World War II
1. Did Truman decide to drop the bomb, or was the use of the atomic bomb inevitable/unavoidable?
2. Whether you agree with Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb? Why or why not?
3. There is an ancient saying that “In time of war, the laws are silent.” What does this mean in terms of Japanese
Internment in the United States during World War II?
4. What was the Lend-Lease Act? Who were the recipients of the Act? Why did Franklin Delano Roosevelt choose
to participate in the Lend-Lease Act? Was it purely for moral reasons
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Identify the significance of the following battles:
Pearl Harbor:
Iwo Jima:
D-Day:
6. We heard President Roosevelt describe the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as “a day that will live in infamy….”
Infamy means disgrace, dishonor, or great wickedness. What do you think were the various emotions of
Americans in the first hours and days after they heard the news of the attack?
7. Why was World War II so good for the economy? Compare & contrast the economy of the Great Depression
with that of World War II. Who enjoyed increased job opportunities during the War?