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Hitler takes power in Germany
I chose this because WWII would never have happened if he didn't come to power. -
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Holocaust
I chose this because this act was a symbol of Hitler's cruelty and prejudice toward Jews, and other "non-perfect" peoples. -
German Blitzkrieg in Europe - WW2 begins
I chose this because this is when the Allies and Axis Powers began fighting. -
Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
I chose this because that led to our entrance to WWII. -
Battle of Midway
I chose this because this was a crucial and decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. -
GI Bill
I chose this because it helped Veterans in turn for them fighting in the war, giving them respect for their efforts. -
V-E Day
I chose this because this marks the victory in Europe by allies. -
V-J Day
I chose this because it marks when Japan surrendered. -
US Drops Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
I chose this because this meant we beat the Nazis to making the Atomic bomb. -
Cold War Begins
I chose this because this started the rivalry between the US and Russia.