- Around 350,000 women served in various capacities within the military during WWII.
Top Tax Rate
- The top tax rate during World War II peaked at 94%, reflecting the economic demands of wartime mobilization.
Executive Order 8802
- The planned march on Washington, led by A. Philip Randolph, prompted President Roosevelt to enact Executive Order 8802 to prohibit racial discrimination in defense industries.
Japanese American Internment
- Of the over 110,000 Japanese-descended Americans detained in internment camps, around 70,000 were American citizens.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 24 of YAWP, focusing on World War 2 events and key figures. Explore terms like Pan-Asian anti-colonialism and the impact of prominent diplomats. Challenge yourself to recall important historical concepts and their significance during the war.
