Rise of Dictators
First fascist leader to rise to power in Europe
Who is Benito Mussolini?
The date Japan invaded Manchuria
What is 1931?
Number of Latino Medal of Honor recipients in WWII
What is 17?
Name the military strategy used in the Pacific
What is island hopping?
Name the program that brought Mexican workers to the US
What is the Bracero Program?
This country's military leaders argued that seizing territories was the only solution to economic struggles
Answer: What is Germany?
This pact formed the initial Axis alliance
What is the Tripartite Pact?
Name of the Mexican American Marine who captured over 1000 enemy soldiers
Who is Guy Gabaldon?
Two key military leaders in the Pacific
Who are Douglas MacArthur and Chester Nimitz?
What did women do during the war effort?
What was working in factories, joining military support roles, and replacing male workers?
Name two characteristics of fascist governments from Dr. Britt's list
What are (1) nationalism, (2) militarism, (3) controlled media, or (4) corporate power
Name three specific acts of aggression by Germany before WWII
What are (1) remilitarization of the Rhineland, (2) annexation of Austria, (3) invasion of Czechoslovakia?
Tell the story of Silvestre S. Herrera's Medal of Honor actions
What was his heroic defense of his unit by absorbing enemy fire and continuing to fight despite severe injuries?
Describe the role of Navajo Code Talkers
What was their critical work in creating an unbreakable communication code during military operations?
Explain the purpose of rationing and victory gardens
What was a method to conserve resources for the war effort and increase food production?
Explain how dictatorships typically evolve
What is a process of gradually eroding democratic institutions, suppressing opposition, and consolidating power?
Explain the Munich Conference and its outcome
What was an agreement that allowed Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia in an attempt to avoid war?
Describe Dr. Hector P. Garcia's contributions during and after WWII
What was his work advocating for Latino veterans' rights and fighting discrimination?
Explain the significance of the Battle of Midway
What was a turning point in the Pacific War that shifted naval superiority to the United States?
Describe "Operation Wetback"
What was a controversial deportation program targeting Mexican immigrants?
Compare and contrast democratic vs. authoritarian governments
What is the key difference between citizen participation and government control of individual rights?
Describe how the League of Nations responded to early acts of aggression
What was a largely ineffective response of diplomatic protests and economic sanctions?
Explain the Longoria Affair and its significance
What was a pivotal moment in Mexican American civil rights challenging racial segregation in funeral services?
Describe the Bataan Death March
What was a brutal forced march of American and Filipino prisoners of war resulting in numerous deaths?
How did WWII impact the Great Depression?
What was the massive industrial production and government spending that finally ended economic stagnation?