SS8H9 GA and WWII

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Review practice for Georgia Standard SS8H9
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“Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: Yesterday, December 7th, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." FDR
This quote refers to what historical event?

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What factory was opened in Marietta, Georgia which built airplanes for the Allied Powers?

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How did the plant in Marietta and the shipyards of Savannah and Brunswick affect Georgia's economy during the 1940s?

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How did the state of Georgia contribute to the United States during World War II?

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How did World War II pull the state of Georgia out of an economic depression?

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What were some of the consequences of the Lend-Lease system?

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Under Roosevelt's Lend - Lease plan, Allies were required to allow the U.S. access to land in their countries for U.S. military bases.

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Choose All that apply to Richard B. Russell

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Carl Vinson was nicknamed the "Admiral" and the "Father of the two ocean navy" . Choose which statement he would support when determining funding for Georgia.

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Carl Vinson's efforts to support the Navy had a postivite influence on Georgia's economy.

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"I am quite proud of my lengthy service to my nation. In particular, as a long-standing member of the U.S. House, I was quite happy to see the Navy grow with my assistance in many policy decisions."
Which person is MOST LIKELY associated with the statement above?

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What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act that was passed in March of 1941?

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At the beginning of WWII the U.S. wanted to remain neutral. Why?

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Prior to 1941, the U.S. policy on the War in Europe was one of