World War II facts Flashcards
(20 cards)
When did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941
How many battleships were attacked at Pearl Harbor?
Eight
What is remembered as one of the worst tragedies of WWII?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Why were Japanese Americans forced into internment camps?
President Roosevelt deemed them vulnerable to espionage
How many relocation centers were there for the Japanese Americans?
Ten
When did the imprisonment of the Japanese Americans end?
December, 1944
When was the last internment camp closed?
1946
When did the rationing of food items begin?
May, 1942
How many victory gardens were planted between 1942-1945?
30 Million
What was passed in June 1940?
The Selective Training and Service Act
What year did the Selective Service Act expire?
1947
What industry saw the greatest increase in female workers?
The Avaition Industry
What became one of the most successful recruitment tools for women in American history?
“Rosie the Riveter”
What was the Voice of America?
The official broadcast arm of the U.S. government
When was the propaganda effort official in the U.S.?
1942
What was the purpose of the GI Bill of Rights?
It provided returning war veterans with financial assistance for education
When did FDR sign the GI Bill of Rights?
June 22, 1944
When was D-Day?
June 6, 1944
Where did D-Day take place?
The beaches of Normandy
What was the SS. St. Louis?
A German passenger ship
