Extract the Facts, Jack!

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Extract the Facts, Jack!
SSUSH19
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SSUSH19 The student will identify the origins,
major developments, and the domestic impact of
World War II, especially the growth of the
federal government. a. Explain A. Philip
Randolphs proposed march on Washington,
D.C., and President Franklin D. Roosevelts
response. b. Explain the Japanese attack on
Pearl Harbor and the internment of
Japanese-Americans, German-Americans, and
Italian-Americans. c. Explain major events,
including the lend-lease program, the Battle of
Midway, D-Day, and the fall of Berlin. d.
Describe war mobilization, as indicated by
rationing, war-time conversion, and the role
of women in war industries. e. Describe Los
Alamos and the scientific, economic, and
military implications of developing the
atomic bomb.
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SSUSH 19a In 1941, civil rights leader A. Philip
Randolph threatened to organize a large civil
rights demonstration in Washington, D.C. to
protest discrimination in the defense industry.
Why did he call off the demonstration?
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SSUSH 19a In 1941, civil rights leader A. Philip
Randolph threatened to organize a large civil
rights demonstration in Washington, D.C. to
protest discrimination in the defense industry.
Why did he call off the demonstration? A.
He decided the protest would not be effective.
B. He was not able to organize enough
demonstrators due to the war. C. President
Franklin Roosevelt prohibited discrimination in
the defense industry. D. Others
threatened to disrupt the demonstration.
In 1941, civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph
called off a large civil rights demonstration in
Washington, D.C. when President Franklin
Roosevelt prohibited discrimination in the
defense industry.
EXECUTIVE ORDER 8802 . . . I do hereby
reaffirm the policy of the United States that
there shall be no discrimination in the
employment of workers in defense industries or
Government because of race, creed, color, or
national origin . . .
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SSUSH19 The student will identify the origins,
major developments, and the domestic impact of
World War II, especially the growth of the
federal government. a. Explain A. Philip
Randolphs proposed march on Washington, D.C.,
and President Franklin D. Roosevelts
response. b. Explain the Japanese attack on
Pearl Harbor and the internment of
Japanese-Americans, German-Americans, and
Italian-Americans. c. Explain major events,
including the lend-lease program, the Battle of
Midway, D-Day, and the fall of Berlin. d.
Describe war mobilization, as indicated by
rationing, war-time conversion, and the role
of women in war industries. e. Describe Los
Alamos and the scientific, economic, and
military implications of developing the
atomic bomb.
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SSUSH 19b During World War II the federal
government forced the relocation of thousands of
Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian
Americans into internment camps. Which statement
BEST describes World War II internment camps?
Camp Amache in southeast Colorado between 1942
and 1945 where 7,000 Japanese-Americans spent
three years in the internment camp during World
War II.
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SSUSH 19b During World War II the federal
government forced the relocation of thousands of
Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian
Americans into internment camps. Which statement
BEST describes World War II internment camps?
A. places where individuals willingly stayed
for the course of the war B. restrictions
without cause on the civil liberties of
individuals C. a way to protect the
businesses and homes of immigrants D.
places where people were free to come and go as
they pleased
WWII internment camps in the U.S. restricted
without cause the civil liberties of Japanese,
German, and Italian-Americans.
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SSUSH19 The student will identify the origins,
major developments, and the domestic impact of
World War II, especially the growth of the
federal government. a. Explain A. Philip
Randolphs proposed march on Washington, D.C.,
and President Franklin D. Roosevelts
response. b. Explain the Japanese attack on
Pearl Harbor and the internment of
Japanese-Americans, German-Americans, and
Italian-Americans. c. Explain major events,
including the lend-lease program, the Battle
of Midway, D-Day, and the fall of Berlin. d.
Describe war mobilization, as indicated by
rationing, war-time conversion, and the role
of women in war industries. e. Describe Los
Alamos and the scientific, economic, and
military implications of developing the
atomic bomb.
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SSUSH 19c In what way did the Lend-Lease Act
provide a compromise between the president and
the belief of many isolationists in Congress?
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SSUSH 19c In what way did the Lend-Lease Act
provide a compromise between the president and
the belief of many isolationists in Congress?
A. It allowed assistance to friendly nations
without the U.S. directly participating in war.
B. It limited American involvement in
European affairs by only providing advisors to
friendly nations. C. It curtailed the sale
of supplies to all nations involved in conflict.
D. It assisted Great Britains efforts
against Germany but did not offer help to other
nations.
The Lend-Lease Act provided a compromise between
the president and the isolationists in Congress
because it allowed assistance to friendly nations
without the U.S. directly participating in war.
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SSUSH 19c The U.S. victory over
Japan at the Battle of Midway
represents the turning point in the
war in the Pacific.
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SSUSH 19c In the D-Day operation, the allies in
World War II successfully
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SSUSH 19c In the D-Day operation, the allies in
World War II successfully A. launched an
air assault on German cities. B. liberated
the Nazis concentration camps. C.
overthrew Mussolini and made Italy an ally.
D. invaded Nazi-occupied France at Normandy.
In the D-Day operation of WWII, the Allies
successfully invaded Nazi-occupied France at
Normandy.
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SSUSH19 The student will identify the origins,
major developments, and the domestic impact of
World War II, especially the growth of the
federal government. a. Explain A. Philip
Randolphs proposed march on Washington, D.C.,
and President Franklin D. Roosevelts
response. b. Explain the Japanese attack on
Pearl Harbor and the internment of
Japanese-Americans, German-Americans, and
Italian-Americans. c. Explain major events,
including the lend-lease program, the Battle of
Midway, D-Day, and the fall of Berlin. d.
Describe war mobilization, as indicated by
rationing, war time conversion, and the role
of women in war industries. e. Describe Los
Alamos and the scientific, economic, and
military implications of developing the
atomic bomb.
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SSUSH 19d World War II efforts on the homefront
included the rationing of sugar and meat, women
entering the industrial workforce and men
mobilizing for war. What did these efforts
indicate?
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SSUSH 19d World War II efforts on the homefront
included the rationing of sugar and meat, women
entering the industrial workforce and men
mobilizing for war. What did these efforts
indicate? A. lack of support for
Roosevelts policies B. support of the
nations efforts in Europe C. a
willingness to allow Japan to conquer China
D. a growing sense of isolationism
WWII efforts on the homefront supported the
nations efforts in Europe by rationing, women
entering the industrial workforce and men
mobilizing for war.
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SSUSH19 The student will identify the origins,
major developments, and the domestic impact of
World War II, especially the growth of the
federal government. a. Explain A. Philip
Randolphs proposed march on Washington, D.C.,
and President Franklin D. Roosevelts
response. b. Explain the Japanese attack on
Pearl Harbor and the internment of
Japanese-Americans, German-Americans, and
Italian-Americans. c. Explain major events,
including the lend-lease program, the Battle of
Midway, D-Day, and the fall of Berlin. d.
Describe war mobilization, as indicated by
rationing, war-time conversion, and the role
of women in war industries. e. Describe Los
Alamos and the scientific, economic, and
military implications of developing the atomic
bomb.
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SSUSH 19e President Truman authorized the
dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan as a way to
Based upon the dogged resistance at Iwo Jima and
Okinawa, the allies determined that as many as
500,000 to one million allied soldiers would die
if an invasion of Japan took place.
Hiroshima after atomic bomb blast, August 1945
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SSUSH 19e President Truman authorized the
dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan as a way
to A. bring World War II to a quick end
B. earn the backing of the Allies in the war
effort C. gain the surrender of Germany
D. spur international atomic research
President Truman authorized the dropping of two
atomic bombs on Japan as a way to bring World War
II to a quick end.
Let there be no mistake we shall completely
destroy Japans power to make war. -- statement
by U.S. President Harry S. Truman, August 6, 1945