Leaders
Adolf Hitler
What event led to the US being involved in World War 2?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Who symbolized working women?
Rosie the Riveter
Describe Germany's aggression at the beginning of the war.
Germany ignored the Treaty of Versailles and started building up their army and taking over land from other countries.
Who had to make the decision to drop the atomic bombs?
Harry Truman
Who the United States at the beginning of World War 2?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is known as the turning point of the war in Europe?
D-Day
Why were men not home to work their jobs?
They were fighting in the war.
What country did Germany invade that was very concerning to other Europeans?
Poland
What was the code name for the atomic bomb project?
The Manhattan Project
Who led Great Britain during World War 2?
Winston Churchhill
What major genocide took place during World War 2?
What did US citizens do to help support the war?
Rationing
Describe Japan's aggression in Asia.
Japan started building up their military and conquering islands in the Pacific.
What two cities were bombed using an atomic bomb?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Who led Italy and Japan during World War 2?
Benito Mussolini
Hirohito
What day signifies the end of World War 2?
VJ Day
Which fighter pilots made a name for themselves in the war for being an elite unit that never lost a man?
Tuskegee Airmen
What country did the US seek to push Germans out of?
What group was formed to help prevent future world wars?
The United Nations
Who led the United States at the end of World War 2?
Harry Truman
What battle was a fierce battle in the Pacific but the US eventually won?
Iwo Jima
What did some Americans decided to do to help ease the burden of rationing?
Plant victory gardens.
What did the US try to do at the beginning of the war?
Remain neutral/practice neutrality
Who was the first UN US delegate?
Eleanor Roosevelt