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secret development of US nuclear arms
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half a million people march on Washington to demand equal and fair work and black rights.
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gave military supplies and food to countries the U.S saw as vital to its safety.
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Japanese launch a surprise attack on the American naval base pearl harbor.
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the U.S attacks the midway island to cripple the Japanese navy and capture an important staging area.
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an allied invasion in order to recapture France.
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a last-ditch attempt by the Germans to invade the western front
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the first invasion of the Japanese homefront. it was also an important staging area for bombing runs.
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ended with the German surrender and death of Hitler.
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atomic bombs were dropped on these cities as a test and swift end to the war
