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Canada refuse to let in Jewish refugees (social)
There widespread presence of Anti-semitism in Canada happened during the second world war. As a result of this Canada did not open their doors to Jewish refugees. -
Good Neighbor Policy (Political)
Policy of non-intervention in affairs of Latin American countries, in order to establish good relations. -
America pro-Nazi (social)
Several thousand Americans attend a pro-Nazi rally in Queens. New York. This shows how there were some people that were in favor of Nazism, giving a new perspective of how Americans felt about Nazism. -
Neutrality Act of 1935 (political)
It was passed to deny American firms the right to sell or ship munitions to belligerent nations. The U.S. did not get involved in World War II, and was neutral. -
Neutrality Act of 1936 (political)
It renewed the provisions of the 1935 act for another 14 months, and also forbade all loans and credits to belligerents. Because the wasn't specific enough many companies were able to sell items to Spain making business of their time at war. -
FDR's Quarantine Speech (political)
FDR called for international cooperation against aggression. The president is asking for world peace. -
Munich conference (Political)
Form of appeasement toward Germany, allowing them to capture the sudenland. First form of allied apeasement. -
Money towards the miltary (economic)
The United States budget shows increased spending on national defense. Even though the US wasn't in the war yet it showed how it knew war was inevitable. -
Bad Luck Jews (social)
The Jewish refugee ship the St. Louis arrives in Belgium after being denied access to Cuba and the United States. Most of the passengers are eventually murdered by the Nazis. Many other countries that could have helped refused to, which showed where they stood in the war. -
Economic: Cash and Carry (economic)
It let the U.S. sell products to countries, but they had to pay upfront and without the use of US ships. Now people had more jobs which supported the allies. -
Nazi-Soviet Non Aggression Pact (Political)
Non aggression between Nazi Germany, and Soviet union. This event will be important in the relationship between the two powers, as Germany will soon break this pact. -
Holocaust (Social)
Extermination of the Jewish race led by the Nazi party during WW2. This event is probably the most memorable of the war, as it eradicated over six million people. -
Canada in WWII (social)
Canada declares war on Germany. It was the first country of the Western Hemisphere to enter World War 2, which showed how it wanted to help fight. Also, emphasis on that it was Canada that declared war. -
Neutrality Act of 1939 (Political)
Act to allow America (neutral at this time) to trade with allied belergents. This Act strengthened not only the economy, but the relations with the allied powers. -
Amend the Neutrality Acts (political)
Congress amended the Neutrality Acts, and provided Great Britain and France with arms by adopting a cash and carry plan. The U.S. was heading out of neutrality and getting involved in the war. -
Operation Dynamo (Military)
Evacuation of allied soilders from Dinkirk, France. The allies were cut off by german forces and needed to be rescued. -
United States agrees to supply Britain (economic)
United States agrees to supply Britain with 50 early-model destroyers. The US was making business with Great Britain. -
Tipartite Pact (Political)
The first official pact formed by Japan, Italy, and Germany to form the Axis Powers of WW2. Established who the immidiate enemy was. -
Third term for FDR (social)
FDR elected to an unprecedented third term as president. It showed the confidence the American people had in him. -
Women Working (economic)
There was an increase in the numbers of female workers. Now women were working and it was helping the US in the war effort. -
Defense Manufacturing (economic)
The Office of Production Management is set up to coordinate defense manufacturing and supply material aid to Great Britain. This made more jobs and helped the economy of the US by selling to Great Britain. -
Arsenal of Democracy (Political)
Slogan coined by FDR, which stood for the aiding of the allies to fight without fighting. America would now aid the allies in the war. -
US announces it will build 200 freighters (economic)
US announces it will build 200 freighters for Great Britain. The US was making and supplying Great Britain. In the process the US had to have more people working, bettering the economy. -
Lend-Lease (economic)
The US supplied the Allied nations on credit. It made purchasing things more accessible for the Allies and the US was making money. -
USA declares an oil embargo against Japan (economic)
The USA declares an oil embargo against Japan. It made the Japanese mad and resulted in the bombing on Pearl Harbor. -
Atlantic Charter (Political)
Pivotal policy statement. First statement from allies stating their goals post-war era. -
Latin American Power (social)
Mexico, Bolivia, Panama and Cuba declare war on Japan. This shows how Latin American countries wanted to help fight in the War, even though they weren't bombed by them like the US was. -
Battle of Moscow (Military)
Capture of the russian city of Moscow by Germany. Esseitail battle in the German offensive known as "Operation Barbarossa" -
Mass Migration (social)
When Hitler came into power his set of Anti-Jew laws came into action. In result of this many Jew tried migration out of Germany but were all mostly turned away especially by Canada. -
Rationing (economic)
Rationing in the US begins. This helps in the war effort by ssending its materials to people who need them more, without wasting more money. -
War Production Board (social)
The War Production Board (WPB) was established as a government agency on January 16, 1942 by executive order of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The purpose of the board was to regulate the production of materials and fuel during World War II in the United States. -
USA sends troops (economic)
The USA sends the first troops to Britain. Now there are less workers, which caused jobs to be opened up to other people. -
Emergency Price Control Act (economic)
The Emergency Price Control Act fixes price ceilings and controls rents in areas of defense production. The US was controlling the economy to better help in the war. -
Waste of Oil (economic)
In the first three months of 1942 the German U-boats (submarines) sink more oil tanks than the USA builds. It wasted oil and the USA had to get more of its oil which affected its economy. -
Battle of Coral Sea (Military)
Large naval battle in the Coral sea in the Pacific theatre. First battle in which aircraft arriers and fighter planes engage eachother during the Pacific theatre. -
Development Of Manhattan Project (political)
Research group used to develope atomic bomb. Constructed under FDR, this program was used as a military deturant, and backed by the people. -
Battle of Gazala (military)
Important battle in the western desert campaign. Allies lose this battle and take a very long time to recouperate before continuing North African campaign. -
Battle of Midway (military)
Major naval battle in the Pacific theatre.Americans enflict tremendous damage to Japanese navy during this battle. -
Operation Watchtower (military)
American landings at Guadalcanal. The landings were met with no resistance, but took over six months to clear out Japanese forces. -
Brazil in World War II (economic)
Brazil declares war on Germany and Italy. Brazil was going through a depression. The war brought it out of the depression, and greatly helped shape its future. -
Battle for Stalingrad (military)
Turning point for russian army.Battle gave russian army control of military leverage. -
Japanese Internment Camps (social)
Japanese-American internment was the relocation and internment by the U.S. government in 1942 of about 110,000 Japanese Americans and Japanese who lived along the Pacific coast of the United States to camps called "War Relocation Camps,". This is significant because this was a result in the reaction of Imperial Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. -
Bataan Death March (social)
President Roosevelt ordered MacArthur to relinquish command to Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright and MacArthur. In result of this 25,000 Americans and Filipinos died on the Bataan Death March to captivity. -
Operation Torch (military)
British and American invasion of North African Colonies. First attempt at a two front war. -
War Rationing Books (economic)
War rationing books are issued in America with coupons for gasoline, which joins sugar and coffee. It was another attempt to help in the war effort by rationing even more goods. -
Casablanca (political)
FDR and Churchill meet at Casablanca and decide upon a policy of "Unconditional Surrender". The U.S. wants to be able to control the fate of the country that lost. -
Women Army Corps (social)
The Women's Army Corps was the women's branch of the United States Army. The significance of this was created as an auxiliary unit. -
Zoot Suit Riots (social)
The Zoot Suit Riots were a series of riots in 1943 during World War II that exploded in Los Angeles, California, between white sailors and Marines stationed throughout the city and Latino youths, who were recognizable by the zoot suits. In response to this incident triggered similar attacks against Latinos in Beaumont, TX, Chicago, San Diego, Detroit, Evansville, Philadelphia and New York. -
D-Day (military)
Allied amphibious landings in Normandy france. This was the only way to enter the German controlled France, but cost the allies many soilders. -
Battle of the Philippine Sea (military)
American destruction of japanese aircraft carriers. 5th "carrier to carrier" battle of the pacific theatre. -
G.I. Bill of Rights (social)
This bill included benefits of low-cost mortgages, loans to start a business or farm, cash payments of tuition and living expenses to attend college, high school or vocational education, as well as one year of unemployment compensation. The significance if this law was to provided a range of benefits for returning World War II veterans. -
Battle of the Bulge (military)
Major german offensive in belgium and allonia. Last attempt by Hitler to split Allie's drive in two, away from Germany. -
Battle of the Bulge ghtht
Major german offensive in belgium and allonia. Last attempt by Hitler to split Allie's drive in two, away from Germany -
Yalta Conference (political)
Meeting of America, United Kingdom, and Russia to discuss the outcome of the war, and decide what would be done with Europe. -
Battle of Iwo Jima (military)
America's attempt to capute the island of Iwo Jima, which was nessicary to win the pacific war. Known as one of the bloodiest battles in the pacific theatre. -
Battle of Okinawa (military)
Americas attempt to capture Okinawa, which was neccissary to win the Pacific war. Heart of many bombing raids. -
Battle of Berlin (military)
Final Push for the soviet army in the European theatre. Signified the final battle of WW2 in Europe. -
V-E Day (political)
Victory in Europe day, Which is a celebration to praise the Nazi surrender. Celebrated big in Eurpoe, it signifies the end of the war. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima (military)
America dropped its first atomic bomb on Japan to end the way in the Quickest way possible. -
Nagasaki (economic)
The United States drops an atomic bomb on Nagasaki. This ended the war. Had the war not ended and America could have been producing more goods benefiting the economy. -
VJ Day (social)
Victory over Japan Day is a name chosen for the day on which the Surrender of Japan occurred. The significance of this was effectively ending the war with Japan.
