Why did Hitler bring the invasion of Britain to an end?
Frustrated by his inability to conquer Britain. He decided to call of the invasion and focus on the destruction of the Soviet Union
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What was the purpose of the Revenue Act of 1942, and what did it do?
Its purpose was to raise revenue for the war. It raised corporate taxes and required nearly all Americans to pay income taxes.
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What was D-Day?
The day the Allied ships landed on the coast of Normandy.
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What is anti-Semitism
Hatred of the Jews
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Who became the chairman of the National Socialist German Workers' Party?
Adolf Hitler
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What did the Lend-Lease Act allow the United States to do?
It allowed the US to support the Allies in their fight against Germany without actually entering into the war.
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Why were many consumer goods in short supply?
Many of the materials used to make consumer goods were needed for the war effort, and factories that had made consumer goods before the war were converted to make military equipment.
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Why was the Battle of the Bulge an important victory of the Allies?
It came as a result of the last offensive mounted by the Germans. German's defeat marked the end of a serious German resistance in WW II.
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What is totalitarian?
Single party and it's leader suppresses all opposition and controls all aspects of people's lives.
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Who was in the leader of the Soviet Union?
Joseph Stalin
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What nations formed the Axis powers? Allies?
Axis - Germany, Italy, Japan
Allies - US, Great Britain, France, China, and the Soviet Union
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Who were the Nisei?
Japanese Americans who were American citizens born in the US.
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How many people died during the Holocaust?
As many as 6 million Jews.
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What is appeasement?
It's when Britain and France thought that they could avoid war by accepting all of Germany's demands.
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What actions did Stalin use to gain obedience from Russian people?
Executed rivals and their supporters and sent millions of Russions to labor camps.
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What diplomatic actions did the US take to prevent Japan from taking other nations in Asia?
Froze all Japanese assets in US banks and stopped the sale of many resources to Japan.
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Why were Japanese Americans put in internment camps?
Americans were afraid that their loyalty was with Japan and that they were enemies of the state.
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What is significant about the Battle of Midway?
It was the first major Japanese defeat.
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What is blitzkrieg?
Lightening War
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What goals did the leaders of nations of Germany, Italy, and Japan share in the 1930s?
To expand their political powers and add to their nations' territories.
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Why did the US enter into WW II?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor forced the US to enter the war.
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What was one positive and one negative to minorities during war time.
For some, it brought opportunities of new jobs and a new role in society. For others, the unfair treatment left lasting scars.