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What was the European Theater in WWII?
The part of WWII fought in Europe, including battles in France, Germany, and the Soviet Union.
What was the Pacific Theater in WWII?
The part of WWII fought in the Pacific Ocean, including battles between the U.S. and Japan.
Who were the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan—countries that fought against the Allies.
Who were the Allied Powers?
The U.S., Britain, Soviet Union, France, and other nations that fought against the Axis.
What is Isolationism?
A policy where a country avoids involvement in foreign conflicts (e.g., the U.S. before Pearl Harbor).
What was the significance of the Atomic Bomb?
The U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan’s surrender and ending WWII.
What is the United Nations?
An international organization formed after WWII to promote peace and prevent future conflicts.
What happened at Pearl Harbor?
A surprise attack by Japan on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, leading the U.S. to enter the war.
What was D-Day?
The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, which was a turning point in the war against Germany.
What was the Invasion of Poland?
Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, leading Britain and France to declare war on Germany.
Who was Winston Churchill?
The Prime Minister of Britain during WWII, known for his leadership and speeches.
Who was Harry Truman?
The U.S. President who decided to drop the atomic bombs on Japan.
What is Total War?
A war where all aspects of society, including civilians and industries, are involved in supporting the war effort.
What were Internment/Incarceration Camps?
Places where people, especially Japanese Americans, were forcibly held during WWII due to fear of espionage.
What was the significance of the Invasion of Poland?
Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland, prompting Britain and France to declare war. This marked the start of WWII.
What happened at Pearl Harbor?
Japan, led by Emperor Hirohito, attacked the U.S., leading President Franklin D. Roosevelt to declare war.
What was D-Day?
The U.S., Britain, and Canada launched a massive invasion of Nazi-occupied France, forcing Germany into retreat.
What was the impact of the Atomic Bombs?
The U.S., under Harry Truman, dropped bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan’s surrender.
How were civilians impacted by WWII?
Civilians faced bombings, food shortages, forced labor, and displacement. Many suffered under Nazi occupation, and millions were killed in the Holocaust.
What is Genocide?
The mass killing of a group of people based on race, religion, or ethnicity.
What was the Holocaust?
The genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by Nazi Germany.
What is Propaganda?
False or misleading information used to control public opinion (e.g., Nazi anti-Jewish propaganda).
What were Boycotts during the Holocaust?
Nazis encouraged Germans to stop buying from Jewish businesses.
What were Ghettos during the Holocaust?
Walled-off areas where Jews were forced to live in terrible conditions.
