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Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles formally ended World War 1, imposing harsh reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions on Germany. It was significant because it fueled German economic hardship and made them resentful, which initially started the ideas that led to WW2
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
In a suprise attack, 353 Japanese planes struck the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor, crippling battleships and killing 2,403 Americans. The attack ended U.S. neutrality and led Congress to declare war on Japan on December 8, 1941, bringing the U.S. fully into World War 2
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We Can Do It Poster
Commissioned by Westinghouse, artist J. Howard Miller's We Can Do It Poster encouraged female war industry workers. The image had large cultural significance and represented women's contributions to the war effort
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Victory in Europe Day
The Allies formally accepted Germany's unconditional surrender, ending combat in Europe. It was significant because it celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany and allowed the beginning of reconstruction in Europe
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Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The U.S. dropped the atomic bomb Little Boy on Hiroshima, killing around 80,000 people and leveling nearly 70% of the city. The bombing was significant because it eventually led to Japan's surrender on August 15, 1945
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