Battles/Events
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Two Japanese cities on which the U.S. dropped the atomic bombs to end World War II.
Genocide
the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.
Double V Campaign
African Americans wanted victory abroad (against Hitler) and Victory at home (against rascism/prejudice)
Rosie the Riveter represented what?
Women joining the workforce
What does our school's motto "keeping it R.E.A.L" stand for?
Respectful, Engaged, Accepting, Leader
Pearl Harbor
The bombing by the Japanese airplanes on a U.S. Naval Base in Hawaii. Got the U.S to join WWII
Internment Camps
A place where Japanese people were sent on the West coast of America during WWII.
Axis powers
Germany, Japan, and Italy
Tuskegee Airmen
African American minority group that fought in battles over Europe.
Largest organ of the body
skin
Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded, breaking their agreement, so Britain and France declared war, starting World War II
Stereotype
a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Alllied Powers
U.S., Britain, Frnace, Soviet Union
Bracero
A Mexican laborer who came to the U.S to work temporarily in mostly agriculture work.
The Superbowl final score
35-38 (Chiefs)
D-day
Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944. Brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest invasion force in human history.
Ethnic Minorities
any category of people distinguished by physical or cultural difference that a society sets apart and subordinates
Zoot Suit Riots
A series of riots in L.A. California during WW2, soldiers stationed in the city and Mexican youths because of the zoot suits they wore
Navajo Code talkers
A group of Navajo indians that spoke in code in WWII with the marines in WWII and they were a big help in winning the war.
Which Colors Do Colorblind People Have Trouble Distinguishing?
red and green
Iwo Jima
An invasion of small Japanese islands in the Island Hopping strategy.
Anti-Semitism
hostility to or prejudice against Jewish people.
How did fighting in the Pacific differ than fighting in the Pacific theater?
War on the Pacific between the Japanese and the allies. Consisted of very bloody and brutal fighting.
WAAC
The women's army group during WWII.
Ms. Macias' favorite movie
Shrek 2