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Japan Invades Manchuria
This was the beginning of Japanese aggression against China. The goal was to create economic domination through expansion -
Munich Pact
A pact between France, Britain, and Hitler. The pact stated that Hitler could have more land, however, after that session, he cannot have anymore. The pact was broken by Hitler. -
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Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was an attack led by Hitler and other Nazi soldiers against Jewish people. Kristallnacht is also referred to as the night of broken glass”. During the attack synagogues were burned, schools and homes were vandalized, and close to 100 Jewish people were killed. -
Neutrality Acts of 1939
During this time. The US was still practicing isolationist ideals. Their response to aggression was limited due to that however Neutrality Acts were passed to Aid the cause. The Lend-Lease Act, Cash & Carry, and Destroyers for bases deal. -
Lend- Lease Act
The Lend-Lease Act was one of the Neutrality Acts passed in 1939. The Act was passed to Aid the Allies in the war against Germany it stated that the US could Supply France and Britain with arsenal, weapons, and supplies when needed -
Germany Invades Poland
After the Munich Pact was broken Germany invaded Poland. This betrayal led Britain and France to declare war on Germany. The U.S. was still practicing Isolationism, however, FDR took some steps to offer help to the Allies. -
Exec Order 8022
The Exec Order 8022 was enacted as a response to the outcry from the African American community during wartime. It stated that discrimination was PROHIBITED in the defense workforce. -
Atlantic Charter
The Atlantic Charter was a document signed by Winston Churchill and FDR. It strengthened the alliance between Britain and the U.S. It also signified the commitment to ending German and Japanese aggression -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack launched by the Japanese. They attack a US naval base from the air. It was a response to the embargo imposed by the US -
Exec Order 9066
The Exec Order of 9066 was also issued by FDR as a response to Japanese Americans. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, many Japanese American lives were in danger. The order placed Japanese Americans and citizens of Japanese descent into "internment camps" separating them from society. -
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Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a response to Japanese aggression. Its goal was to stop the Japanese from furthering their attacks. The outcome of the war was Japan going on defensive -
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Operation Torch
Operation Torch was a plan devised to invade North Africa. The goal was to free the Mediterranean Sea from German authority and protect the oil fields of the Middle East -
D-Day (invasion of Normandy)
D-Day was was an attack led against Europe led by Dwight D Eisenhower. Thousands of troops stormed the coast of Normandy. This day is also labled as a turning point in WW2 -
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Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge lasted from Dec 16, 1944, - January 25, 1945. It was fought between troops of the allied forces and Germany. The Battle of the Bulge is also referred to as the "beginning of the end of Nazis" -
Korematsu v. United States
Korematsu vs. the US was a court case between American-born Japanese man Fred Korematsu. Due to Executive Order 9066, he as a Japanese-American had to leave his home however he did not want to and argued that placing Japanese-Americans in those camps was unconstitutional. He lost the case and the US ruled that Japanese-Americans in internment camps was constitutional -
Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference was held between the allies Churchill, FDR, and Stalin. During this conference, they discussed how they were going to beat Europe and what was going to be the outcome afterward. Also during this conference, they agreed to march into Korea. -
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Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
August 6th and August 9th bombs were dropped on two Japanese cities Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The plan was developed by President Harry Truman to avoid direct warfare with Japan on their homeland. -
Creation of the United Nations
The United Nations was created in 1945. The US also played a key role in the development of the United Nations. The United Nations is a team of representatives from all across the world its main goal is to promote international cooperation and maintain peace -
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Nuremberg Trials
The Nuremberg Trials were one of the humanitarian effects of World War 2. Nazi soldiers and all that participated in the German reign of terror were prosecuted given the death penalty. The Nuremberg Trials set the precedent for individuals taking responsibility for their own crimes and how to handle future cases regarding war crimes -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine was anointed by President Harry Truman on March 12th, 1947. Its main purpose was to contain Communism in Europe. To Aid the cause supplies needed with shipped to Turkey and Greece -
Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was suggested by Secretary of State George Marshall. Its main goal was to promote economic rebuilding for Europe so they do not fall victim to Communism -
Establishment of Israel
Due to German war crimes, many Jewish lives were in danger. As a result, Israel was established by the Jewish people as a form of self-determination. The establishment of Israel gained the U.S. support -
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Berlin Airlift
The Berlin Airlift secured the first U.S. win confronting the Soviet Union. Food, water, and other necessities were delivered to the people of Berlin via airplane. -
US Establishment of NATO
NATO is the abbreviation for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO was established by the US to direct a military alliance against the Soviet Union -
Soviet Atomic Bomb Testing
After the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Soviet Union started testing its own atomic bombs. This led the U.S. to speed up the process of the creation of the hydrogen bomb which leads to a nuclear arms race. -
Korean Conflict
During the spread of Communism, North Korea invaded South Korea. The US was under the impression they were influenced by the USSR and immediately took action. Troops and financial aid were sent to Korea for support from the US -
Soviet Union launches Sputnik
The launching of the Sputnik started the space race between the Soviet Union and the US. It also resulted in U.S. Congress passing the National Defense Education Act -
National Defense Education Act
Do u.s. Congress passed the National Defense Education Act as a result of the Soviet Union launching the Sputnik. This act promoted learning math and science skills and counteracted the ideology that consumerism made America less competitive and what's likely to win something like a space race. -
Rise of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was built during the spread of Communism. It divided Berlin Germany in half leaving the West for the Allies (U.S., Britain, and France) and the East belonged to the USSR (Soviet Union) -
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan on December 24th. They seek to prop friendly government however Afghanistan resisted. Deer resistance gained us support however it was not publicly shown -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall officially fell in 1989. This fall signaled the end of the Cold War and not too long afterward in 1991 the end of the Soviet Union.
