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Four men rose to dictatorship.
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Stalin- Soviet Union
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Jewish people were targeted and put in death and labor camps. This tragic event killed millions of Jewish and non-Jewish people.
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Hitler and Stalin (sworn enemies) realized they had much to gain from working together. This non-aggression pact eliminated the threat on Hitler from the east.
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The Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor after months of careful planning. Their attack devasted our military and families everywhere. This event provoked America to join the war.
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This speech told America that we would be joining the war, consoled families on fallen soldiers, and encouraged Americans join in the war effort.
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The US forced Japanese immigrants and Japanese-Americans into camps after the 9066 executive order was made.
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The US sent an invasion to Omaha Beach. The Germans had a very strong defense and were anticipating the attack. It was a bloodbath.
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The US bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki with new weapons: Atomic bombs. Anyone and anything within a 5 mile radius was destroyed. Many died horrible, slow deaths. It was a victory for America and a devastating loss for Japan.
