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Japan wanted to create a sphere of economic domination, so it attacked China and Indochina. Japan was trying to solve its economic issues, but the US placed an embargo on trade in response. This is important in history because this proves to be a main motivation for future Japanese attacks in WWll.
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This pact was made by Britain and France which gives some land to Hitler so that he won't conquer any more afterward. Hitler broke the pact and continued to take land. This is important in history because the formal policy of appeasement was broken. This shows that Hitler is going to do what he wants, so the war may be long.
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This event is also known as the "night of broken glass". During this time, the Nazis burned down Jewish buildings and killed almost 100 Jews. This event is important in US history because it showed that the US didn't do much to help at the time, even though they knew it was happening.
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These acts were first made to keep America in isolationism so that they won't be involved in the war. In 1939, these acts were amended so that America could help the Allies. This is important in American history because this shows that America is already involved in the war, even if they aren't doing any fighting.
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When Germany invaded Poland, he used the blitzkrieg war strategy. France and Britain declare war which results in them being attacked by Germany. This is important in American history because it shows that America won't be uninvolved with the war forever.
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This act would let the US give/lend other nations things that they needed for the war. Only the countries that were against communism would get the materials though. This act was important in American History because it was made in the interest of defense.
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This was an agreement between the US and the British. The main goal was to establish what the war aims would be and that the aggression between Japan and Germany would be opposed. This is important in American history because it laid the groundwork for what things would look like after the war and what sort of things would/wouldn't be accepted.
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This order was made by FDR after Philip Randolph demanded equal access to wartime jobs. The order states that ethnic and racial discrimination in the industry of defense shall be prohibited. This is important in American History because it is a step forward for equality for all.
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This event occurred when Japan attacked naval bases and airfields in Hawaii. Japan was angry about the embargos, and they didn't like America's navy fleet. This is important in American history because this is when the US officially enters the WWll by declaring war on Japan.
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This order was made after the attack on Pearl Harbor. People feared another attack, so they became suspicious of all Japanese decent people. This order authorizes the use of internment camps for people of that kind.
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This battle happened on an island right in the middle of Japan and America. The US was trying to get close to Japan by using a method called island hopping until their forces were met. This is important in American history because it showed the US that invading the Japanese homeland would be costly.
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This was an invasion in Northern Africa. The main goal was to free the area from German control and to protect the oil that America wanted. This is important in American history because this shows the first attempts to protecting oil.
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This invasion happened on the Western Front. Those that were engaged in the fronts were the Soviet Union, Italy, and France. This ended up being a problem for the Germans because they had to divert their resources. This is important because it started to become a turning point in the war.
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This battle was the last German offensive as they neared their end. The main motivation behind it was to drive the German forces back to Germany. This is important in history because it is known as the beginning of the end for the Nazis.
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This was a case that made it all the way to the Supreme Court made by Fred Korematsu. He argued that internment violated his rights, but he lost the case and internment camps were declared constiutional. This is important in American history because this event shows that even the Supreme Court has made decisions that it will later regret.
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki were two cities in Japan that the atomic bombs were dropped on. The decision was made so that America wouldn't have to fight on the Japanese homeland. This is important in American history because it ended the war that America had with Japan after they surrendered.
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This was a conference between FDR, Churchill, and Stalin. They discussed the final touches to their plan on how to defeat Europe and what they would do after the war. This is important in American history because this shows the cooperation that the Big Three share with each other.
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The United Nations was made to help keep and establish international peace. This is kind of like a better version of the League of Nations. This is important in American history because it shows that America can help start big things and groups that stay around for a while.
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These trials were for the Nazis who were charged with crimes against humanity. They claimed that they were just following order and 12 of them were convicted. These trials are important in American History because it set the precedent that people are responsible for their own actions. This refers to America as well as the rest of the world.
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This doctrine was established to contain communism to where it was already located. The first example of this being in use was when America supplied aid to Turkey and Greece. This is important in American history because it showed that America really didn't want communism to spread, so they would do many things to stop it.
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The Soviet Union blockaded Berlin, so America went into action. They prepared the Berline Airlift by supplying materials to Berlin with airplanes. This is important in American history because it was the first confrontation of the Cold War that America won.
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The Marshall Plan was created to provide financial aid to Europe so that communism can be prevented. The US didn't want other countries to elect communists, so they enacted this plan. This is important in history because it shows that America wants to help its other neighbors while also taking the proper precautions against communism.
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Israel was established by the Jewish people in that area. The US supported and recognized Israel, so other countries can see that this was official. This is important in American history because it shows that Israel will have the support of America again later.
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NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This was established as a military aim against the Soviet Union. In return, the Soviet Union created the Warsaw Pact. This is important in history because it shows that the two nations are building groups against each other.
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After WWll, the Soviet Union began to become interested in atomic weapons. After they dropped their test bomb, America started to speed up their development of the Hydrogen bomb. This is important in American history because it starts the nuclear arms race.
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This war started when communist North Korea invaded South Korea. The United Nations took action by siding with South Korea and the war ended with North Korean forces contained at the 38th parallel. This is important in American history because containment was successful.
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This doctrine was for the Middle East that allowed extended containment because of the Suez Crisis. The Suez Crisis occurred when Israeli troops were pushed into Egypt. This is important in American history because it shows that America supports Isreal no matter what.
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The Soviet Union put a satellite called Sputnik into orbit. It was the first country to do so. This is important in American history because it began the space race between the two countries.
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This act was passed after the Soviet Union launched Sputnik. This would help to promote science and math so that America could have a greater chance of winning the arms race. This is important in American history because math and science still have a crucial role in education that was started by this act.
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East and West Berlin were controlled by the Soviets and the Allies, so an actual wall divided the city. The wall was also made to stop people in the East to escape for freedom to the West. This is important in history because the wall symbolizes the Cold War.
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The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to create a type of government. There was a resistance group that the US supported. This is important in history because the rebel group turned into the Taliban which will later become a problem.
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The Berlin Wall that was created to divide East and West Berlin fell after many protests. When it fell, it was considered the end of the Cold War. This is important in American history because it also started the fall of communism, which was what America wanted.