History Review
This strategy used by the US in the Pacific during WWII. It saw the US military focus more on islands that were less defended, yet large enough to act as a launching pad for future islands to be taken over.
Island Hopping
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii lies in the middle of this huge body of water that separates Asia/Australia and North & South America.
Pacific Ocean
"Gave proof through the night, that...
our flag was still there.
Woody, Buzz, Slinky
Toy Story
Why do ghosts love elevators?
It lifts their spirits.
What was the reasoning behind the United States decision to focus more on Europe first and not Asia, upon entering the fight in WWII
More of our allies were in Europe, and if we could liberate them in the fight against Germany, they could help us defeat Japan later on.
The Allied invasion of Normandy (D-Day) took place in what country during WWII?
France
"Four score and...
- Abraham Lincoln
...seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation..."
Alex, Marty, Melman
Madagascar
You're ink-redable.
How did the Allies opening up multiple fronts on the Southern and Western parts of Europe help the Soviet Union in its fight against Germany during WWII?
It forced Germany to spread out its troops/resources, to other areas away from the fight against the Soviet Union.
This body of water lies in between the "soft-underbelly" of Europe and northern Africa.
Mediterranean Sea.
"We the people of the...
- Preamble of the Constitution
United States, in order to form a more perfect Union..."
Kevin, Harry, Marv
Home Alone
Why did the computer want to get glasses?
This invasion launched by the German forces in the winter of 1944-45 was Hitler's last-ditch effort to try and avoid losing WWII.
Battle of the Bulge
There are a handful of US territories in the Pacific region where the fighting during WWII took place. Name one of these territories that were included in the Pacific Map Activity from class.
Guam, Philippines, Wake Island, American Samoa
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in...
a court of law"
Ham Porter, Smalls, Benny the Jet Rodriguez
The Sandlot
Why did the man get fired from the calendar factory?
Because he took a few days off.
Why were the Battles at Midway and Guadalcanal considered significant turning points in the Pacific front of WWII?
They marked the end of the Japanese expansion, and the beginning of the Allied offensive in the Pacific region of the war.
This small country in the middle of Western Europe has been able to remain neutral despite being in the geographic center of large conflicts such as WWII.
Switzerland
- Ben Franklin
death and taxes.
Mikey, Chunk, Sloth
The Goonies
Three people go out on the town together. The first two walk into the bar. What does the third do?
They duck!