Question 1

Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important:
1. International Brigades
2. Manchukuo
3. quarantine
4. Atlantic charter
5. Pentagon
6. Final Solution
7. Willow Run
8. World Bank
9. Bracero Program
10. G.I. Bill of Rights

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Question 2

What model for decolonization did the United States offer to Europeans?

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The United States offered the case of the Philippines as a model for decolonization, as it was a former U.S. colony that gained independence in 1946.

Question 3

What was the size of the American army at the time of Roosevelt's first inauguration?

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At the time of Roosevelt's first inauguration in 1933, the size of the American army was about 140,000. This period was before the massive military expansion that occurred during World War II.

Question 4

What did Polish forces send against the German tanks that invaded the Eastern European nation in September 1939?

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Polish forces famously, though somewhat mythologized, sent cavalry units against German tanks during the invasion of Poland in September 1939. This act has been widely reported, although the effectiveness and circumstances of these charges are often misunderstood or exaggerated.

Question 5

How did the Japanese Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku assess generate prospects at winning the war against the United States?

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Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku, recognizing the industrial and military might of the United States, believed that Japan's chances of winning a protracted war were slim. He thought that Japan's only hope lay in a quick and decisive victory that would demoralize the enemy. His assessment also considered the broader context of World War II, including the performance of Germany against the Soviet Union, as the outcome of these battles would significantly affect the overall balance of power and the ability of the United States to project power into the Pacific.

Question 6

The typical battles between US forces and to the Japanese in the Pacific were

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The battles in the Pacific were often island-hopping campaigns that involved relatively small forces and were concluded in a short period, typically a week or two.

Question 7

When did Hitler and his henchmen approve the so-called final solution?

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The so-called final solution, which was the plan to exterminate the Jewish people, was formally approved by Hitler and his close associates early in 1942, culminating in the Wannsee Conference on January 20, 1942.

Question 8

What was the downside of defense industry jobs that provided health benefits?

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Defense industry jobs that provided health benefits reduced pressure for labor unions to push for a national health insurance system, as workers in these industries were less motivated to demand broader healthcare reforms due to their own coverage.

Question 9

How did the Navajo Indians assist US forces during World War II?

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The Navajo Indians assisted US forces during World War II by using their language to create an unbreakable code, which provided secure communications for troops in the battlefield. This code played a crucial role in the success of the United States in several key battles in the Pacific theater.

Question 10

When did the United States officially apologize for Japanese-American internment during World War II?

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The United States officially apologized for Japanese-American internment during World War II in 1988, with the passage of the Civil Liberties Act, which also provided reparations to living survivors of the internment camps.

Question 11

Why was Joseph Stalin committed to the annexation of Poland?

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Stalin viewed an independent Poland as a potential threat to Soviet security, as it could serve as a corridor for invasions from the West, as had happened in the past.

Question 12

Why did the publisher of Time-Life magazine call the end of World War II the beginning of "the first great American century"?

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Question 13

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt ask for a "moral embargo" against Italy in 1935?

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Question 14

Why was the war so good for big business in the United States?

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Question 15

How did U.S. authorities justify the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II?

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Question 16

Why was the election of 1942 so disastrous for the New Deal?

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Question 17

How did World War II stall or promote the cause for civil rights? Consider both events abroad as well as those on the home-front, in the workplace and in public places like city streets and diners.

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Question 18

Was the Holocaust preventable? Discuss opportunities for the United States to intervene in the genocide and assess the motivations behind the decisions of U.S. authorities regarding news about the mass killings of Jews.

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Question 19

Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important:
1. "Greater Germany"
2. Four Freedoms
3. Vichy regime
4. B-29 Bombers
5. Battle of the Bulge
6. Women's Army Corps (WACS)
7. Office of War Information
8. Executive Order 9066
9. Thomas E. Dewey
10. Yalta Accords

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