Topic.09 Concept Guide

Role of Women During WWII
-made up the work force when all the men were off at war

Cause and Effect of Use of the Atomic Bomb
-used on Japan to end WWII
-Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombed 160,000+ people killed instantly
-controversial because of their magnitude
-built to display power and dominance, but hardly ever used

U.S Foreign Policy Before, During, and After the War
-Neutrality Acts passed
-wanted to stay out of Europe's business and keep to ourselves
-majority of Americans were enthusiastic about joining the war, to retaliate against Japan
-everyone was happy about the economic boom that WWII provided

Effects of War on Europe
-took a long time to rebuild cities, lifestyles, economies
-population loss
-East and West Germany, Berlin divided

Effect of Pearl Harbor Attack
-led to our involvement in the war
-initiated improvements in technology (radar, radio, etc)
-Japanese internment camps across the country

Japanese Internment
-put almost all Japanese Americans into camps with fences and security
-happened because of the attack made on Pearl Harbor by Japan
-people could report anyone they thought was Japanese

Neutrality Acts
-passed by congress in response to the the growing turmoil in Europe and Asia that eventually led to WWII
-repealed in 1941 because of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Purpose of Propaganda
-to gain military and economic support
-persuade people to join a cause
-to cause a revolution

Rationing
-more food could be sent by ships to Europe

Results of WWII
-major destruction and devastation in Europe, especially Germany
-advancements in technology such as radar and the atom bomb
-wealth and affluence in America because of the war economy