- They allowed Hitler to rampage all over Europe in hopes he would stop or be at least a bit content.
- They also handed over Sudetenland to Germany.
5. When did Japan attack Pearl harbor?
- December 7, 1941
6. What did the government do to ensure that industries produced enough war materials?
- They created jobs by the need of war supplies (uniforms, tanks, anything)
- The US propogated the 'Unity' needed for the war
- Helped the US out of the depression
7. What was Operation Overlord?
- Soviets invade from the east, other Allies attack Germany from the west
- June 6, 1944; D-Day, Landing on Normandy
8. Who succeeded Franklin Roosevelt as president?
- Harry S Truman
9. What actions by the Japanese convinced the US to use the atomic bomb?
- The Japanese did not surrender when it was clear the US was going to win
- The Allies issued the Postdam Declaration warning Japanese they would face utter and absolute destruction if they didn't surrender
10. Explain the importance to Hitler of Germany's 1939 non-aggression treaty with the Soviet Union. Why do you suppose the Soviet Union signed it?
- Hitler wanted Poland, but didn't want to fight the Soviets (so close to their border) so the treaty allowed them to be there, but not in full control
- Neither power was sure whether they would win
11. Why did the government require rationing during the war?
- The materials (like: silk, nylon, flour, & vegetables) were in short supply and by civilians not using as much it leaves more for the armed forces and allies.
12. Why did the allies focus first on the war in Europe rather than on the war in the Pacific?
- They thought that HItler was much more of a threat to their security
13. Re-create the diagram below and compare the roles that the US played in the world affairs during the 1930s and 1940s.
1930s
- Depression
- Isolation
- Amendments passed like crazy
- Freedom of women increases
- Economic Boost
- Interfere in European War
- Cautious government
- Unity in hate of Japanese
- Everyone on the same page
