a.) Also included are biographies of the fieldworkers who conducted and arranged the interviews, complete transcripts of the interviews, related manuscripts, and original disc sleeves. a.) protecting U.S. economic interests in China Developed specifically for educators in Jewish settings, these lessons lead middle and high school students through an examination of the Holocaust from a historical perspective and consider what this particular history has to do with what it means to be Jewish. After the United States entered World War II Congress acted to provide for the expedited naturalization of noncitizens serving honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces. Congress finally passed a Displaced Persons Act only reluctantly, and without public hearings. D. The U.S. rejected Japan's demand of expansion. b.) Almost every country in the world participated in World War II.Most were neutral at the beginning, but only a relatively few nations remained neutral to the end. They had developed a new technology that was able to jam the Nazi radar. We are going to win the war and we are going to win the peace that follows. C. C. The image and reality of overall economic prosperity--and the upward mobility it provided for many white Americans--was not lost on those who had largely been excluded from the full meaning of the American Dream, both before and after the war. C) not have to listen to unfavorable views. D. By the time the United States entered World War II, it had already been providing aid to areas threatened by Axis powers. "The government paid most of the costs for my company to convert to wartime production. ____________________ Petra prefers water-skiing and is quite good at it. D. U.S. code breakers had intercepted the Japanese plans. D) the signing of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. For most Jewish refugees, the new paperwork combined with the lack of access to American diplomats ended their hope of immigration to the United States. Dec. 7. D) They felt it more prudent to use diplomatic means to shut down the camps. What were the reasons behind the U.S. assault on the island of Guadalcanal? Before World War II and the Holocaust, American law made very little distinction between refugees forced to flee their countries due to persecution, and immigrants seeking a better life. Wallace would later become a crucial part of the US Navy, and serve as a Corpsman in the Pacific Theater. To protect Australia from a Japanese invasion, a.) e) no Americans were taken prisoner by the Japanese. increase economic production to meet wartime demands. B. After World War II and the Holocaust, the United States and the international community recognized that refugees and displaced persons merited special consideration and should be dealt with separately from immigrants, who are moving to a new country to seek a better life. The IRO constitution stated that refugees and displaced persons constitute an urgent problem which is international in scope and character and while displaced persons should be returned home, refugees should be assisted by international action. On November 25, 1936, a month after Germany and Italy entered into a treaty of friendship, Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan signed the Anti . A) less than 5 years After World War I, America became an isolationist nation. A. At the last minute, the Senate rejected the Houses proposed amendment, which would have made a distinction between immigrants and refugees by exempting immigrants who could prove they were escaping political or racial persecution. In 1951, the United Nations adopted the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, which has been signed by 145 nations. A. It would require fewer resources and pave the way for an Allied invasion of Italy. "As a business owner, I had to begin to deduct a federal income tax from my employees' paychecks. Shortly after entering World War II, the United States began the Manhattan Project to. What was the effect of Hitler's blitzkrieg tactics? A. contributing to a "black market" for consumer goods. B. a joint U.S.-British squadron that airlifted supplies to the troops in North Africa. American officials were concerned that unfriendly governments would use family members as hostages or bargaining chips to coerce immigrants to commit acts of sabotage or espionage. Why is Frank hopeful that the Nazi reign will end? D. It gave Germany a pledge of military support from the Soviet Union. C. Both collections are included in this presentation. The initial purpose of the Nazi concentration camps was supposedly to The United States responded in kind, and therefore entered World War II. "Despite wartime mobilization, we continued to feel the negative effects of the Great Depression. The US military was not prepared to fight a global war in 1941. Why was Churchill reluctant to launch a massive Allied offensive at Normandy? "When the Japanese attacked, most factories were already set up to produce for the war effort." Why were Jewish refugees on the ocean liner St. Louis turned away while trying to enter the United States in 1939? "The federal government encouraged us to continue producing consumer goods to keep American citizens happy. A) Spanish Civil War and World War II 1,584cc air-cooled OHV flat 4-cylinder engine Single Solex 34 PICT 3 carburetor 46bhp at 4,000rpm 4-speed manual transmission 4-wheel independent suspension 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes *Lots of dealer installed options *Complete with top, side curtains, and wooden floormats *Nary a more perfect summer ride exists The Type 181The Thing Volkswagen's "Thing" had its roots in a military . The Johnson-Reed Act also mandated that potential immigrants present their paperwork and receive US immigration visas at consulates abroad, prior to leaving for the United States. The relationship between the Allies was complicated by After the war, the United States and the international community used a series of directives, organizations, and laws to help displaced European refugees, including Holocaust survivors, immigrate to new countries. . D) the Allies moved toward Germany from the east, west, and south. Germany and Japan were to pay for the resettlement of displaced persons from the countries they formerly occupied. In particular, World War II led many women to take jobs in defense plants and factories around the country. A.Germany was able to take over much of Europe by 1940. These recordings total approximately seven and one half hours and were also used to create a radio program, entitled "Dear Mr. President," which was broadcast in May 1942. it eliminated Japan's main refueling station for its air force. c.) Sources. According to Truman, his main goal in deciding to use the atomic bomb was to promote the spread of democracy all over the world. his skillful handling of the Allied offensive at Normandy. They sought peace through isolation and throughout the 1920s advocated a policy of disarmament and nonintervention. A. B. B. State Department officials could advise a potential immigrant on the probability that he/she would be allowed to enter due to health or economic status, but entry decisions were made upon disembarking in the United States. A) A group of Nazi generals hatched the plan to assassinate Hitler. The result is a portrait of everyday life in America as the United States entered World War II. These laws did not change in the 1930s, as desperate Jewish refugees attempted to immigrate from Nazi Germany. A. Roosevelt placed an embargo on Japan. Explore a timeline of events that occurred before, during, and after the Holocaust. Usually it refers to the period when the United States and other members of the SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) joined the forces with the Republic of South Vietnam to contest communist forces, comprised of South Vietnamese guerrillas and regular-force units, generally known as Viet Cong (VC), and . C. Did not destroy all airfare ", d.) Congress demanded an immediate end to the war 1942: Feb. 19. To seize islands vital to Japanese transportation and communication. B) victory over the Axis Powers and the Soviet Union D. C. Dwight D. Eisenhower was made Supreme Commander of Allied Forces following D. the establishment of internment camps for resident aliens. C. the military did not expand quickly until after the creation of the draft. A. acknowledged Japan had committed too many of its resources to defending Hong Kong. D.France and Britain sent troops to defend Poland. Japan had also developed the atomic bomb While overall immigration into the United States did not increase, between 35,00040,000 DPs, most of whom were Jewish, entered the United States between December 22, 1945, and July 1, 1948, under provisions of the Truman Directive. A) the Nazi doctrine of Aryan racial superiority. But within two years of the end of the war, new challenges and perceived threats had arisen to erode that confidence. Audie Murphy famously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for b.) The United States did not sign the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention, instead passing its own set of laws which also aided specific groups of refugees for limited periods of time. "Most defense contracts went to small businesses like the one I own." The American Theater was a theater of operations during World War II including all continental American territory, and extending 200 miles (320 km) into the ocean.. Owing to North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict (in Europe, the Mediterranean and Middle East, and the Pacific) the threat of an invasion of the continental U.S. or other areas in . A. He warned that there were "hard and bitter days ahead," but pledged that the United States and its allies would "have Ukraine's back" as the war . c.) Soviet mistrust of Western intentions. The origins of the policy may be traced back to the 1938 decision by the US to permit weapons sales to Great Britain and France on a "cash and carry" basis. A) punish Japan for carrying on the war. dividing power in Germany amongst the Allied Powers The bill, Truman stated, reflects a singular lack of confidence by the Congress in the capacity and willingness of the people of the United States to extend a welcoming hand to the prospective immigrants.. To invade and occupy Italy C) transform "undesirables" into productive members of society. b.) ffidavits, attesting to their identities and good conduct, from several responsible disinterested persons, in addition to financial affidavits. B. The only editing redacted interviewee names from several recordings and removed Leadbelly's two songs for which permissions have not yet been received. A.It stated the United States would only accept an unconditional surrender of Germany. General Bradley had less experience in launching amphibious attacks. After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States declared war against Japan and entered World War II. increasingly took on more global responsibilities. The entry of the United States into World War II caused vast changes in virtually every aspect of American life. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (known as the Hart-Celler Act), which eliminated the national origins quotas that for 40 years had seriously limited the ability of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe, Africa, and Asia, to obtain US immigration visas. C. b.) TTY: 202.488.0406, In 1929, immigration was further limited to a total of 153,879 and the new quotas were re-calculated using complicated math based on the existing national origins of the population as reflected in the 1920 census and the new immigration cap. Pressure from China, a.) . With the help of American troops, the Allies were able to push back Germany in Europe by 1944 and the United States ended World War II in August of 1945 with the atomic bombing of Japan. World War II started on September 1, 1939, with the German invasion of Poland. Depression; Isolationists thought aid would prolong the Depression. In the Soviet Union, a "cult of personality" developed around Stalin. Its involvement culminated in using newly American invented nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to defeat Imperial Japan in the Pacific War. "As a business owner, I had to begin to deduct a federal income tax from my employees' paychecks. D. American women and minorities found new opportunities. B) about 10 years "The government paid most of the costs for my company to convert to wartime production. The overall impact of such public policies was almost incalculable, but it certainly aided returning veterans to better themselves and to begin forming families and having children in unprecedented numbers. C. The 1967 United Nations Refugee Protocol expanded the 1951 Refugee Convention, which had originally limited the definition of refugee to people who had been displaced in Europe prior to 1951. He died of a brain hemorrhage on April 12,1945. C) Allied Powers agreed to divide Germany into four zones of occupation. The executive branch of the U.S. government was given unprecedented authority with B) the Great Depression destroyed U.S. foreign trade. A) gathered widespread support for the creation of a Jewish homeland. Students connect themes from the film to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's concept of single stories," and then consider what it would take to tell more equitable and accurate narratives. the League of Nations. Which area on the map received the MOST aid from the U.S. prior to 1942? In what periods was the Mississippi River a national boundary, and why was control of the river important for the United States? avenging the attack on Pearl Harbor Which U.S. government agency was formed as a response to the news that the Soviet Union had detonated a nuclear device? A) victory over fear and want, as described in the Four Freedoms speech C. Passive Approximately 80,000 Jewish DPs entered the United States between 1948 and 1952 under the Displaced Persons Act. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW B) the establishment of the U.N. Security Council. a.) This presentation was made possible with the generous support of the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute and the New Deal Network. A. Nazi Germany declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941. It would allow the Allies to gain control of the precious oil fields in the Middle East. What did the existence of kamikaze pilots reveal about the Japanese military? The United States long reserved its most lucrative occupations for an elite class of white men. A combination of presidential directives and congressional legislation aided other specific groups of refugees. "As the war continued, the supply of weaponry became greater than demand and prices fell." B. refugees who had fled from Nazi-occupied Europe. D. Aggressive, What was the effect of this reaction on the aggressors? Truman's advisors were concerned that Great Britain might claim territory in Asia if fighting continued. What was the result of the Battle of the Bulge? C. It gave Germany new territory as the Soviets tried to appease Hitler. How long did it take for the value of U.S. imports to double after World War II? D. a German airborne force who rescued Mussolini from a mountaintop fortress in Italy. B) The Nazi racial classification laws were officially put into effect. 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