WWII & The Cold War

This person had the Berlin Wall, a symbol of communism, destroyed.

This person initiatedthe space program that launched Sputnik I.

Communism had created a sharpdivision between countries in Europe and the rest of the world.

Government poster thatrepresented women going to work in factories while men were away at war.

In which country did theUnited States have to take a stand against Communist aggression.

Made the decision to use atomic bombs on Japan; desegregated the US military in 1948.

Prime Minister of GreatBritain during WWII (Allies).

Dictator of Germany thatwas responsible for starting WWII and the Holocaust (Axis).

In 1949, Western European countries, Canada, & US formed NATO, what is NATO?

Attack by Japan on Dec. 7 on a naval base in Hawaii; this led the US joining WWII.

Japanese city where the 2nd atomic bomb was dropped, causing Japan to finally surrender.

Day when the Japanese finally surrendered (Victory in Japan Day).

Pacific island where Japanese put up fierce battles but eventually lost to US Marines.

Famous African Americanpilots who protected bomber planes during WWII.

Soviets blockaded all land and water traffic into western Berlin. What did NATO do in return?.

Largest sea invasion in history; ultimately pushed the Germans out of France.

Dictator of the SovietUnion during WWII (Allies).

Dictator of Italy duringWWII (Axis).

Most Americans had to limittheir consumer goods during WWII (gasoline, coffee, sugar, etc.)

Japanese city where the first atomic bomb ever used in war was dropped.

Americans and Europeans celebrated Germany’s surrender (Victory in Europe Day). 

They called silent arguing and tension a __________ because neither side ever fired a shot.

Horrible time when millions of Jews were killed by Hitler’s Nazi army.

international peace-keepingorganization that was created as a result of WWII.

Leader of Japan duringWWII; had a plan for an East Asia empire(Axis).