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These countries were known as the Axis Powers
What is Germany, Italy and Japan
100
This tactic was known as 'lightning war' and was used by Germany early in the war
What is blitzkrieg
100
The President of the United States during the start of World War II
What is Franklin D. Roosevelt
100
When the country refused to enter the war or takes sides this was known as
What is isolationism (American Isolationism)
100
The surprise attack by Japan on the United States happened here.
What is Pearl Harbor
200
These countries were known as the Allied Powers
What is Britain, France, and the United States (Poland, USSR okay)
200
During World War II, this type of ship helped make air combat the most important aspect of naval warfare
What is the aircraft carrier
200
The prime minister of Great Britain for much of World War II?
What is Winston Churchill
200
These ships could be massed produced in just 42 days and help America supply the allies during the war.
What is liberty ships
200
This type of war mobilization helped motivate people to support the war effect.
What is propaganda
300
This country was the first to be annexed by Germany
What is Austria
300
This was the battle between the German Luftwaffe and the Royal Air Force after the fall of France.
What is the Blitz (or Battle of Britain)
300
This famous American General during World War II said, 'I shall return'.
What is MacArthur
300
This office was put in charge or coordinating all of the United States war time production
What is Office of War Mobilization
300
The head of the Manhattan project was this famous scientist
What is Oppenheimer
400
This country suffered the most civilian casualties during World War II
What is China
400
This famous Pacific Battle was known as the turning point in the war
What is the Battle of Midway Island
400
The city where the German army suffered it's most devastating defeat in Europe was named after this important World War II leader.
What is Stalin
400
These were planted to help grow food in order to defeat the enemy.
What is victory garden
400
DAILY DOUBLE: This domestic campaign advocated for victory at home over racism and abroad over fascism.
What is Double V Campaign
500
This country who managed to remain neutral throughout the war was ruled by a fascist dictator who was supported by Germany and Italy.
What is Spain
500
America's invasion of this Japanese home island was the sight of brutal warfare topped off with the mass suicide of Japanese civilians.
What is Okinawa
500
This former Japanese General was made prime minister and was in charge of much of the Japanese war machine.
What is Hideki Tojo
500
Members from this Native American tribe were used to create and relay our codes on the Pacific Front.
What is Navajo (Code-talkers)
500
This type of bombing was used to a devastating effect on many Japanese cities.
What is carpet firebombing