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Invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland, beginning WWII. -
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World War II
World War II was one of the most significant events in the 20th century bringing leaps in technology and making the United States a financial powerhouse. -
US Withholds Gas from Japan
In response to continued Japanese aggression in China, the United States orders gasoline withheld from Japan, sparking protest from the Japanese government. -
Thousands Drafted
The first military draft numbers are drawn, sending thousands of draftees to drill camps all over the country. -
Navy Cracks Japanese Code
United States Naval Intelligence cryptographers crack Japan's secret communications code and learn that Japan intends to conquer China. -
Four Freedoms Speech
FDR asked for increased authority to aid Britain; freedom of speech/expression, of religion, from want, from fear; resulted in Lend-Lease -
US Aids Soviet Union
The United States extends lend-lease aid to the Soviet Union. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese bombing of ships in harbor; resulted in FDR's request for declaration of war against Japan; Germany and Italy responded with declarations of war. -
Japanese Internment Camps
Japanese Internment CampsFear of Japanese-Americans as traitors, sent off (by law) to internment camps; removal of deemed threats in military areas. -
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan project was a secret research and development project of the U.S to develop the atomic bomb. Its success granted the U.S the bombs that ended the war with Japan as well as ushering the country into the atomic era. -
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Scrap Metal Drives
To build tanks, ships, planes, and weapons required massive amounts of metal. The United States called upon the public to donate any scrap metal found. -
Zoot Suit Riots
Racism riots against Mexican laborers (imported for jobs)
