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SSUSH19
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 Randolph’s proposed march on
Washington, D.C., and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s
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.
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?
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 . . . “
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 Randolph’s proposed march on Washington, D.C.,
and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 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.
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.
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.
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 Randolph’s proposed march on Washington, D.C.,
and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 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.
**SSUSH 19c
In what way did the Lend-Lease Act provide a compromise between the
president and the belief of many isolationists in Congress?
**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 Britain’s 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.
SSUSH 19c
The U.S. victory over Japan
at the Battle of Midway
represents the turning point
in the war in the Pacific.
**SSUSH 19c
In the D-Day operation, the allies in World War II successfully
**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 Nazi’s 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.
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 Randolph’s proposed march on Washington, D.C.,
and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 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.
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?
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 Roosevelt’s policies
B. support of the nation’s 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 nation’s efforts in
Europe by rationing, women
entering the industrial workforce
and men mobilizing for war.
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 Randolph’s proposed march on Washington, D.C.,
and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 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.
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
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 Japan’s power to make war.”
-- statement by U.S. President Harry S. Truman,
August 6, 1945