By: Adam, Ayatollah, Mason, and Julian

Suddenly and

WWII as a Turning Point for

America
Made the transition form a rural society to an
industrial one
America was now see n as a huge world power, not
just economically, but militaristically.
Massive development in science such as the
Manhattan Project and the kick start to computer
technology resulted due to an urgent technology
race in World War II.

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Reasons for US involvement

in WWII
The United States were already allies with France and
Britain, so eventually, the US was bound to be pulled
in.
Hitler committed mass genocide in Europe, of which
many were our allies.
Japan bombed the US at Pearl Harbor, which triggered
the official start of the United States involvement in
WWII.

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Leadership of Roosevelt and Truman

During WWII
Under Roosevelt's leadership, the nation rebounded from the
devastating surprise attack at Pearl Harbor in December 1941,
nearly achieving victory in both Europe and the Pacific by the time
Roosevelt suddenly died of a cerebral hemorrhage on 12 April 1945.
Truman's one and only concern was to end the war and save as
many American lives as possible in the process, so he decided to
drop the Atomic Bomb on Japan. He stopped the war.

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US Office of War Information

The OWI was the propaganda wing of the government,
created to encourage people to support WW2.
It created the production of pro-allied, anti-axis
propaganda.
Most people did not want a war to happen, so the OWI
was used to explain to the public why this had to be
done.
This made the American people feel more connected
with their government.
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Important Issues and Events

in WWII
The Holocaust revealed the full tyranny of Nazi Germany and its allies,
which tacked onto their imperialist ideals.
Over 6 million innocent people died in mass genocide, which caused
Americans to speak up and fight for their countries.
DDay was the name for the landing of the Allied invasion of Normandy,
also known as Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord, during
World War II.
By Fighting multiple fronts, the Allies pushed back the Germans and
won the war.
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Contributions of Military Leaders in

WWII
Bradley was the chief American ground commander in the European theater,
and commanded the 12th Army Group, the largest Army Group formation of the
Western Allies.
Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe, which
meant he controlled all the allies, not just America.
Patton was a five star general, and made a huge contribution to our tank
warfare.
MacArthur conquered more land with fewer casualties than any other
commander in the war.
Nimitz served as primary commander of United States naval forces in the Pacific
theater.
Marshall inhanced America's military power by better training and numbers. also
he helped plan the invasion of Europe
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Effects of WWII on the Home Front

People had more jobs due to the War Effort, so the
economy was stabilized after the Great Depression
Women had jobs too, and were encouraged to join the
work force.
During the war, the United States saw enhanced
nationalism, which promoted the war effort through
propaganda and patriotism.

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Constitutional Issues raised during

WWII
The attack on Pearl Harbor, suggested that Americans
concluded that the Japanese were a threat to the security
of the United States.
Forced relocation meant that this would deprive American
citizens of their livelihood, their land, their freedom and the
basic guarantees of the United States Constitution
This also increased the tension between the two countries.

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Discoveries and Innovations Resulting

from WWII
Alongside many technologies such as the atom bomb,
the world developed global institution to make the
theory of globalization more relevant.
This included, but not limited to, the United Nation,
and the World Bank.
This resulted in a way for all countries to come
together and sort out issues, resulting in a more
peaceful world.
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How did the attack on Pearl Harbor

alter the course of American history?
The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States
from the sidelines into the actual conflict. Obviously,
this pushed the American army against the Japanese,
but it also added American troops to the allied conflict
in Europe.However, by bringing the US into the war, it
got us out of the great depression by creating jobs;
the US was now seen as a world power, and the rest of
the world looked to The States to solve future
conflicts. It showed how we, Americans, can overcome
the struggle of war and turn it into a powerhouse of
development, science, and politics.