World War II and the Early Cold War Free Online FlashCards

What event began World War II in Europe?

World War II began in Europe when Nazi Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939.

What brought the United States into World War II?

Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, ended major U.S. debate over entering the war.

What did the World War II home front involve?

The home front was the civilian mobilization supporting military operations through factories, farms, laboratories, transportation, taxation, and public cooperation.

What did “Rosie the Riveter” symbolize?

“Rosie the Riveter” symbolized women’s participation in wartime industrial work, although women often earned less and were expected to leave many jobs after the war.

What were the two victories in the Double V campaign?

The Double V campaign called for victory over fascism abroad and victory over racism at home.

What did Executive Order 9066 authorize?

Executive Order 9066, issued on February 19, 1942, authorized military exclusion areas and was used primarily to remove and incarcerate people of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast.

How many Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II?

Approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans were forced from their homes; nearly 70,000 were U.S. citizens.

What was the Holocaust?

The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945.

What legal principle did the Nuremberg trials reinforce?

The Nuremberg trials helped establish that individuals, including state officials, could be held legally responsible for atrocities committed in the name of a government.

When did the United Nations officially begin?

The United Nations officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, to promote peace, cooperation, human rights, and international law.

What roles did the Bretton Woods institutions serve?

The International Monetary Fund promoted monetary cooperation and exchange-rate stability, while the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development supported reconstruction and development.

What was the goal of containment?

Containment sought to limit the expansion of Soviet power rather than immediately eliminate communism.