Who was the Dictator who ruled Germany during WWII?
Who is Adolf Hitler?
During the 1940's, ______ filled otherwise male-dominated jobs while the men were fighting overseas.
Who are Women?
Name used to describe the chilly tension between the US and Russia after the events of WWII
What is the Cold War?
The imaginary line that divides Western Europe (Democracy) and Eastern Europe (Communism).
What is the Iron Curtain?
What event in 1969 gave the United states the lead in the Space Race?
What is the moon landing?
What country was invaded by Germany in 1939, sparking war in Europe?
What is Poland?
What was the name given to gardens planted by men and women in the US during WWII to save resources for soldiers overseas?
What are Victory Gardens?
Who were the three allied leaders during WWII, often referred to as the "Big Three?"
Who is FDR/USA ; Churchill/Great Britain ; Stalin/USSR?
The policy implemented by the Truman administration to stop the spread of Communism after WWII.
What is Containment?
Cuban dictator who developed strong ties with the Soviet Union
Who is Fidel Castro?
As conflict grew outside of the US, these acts were passed by congress to keep the US out of War. It was part of the United State's policy of isolationism
What were the Neutrality Acts?
Most Iconic image of women’s plight in WWII. This figure was often seen flexing her muscle to show her strength.
Who is Rosie the Riveter?
Place where the Allied Nations met to plan war strategy and make post-war plans
What is Yalta?
This Barrier dividing the West and the East became the face of the Cold War
What is the Berlin Wall?
This fear of Communism led the United States to look for an enemy within.
What is the Second Red Scare (Late 1940's - Early 1950's)?
With this policy, FDR shifted from isolationism to international involvement by allowing England to purchase American Military supplies (Tanks, planes, escort destroyers, etc.).
What is Cash & Carry?
The US Supreme Court Case upholding that internment camps were constitutional.
What is Korematsu vs. US?
During what battle was the iconic image of the men raising the flag taken? (Hint: You may have drawn this image in your notes)
What is Iwo Jima?
The United Nations proposed a plan to divide Palestine into a Jewish State and an Arab State, creating this nation.
What is the Nation of Israel?
Initiative designed to provide financial aid to (Democratic) Western Europe to help them quickly rebuild after the war.
What is the Marshall Plan?
What was the main goal of the Atlantic Charter, and what two countries made this declaration?
Declaration between United States and Great Britain outlining their opposition to the Axis Powers
FDR's Action against Japanese living in the US. They were forced to internment camps to be deported
What is Executive Order 9066?
What event pulled the US into the War, and what was the goal of the attack?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor hoping to destroy the United States Navy before they were able to mobilize against them. Japan wanted free reign of the Pacific.
What was the name of the Soviet Union's military treaty against NATO?
What is the Warsaw Pact?
Which Government Agency trained 1,400 Cuban Exiles to invade Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro during the Bay of Pigs?
What is the CIA?