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Chapters 16 & 17: World War II Study GuideDirections: Complete all of the questions & vocabulary to receive extra credit on the unit test!1.) Define the vocabulary & people below:blitzkriegconcentration campgenocidefascismNazismnon-aggression pactBattle of MidwayD-DayV-E DayG.I. Bill of RightskamikazeinternmentrationingManhattan ProjectNuremberg Trials2.) Russia transformed from a rural or agrarian country to a(n) ________________________ one.3.) What was the goal of the Lend-Lease Act?4.) What was France & Britain’s policy of appeasement?5.) What caused America to finally give up its isolationist policies and join the war?6.) What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge?7.) What was Truman’s goal in dropping the atomic bombs?8.) Know the agreements of the Yalta Conference.9.) What roles did WAAC women play in the war? (There are 3 listed)10.) Why did Roosevelt use internment camps?11.) Describe the trend of America’s spending during wartime and the outcome of said spending.12.) Which country did Hitler take over first?13.) How did Hitler’s decision to break the non-aggression pact in 1939 lead to a shift in Roosevelt’s position regarding Stalin and the Soviet Union?14.) Explain the outcome of Korematsu v. United States?Long ResponseA.) On December 7, 1941 the United States was viciously attacked at Pearl Harbor by Japanese bomber planes. What were some of the major mistakes made by the United States that allowed Japan to execute a surprise attack? What was the goal the Japanese hoped to achieve by bombing Pearl Harbor and is there anything that could have been done by FDR to avoid this attack? 5 points total.Things to think about and discuss:Describe some of the major mistakes the U.S. made that allowed the Japanese to surprise America with the bombing of Pearl Harbor. (2 points)What did the Japanese hope the U.S. would do following the attack? (1 point)Could FDR or Congress have done anything to help prevent this attack? Explain. (2 points)B.) President Truman had an incredibly difficult decision regarding the use of atomic weapons during WWII. The debate over if this was the right decision rages on until today. Describe the events leading up to the development of the atomic bomb including who was involved and where the testing took place. Why do many consider the decision to use the bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki controversial? Do you believe President Truman was justified in his decision to drop the atomic bomb or do you believe that he could have found another way to convince Japan to surrender? 10 points total. Things to think about and discuss:Describe the events that led to the development of the atomic bomb. Include details/names. (4 points)Why do people consider the decision to drop the bomb controversial? Explain. (2 points)Explain your feelings towards whether President Truman made the right decision to drop the atomic bombs. (2 points) Provide evidence and reasoning for your response. (2 points)Chapters 16 & 17: World War II Study GuideDirections: Complete all of the questions & vocabulary to receive extra credit on the unit test!1.) Define the vocabulary & people below:blitzkriegconcentration campgenocidefascismNazismnon-aggression pactBattle of MidwayD-DayV-E DayG.I. Bill of RightskamikazeinternmentrationingManhattan ProjectNuremberg Trials2.) Russia transformed from a rural or agrarian country to a(n) ________________________ one.3.) What was the goal of the Lend-Lease Act?4.) What was France & Britain’s policy of appeasement?5.) What caused America to finally give up its isolationist policies and join the war?6.) What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge?7.) What was Truman’s goal in dropping the atomic bombs?8.) Know the agreements of the Yalta Conference.9.) What roles did WAAC women play in the war? (There are 3 listed)10.) Why did Roosevelt use internment camps?11.) Describe the trend of America’s spending during wartime and the outcome of said spending.12.) Which country did Hitler take over first?13.) How did Hitler’s decision to break the non-aggression pact in 1939 lead to a shift in Roosevelt’s position regarding Stalin and the Soviet Union?14.) Explain the outcome of Korematsu v. United States?Long ResponseA.) On December 7, 1941 the United States was viciously attacked at Pearl Harbor by Japanese bomber planes. What were some of the major mistakes made by the United States that allowed Japan to execute a surprise attack? What was the goal the Japanese hoped to achieve by bombing Pearl Harbor and is there anything that could have been done by FDR to avoid this attack? 5 points total.Things to think about and discuss:Describe some of the major mistakes the U.S. made that allowed the Japanese to surprise America with the bombing of Pearl Harbor. (2 points)What did the Japanese hope the U.S. would do following the attack? (1 point)Could FDR or Congress have done anything to help prevent this attack? Explain. (2 points)B.) President Truman had an incredibly difficult decision regarding the use of atomic weapons during WWII. The debate over if this was the right decision rages on until today. Describe the events leading up to the development of the atomic bomb including who was involved and where the testing took place. Why do many consider the decision to use the bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki controversial? Do you believe President Truman was justified in his decision to drop the atomic bomb or do you believe that he could have found another way to convince Japan to surrender? 10 points total. Things to think about and discuss:Describe the events that led to the development of the atomic bomb. Include details/names. (4 points)Why do people consider the decision to drop the bomb controversial? Explain. (2 points)Explain your feelings towards whether President Truman made the right decision to drop the atomic bombs. (2 points) Provide evidence and reasoning for your response. (2 points) ................
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