Although American troops won this battle, it showed the determination of the Japanese...a famous picture was also taken here.
What is Battle of Iwo Jima
100
In overall command of the invasion of France.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower
100
Campaign meant victory over Hitler’s racism abroad and victory over racism at home.
What is the “Double V” campaign
100
Was signed by 62 countries prior to World War II, condemning warfare but providing no enforcement mechanism.
What is Kellogg-Briand Pact
200
Italy
Benito Mussolini
200
Hitler lost this battle after he decided to focus on bombing civilians in cities instead of destroying military targets.
What is Battle of Britain
200
Upon evacuating the Philippines, said “I shall return”
Who is Douglas MacArthur
200
This happen as a result of a presidential order allowing the military to declare any part of the United States to be a military zone.
What is many Japanese Americans were moved to internment camps.
200
A policy known as Britain and France gave in to Hitler’s demands.
What is appeasement
300
USSR
Joseph Stalin
300
Russian troops defeat the Germans, sending them on a retreat. The German army will not recover from this loss.
What is Battle of Stalingrad
300
Highest-ranking African American officer in the U.S. Army,
Who is Benjamin O. Davis
300
The secret American program to build an atomic bomb
What is the Manhattan Project.
300
Adolf Hitler blamed Germany’s defeat in World War I on them.
What is Jews.
400
England
Winston Churchill
400
Hitler's last attempt to break through the Allied lines. He was defeated, leading to Germany's eventual surrender. Americans played a large role in this battle
What is Battle of the Bulge
400
Led the American team of engineers and scientists building the atomic bomb.
Who is Robert Oppenheimer
400
Roosevelt created this ending discrimination in hiring workers in defense industries.
What is Fair Employment Practices Commission
400
Roosevelt’s way of getting arms to Britain without Britain having to pay cash.
What is The Lend-Lease Act
500
Spain
Francisco Franco
500
Turning point in the war in the Pacific. American naval forces destroyed 4 Japanese aircraft carriers
What is Battle of Midway
500
Head of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters who pressured Roosevelt to provide jobs for African Americans.
Who is A. Philip Randolph
500
Began rationing, or limiting the availability of, many consumer products to make sure enough were available for military use.
What is Office of Price Administration
500
Roosevelt disregarded the tradition George Washington had set by doing this.