APUSH Progressivism - Truman
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US History [1]
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AP US History [2]
Ch 36 America in World War II, 1941-1945 (Ch 36 is Ch 35 in the 13th edition) Europe first: Fundamental strategic decision of WWII made by FDR & British (Churchill) at the very beginning was ? to concentrate on war in Europe first & hold Pacific war against Japan as a delaying and holding action (until Germany was defeated, then full weight of force vs. Japan) Mobilization for war: Once at war, USA?s first great challenge was to ? retool its industry for all out (total) war (production) *Mobilization on Homefront for war abroad A ?rosy? interpretation of US race relations: Overall most ethnic groups in the USA during WWII ? were further assimilated into American society The Issei and the Nisei are mistreated: