This was the policy the USA adopted that allowed us to trade war materials with anyone whilst remaining "neutral."
What is lend-lease?
100
These were sold by the U.S. gov't to raise money for the war.
What are war bonds?
100
This man commanded the African/Italian invasion and eventually the Third Army in Europe. He was known for ruthlessly treating his soldiers, but keeping them alive.
Who is George Patton?
100
5,000 Americans died as a result of this event in the Philippines.
What is the Bataan Death March?
200
The leader of the Soviet Union during World War II.
Who is Joseph Stalin?
200
This speech, given by FDR, suggested we cut off aggressive nations from the rest of the world.
What is the Quarantine Speech?
200
This practice allowed Americans to conserve resources during the war.
What is rationing?
200
This commander of the allied forces, and later President, led the troops at the Invasion of Normandy.
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
200
This battle was the turning point in the Pacific front of World War II.
What is the Battle of Midway?
300
This happened in September 1939 and officially started World War II.
What is the Invasion of Poland (by Germany)?
300
The Atlantic Charter was signed by FDR and what leader of Great Britain.
Who is Winston Churchill?
300
This specialized agency of the government distributed propaganda.
What is the Office of War Information?
300
He led the first American Army in France.
Who is Omar Bradley?
300
The commander of the U.S. Army in the Pacific, later put in charge of reconstructing Japan.
Who is Douglas MacArthur?
400
This is the policy that allowed Hitler to conquer most of Europe.
What is appeasement?
400
What event happened on December 7th, 1941 which forced us into WWII?
What is Pearl Harbor?
400
This court case determined that civil liberties could be limited during wartime.
What is Korematsu vs. U.S.?
400
This country suffered 20 million casualties by the end of the war.
What is the Soviet Union?
400
This man replaced FDR as President at the end of the war, and made the decision to use atomic weaponry.
Who is Harry Truman?
500
This was signed between Germany and the Soviet Union, but only lasted a few years into the war.
What is the Non-Aggression Pact?
500
FDR said that the attack on the U.S. soil in 1941 would be a "day that lived in...."
What is "infamy..."?
500
The most famous Japanese internment camp in Texas is...
What is Crystal City, TX?
500
This African American soldier was one of the first to serve and was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Who is Vernon Baker?
500
This investigation concluded that individuals are responsible for their actions, even in times of war.