World War II

By oscar.mejr
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    Bolivian Mineral Company Uses Refugee Workers (Economical)

    Bolivian Mauricio (Moritz) Hochschild, uses Jewish refugees in his mineral Mines. The 20,000 Jews that are able to work for the mine increase the economy of Bolivia and allow Bolivia to trade more minerals to boost its economy.
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    Battle of the Atlantic (Mitaristic)

    The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest lasting "Battle" of WW2; it was an undeclared naval battle in the Atlantic between American ships (supplies, military and civilian) and German U-Boats. This battle allowed Germany to prolong the War and not allow American forces to quickly come to the European Allies' aid.

  • Neutrality Acts of 1939 (Political)

    The Neutrality Act of 1939 was passed after Germany's invasion of Poland.

  • Cash and Carry Policy (Economic)

    The Cash and Carry Policy was set in order for the U.S. not to fall into the pressure of giving more resources than those that can be paid for. The Policy allowed the U.S. to grow economicly but it also was limited to the amount of money they had. The Policy was set for the buyer to pay in cash and move their products bought by themselves.

  • El Salvador Aids European Jews (Social)

    In the eatrly 1940's consulats to El Salvador arranged to give out citizenship papers to Jews seeking refuge from the Germans. The small country of El Salvador lived up to its name of a savior and saved over 25,000 Jews from the Germans. The migration of the jews pushes its influences in El Salvador later.

  • Alien Registration Act (Social)

    America forces require that all non-citizens registrer with the government. The act is passed to punish all those who want to overthrow the U.S. government. The U.S. is preparing for problems pn the homefront prior to entering the war.

  • Two-Ocean Naval Act (Political)

    The Two-Ocean Naval Act was a security barrier for the U.S. as they made an agreement with the Japanese to settle for a ratio of war ships in the Pacific for an exchange with the U.S. not establishing bases passed Hawaii. The Act was to prevent the Japan from expanding, but it later failed.

  • Peace Time Draft in America (Social)

    FDR issues a peacetime conscription in order to expand army. Officials realize danger of WW2 and prepare to engage in battle by ensuring security.

  • Lend-Lease Act (Economic)

    The Leand-Lease Act was set in order to allow the U.S. to lease products to allied forces and the resources would be paid back for at a later time. The Act allowed the U.S. to grow its economy through more production. This also helped the Allies win the war.

  • Executive Order No. 8802 (Economy)

    The executive order was set in place after the Sleeping Car Porters, led by Phillip Randolph, threatened to march on Washington D.C. THe Executive order ended segregation amongst government officials and started early civil rights movements. The Order allows the economy to grow with the emergence of workers from differenet races.

  • Tuskegee Airmen (Social)

    The Tuskegee Airmen were allowed to participate in the Air Force for the First time in history, they were trained at the segregated Tuskegee Ar Base in Alabama.This shift in racial divisions led helped the African Americans claim part of winning WW2 and allowed them to fight for their country with fellow whites.

  • U.S Cuts off Oil to Japan (Economic)

    FDR stops the sale of oil to Japan as a result of Japanese agression. The cut off of oil angers Japanese officials and also leads them to attack Pearl Harbor due to a necessety of oil.

  • Atlantic Charter (Political)

    FDR and Winston Churchill met off the coast of Newfoundland to set goals of war. The meeting will steer the Allies in a specific direction towards the end and post war.

  • Attack on Pearl Harbor (Social)

    The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack on the America's Pacific Fleet by Japanese. The attack openned the eyes of Americans and gave the government its reasoning to finally joining the war. It changed the view of the war for Americans.

  • Panama Canal Zone (Militaristic)

    The Panama officials allowed American forces to guard both sides of the Canal. The Canal Zone was a major section of Latin America because it provided the U.S. a route to quickly move ships from the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters.

  • Bracero Program Established (Economical)

    U.S. and Mexican officails arranged to have Mexans return to the U.S. in order to work on the homefront so Americans may fight the War. The Bracero program was crucial to boost enlistement ad promote the economy of the U.S. and allow the army to continue to fight.
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    Manhattan Project (Militaristic)

    The Manhattan Project was a project organized by the U.S., with Canadian help, under JR Oppenheimer, to develop an atomic bomb after reports of German attempts are reported. The project involved hundreds of scientists and thousands of indirect workers that worked to create what is the most devasting weapon of war that will push humanity to a brink for the rest of time.

  • Rationing Established (Economic)

    The U.S. begins to ration materials on the homefront to use for the war. The U.S first rations tires, and moves on to food supplies and gasoline, rationing is what allows the U.S. army to remain supplied by the government.

  • Americans Surrender in the Phillipines (Militaristic)

    General McArthur leaves the island of the Phillipines and claims to return, meanwhile American and Filipino forces continue to fight. The surrender will end with a death march of those who oppose the Japanese, but it drives General McArhur to urge for a twin push against Japan.

  • Battle of Midway (Militaristic)

    Huge Naval battle in the Pacific Theater that marked the last Japanese Offensive in the war, the U.S. won the battle after they intercepted messsages from the Japanaese and we able to fortify Midway Island.

  • Office of War Information (Social)

    FDR set up the OWI in order to manage propaganda relations in America. The OW allowed the U.S to send more propaganda and justify their actions and promote the war for American citizens.

  • Brazil Ends Neutrality (Political)

    Brazilian Presedint, Vargas, declares war on Germany after several Brazilian ships are sunk by German U-Boats. Although Vargas was a fascist popular pressure pushes him to declare war, Brazil served as militaristic ally with airfields and troops as well as trading partners.

  • Revenue Act of 1942 (Economical)

    U.S. passes act to collect more taxes for war effort. As U.S. is entering deeper into war, corporation taxes reach their peak and the government can pumpore money into the War Industry.

  • Operation Torch (Militaristic)

    The American-British plan to invade Frech North Africa and open up a two front war. The two front war allows releif for Soviets and change for Germany.

  • Moab Prison Established (Social)

    Japanese are being internered on the West Coast and Moab Prison in Utah was established as one of the largest Prisons in the U.S. The prisons served as "camps" and American offialls provided life neccesities within the camps.

  • Executive Order No. 9066 (Political)

    FDR released the executve as a "security" measure to remove all peoples from Military zones when seen necessary. The order actually provided the U.S. to allow the interment of the Japanese. This caused and still causes political unrest that lasted until today as officials apologize for the U.S.'s actions.

  • Zoot Suit Riots (Social)

    U.S. homefront still full of tension through out U.S. the Riot was targetted toward Mexican Americans in Los Angeles after it was reported that a Mexican American "Zoot Suit" killed an American sailor.

  • Operation Overload (Militaristic)

    The amphibious landing of the Normandy Beaches took place with American, Candadian, and British forces. The storming of the Normandy Beaches proved crucial to pushing Germany further back as it opened another front for the Allies to attack Germany from.

  • G.I. Bill (Economical)

    The G.I. Bill allows Americans soldiers returning from war to partake in the U.S. economy after they return from war. The G.I Bill gives the soldiers returning money for homes, college, or to buy vehicles.

  • Unemployment hits all time Low (economical)

    U.S. unemployment rates falls to 1.5% and America's economy is booming. WIth the war at its climax most Americans on the homefront were commited to helping the war effort. The all time low in unemployment wil aso cause problems later as soldiers return and need jobs.
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    Brazilian Expeditionary Force joins Allied forces (Political)

    The Brazilian Expeditionary Force became the only Latin American force to send troops overseas when it was shipped to participate in the Italian Theatre. The agreement based on Brazil's participation was that the U.S. could build air fields and they will be left to Brazilians.

  • Battle of the Bulge (Militaristic)

    The Battle of the Bulge was the last German offensive in Europe on the western front. The Battle possed a threat to the Allies because the Germans opened a huge "bulge" in the line but German was not able to capitalize as they ran out of resources.

  • Japanese Allowed to Enlist in Canada (Social)

    Canadian Japanese seen a huge hate from Canadians due to racism. The shift to allow Japanese into the army was a large social change, but even then they were only allowed to be translators, unlike in American Army.

  • Yalta Confrence (Political)

    Meeting among the Big Three America, USSR, and England during the war. Set rules for unconditional surrender of Germany and also set up influenctional zones within Europe. USSR also claims to enter Pacific Theater after 90 day grace period.

  • FDR Dies (Social)

    President Roosevelt died shortly after accepting his fourth term as President. The U.S. goes through a greiving period as their leader through the Great Depression and WW2 had died.
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    Potsdam Confrence (Political)

    Meeting between the big three allied powers. The Potsdam Confrence set up plan for future of Germany and set rules for an unconditional Japanese surrender.

  • 1st Successfull atomic bomb tested (Milataristic)

    This test took place in Alamogordo, New Mexico amd "The Little Gadget" was tested in front of military officials and head physcisi Oppenheimer. The first sucessful test of nuclear weapons openned a new field of military weapons, and allowed America to end the war after it was dropped in 1945.

  • First use of Atomic Bomb (Political)

    The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and instantly killed 70,000 Japanese on impact. The bomb was known as the most devestating weapon used, it was used partly to scare the Soviets. To this day nuclear weapons remain a controversial subject amongst politicians.

  • Nagasaki Bombed (Milartaristic)

    Second bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. The bomb proved to be fatal and ensure a Japanese Surrender though the scare tactics.

  • Japanese Surrender (Political)

    Japanese surrendered on the USS Missouri to American forces, collectively ending WW2. The war was finally over and America and USSR became world Powers.