US Before the War
This event brought the US officially into the war
Pearl Harbor
This was the codename for the first day of Operation Overlord
D-Day
President at the beginning of WWII
FDR
This was the character created for propaganda posters for women joining the work force
Rosie the Riveter
US citizens planted these to help deal with food rations
Victory Gardens
These are the two countries that met the requirements for the "Neutrality Act"
Britain and France
This was one of the final battles of WWII in the European Theater
Battle of Berlin
President at the end of WWII
Harry Truman
What event let to the internment of Japanese-Americans?
Pearl Harbor
This group was having difficulty finding work during the war and were facing discrimination
African Americans
This act permitted the sale of any materials, including arms, to nations at war on a “cash and carry” basis
1939 Neutrality Act
What was significant about the Battle of Midway?
Turning point of WWII
Civil Rights activist who helped end the discrimination on government contracted jobs.
A. Phillip Randolph
Families were given these based on family size in regards to purchasing goods
Along with food, this good was also rationed during WWII
gasoline
This act allowed the US to give military equipment and supplies to any nation the president said was vital to the defense of the US
Lend-lease act
The day Germany officially surrendered is known as this
V-E Day
US General who led the seaborne invasion known as D-Day
Dwight D. Eisenhower
This was the group in charge of monitoring the production of military goods
War Production Board
Why was FDR worried about the March on Washington?
Felt it would show that the United States was weak
Define "cash and carry"
Countries would purchase supplies/arms AND had to transport them back themselves
What was significant about the success of D-Day (think of location)
Geographic advantage made it easier to get Allies supplies
This US General led the development of research labs for the Manhattan Project
Leslie Groves
What group was mentioned in Executive Order 9066?
there was not one specific group
This was one of the most remarkable feats created during WWII (hint: they were made in Savannah)
Liberty ship