Causes of World War II
This time period that caused great economic distress for the United States was a cause in World War II
Great Depression
In what year did World War II begin?
1939
Japan
What was the immediate effect of Pearl Harbor on Japanese-Americans?
Internment/ Relocation Camps
This president made the decision to drop the atomic bombs in Japan.
Harry Truman
This treaty that punished Germany harshly after World War I was a contributing factor to World War II
Treaty of Versailles
This group of individuals were influential during World War II on the home front.
Women
What day, year and month did the attack on Pearl Harbor happen?
December 7, 1941
This court case during World War II established that individuals civil rights and liberties are suspended during times of War
Korematsu vs. United States
This piece of legislation was known as a "standard of achievement" and was designed to protect the basic rights and freedoms of all individuals.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The failure of this organization led to World War II
League of Nations
This act allowed the United States to provide war supplies to allied powers without being directly involved in the war.
Lend-Lease Act
What was the result of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The United States entered World War II
This area was the location of many internment camps
This project created the atomic bombs used to end the war with Japan
Manhattan Project
This term described the policy that allowed Germany and Hitler to expand their territories.
Appeasement
These were influential posters that were used during World War II to promote helping the war effort
Propaganda
What day of the week did Pearl Harbor occur on?
Sunday
This was the federal legislation given out by FDR administration that forced the relocation of Japanese Americans.
Executive Order 9066
This battle nicknamed "Operation Overlord" was a turning point in the war for the allied forces against Germany
D-Day
This action taken by Germany started World War II in Europe.
Invasion of Poland
What two areas were the atomic bombs dropped in Japan?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What was the famous line from President FDR's speech addressing the attack on Pearl Harbor?
A Day that Will Live in Infamy
On the evacuation notice for Japanese-Americans, where did it say they were being sent to first?
Assembly Center
How many people were killed instantly from the bombings dropped in Japan?
120,000