World War II Part 1
Across
- 2. an independent agency of the United States government formed during World War II to coordinate all government agencies involved in the war effort. It was formed on May 27, 1943, by Executive Order 9347.
- 4. set up a system that would allow the United States to lend or lease war supplies to any nation deemed "vital to the defense of the United States."
- 6. This agency was established in June 1942. It was responsible for formulating and implementing information programs to promote, in the United States and abroad, understanding of the status and progress of the war effort and of war policies, activities, and aims of the U.S. government.
- 7. a debt security issued by a government to finance military operations during times of war or conflict.
- 12. Those air crew and ground crew personnel associated with black flying units of the Army Air Forces (AAF) during World War II
- 13. a group of entities that share or are motivated by at least one common issue or interest or work together to achieve a common objective.
- 14. banning discriminatory employment practices by federal agencies and all unions and companies engaged in war-related work.
- 17. place a ceiling on prices of most goods, and to limit consumption by rationing.
- 18. a political principle that advocates greater political or economic cooperation among states and nations.
- 19. a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, ect.
- 20. The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and the Allied Nations on June 28, 1919, formally ending World War One.
- 21. Conference The Munich Conference concluded that the Sudetenland territory would be ceded to Germany. In addition, Hitler would take over portions of Czechoslovakia provided he would not seek further expansion. The Czechoslovakian government was told that it could challenge Hitler to war, but it would do so without any support.
Down
- 1. a significant movement during World War II that sought to address the systemic racism and segregation faced by African Americans, while also supporting the war effort against Axis powers.
- 3. an agency of the United States government that supervised war production during World War II.
- 5. the only American Code never broken was
- 8. materials essential to military, industrial, or civilian needs in times of national emergency.
- 9. the unsuccessful effort by British prime minister Neville Chamberlain to keep Adolph Hitler from starting World War II.
- 10. a men's suit with high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, pegged trousers, and a long coat with wide lapels and wide padded shoulders.
- 11. the radical far-right movement and political party led by Adolf Hitler.
- 15. setting limits on purchasing certain high-demand items.
- 16. the state of belief by a government to establish and maintain a robust military capacity and aggressively use it to expand its territories