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World War II (1939 - 1945): Individuals 1

Textbook: 684 - 740
Barrons: 317 - 340

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Albert Einsteina scientist - was for using Atomic energy as a source of power
der Fuhrerused to refer to Adolph Hitler
dictatorStalin, Mussolini, Hitler
Dwight D. EisenhowerPresident of the U.S. in the 1950s - US Army General in North Africa during Second World War
General MacArthurUS Army General - led the fight during World War II in the Pacific & the Korean War
George S. PattonUS Army General during World War II - helped lead fight in northern Africa & Europe (France-Germany-Czechoslovakia)- known for being able to motivate his troops
Harry S. TrumanUS President in late 1940s & early 1950s - picked up from FDR
HitlerNazi Germany leader/dictator - ruthless
Il Ducenickname for Mussolini
Jewsoften used as scapegoats throughout history, never more so evident than during World War II
Jiang Jieshualso known as Chiang Kai-shek - leader of National China & Kuomindang
JudeGerman word for Jews
kamikazeit describes Japanese fighter pilots
League of Nationsit came before the United Nations (late 1920s)
Mao ZedongFather of Chinese Communism
MussoliniFascist leader of Italy in 1930s & early 1940s
NISEIJapanese-Americans
refugeespeople forced to flee from their homes & country/nation
Rosie the Riveterpart of US Govt. war propaganda during World War II
StalinSoviet dictator (1930s to early 1950s)
tyrantanother term for dictator
WACsWomen in the Army during World War II
WASPsWomen in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) during World War II
WAVEsWomen in the Navy during World War II
Winston ChurchillBritish Prime Minister (leader) who stood up to Hitler during World War II
United Nationsformed after World War II - a place where all nations can meet to talk
Neville ChamberlainBritish Prime Minister who tried to appease Hitler in 1938 at Munich


Jim Joyce

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