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1.
What was the primary purpose of the failed Equal Rights Amendment?
a.
Require the enforcement of the Fifteenth Amendment
b.
Give women the right to vote
c.
Prosecute lynchings
d.
Eliminate all legal distinctions based on sex
2.
One of the intellectual leaders of the
Harlem Renaissance wrote that “we are achieving
something like a spiritual emancipation.” Who was this intellectual?
a.
Langston Hughes
b.
Alain Locke
c.
W.E.B. Dubois
d.
Zora Neale Hurston
3.
Britain and France declared war on Germany after which invasion?
a.
Annexation of Austria
b.
Seizure of Sudetenland
c.
Seizure of the remaining territory in Czechoslovakia
d.
Invasion of Poland
4.
The United States responded to Japanese aggression in the Pacific with the 1940
American Neutrality Act. What did this Act attempt to do?
a.
Maintain American diplomatic relations with both the Chinese and Japanese
b.
Encourage greater economic cooperation with Japan in the hopes of deterring
further aggression
c.
Applying economic pressure to Japan to deter military expansion
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d.
Enable American arms build up under the deceiving title of neutrality
5.
Approximately how many civilians were killed by the atomic bombs dropped on
Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
a.
80,000
b.
180,000
c.
500,000
d.
Nearly one million
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Adam Naranjo
3/30/23
HIST 2301
M. Gilmore
Exam 2
The events of World War II left a significant mark on American history, with many
moments still resonating with the country today. Among these are the devastating attack on
Pearl Harbor, the internment of Japanese Americans, and the use of atomic bombs in Japan.
These events represent complex and challenging decisions made by the United States during a
time of war and highlight the ethical and moral challenges that arise in times of conflict.
Examining these events provides insight into how war shapes history and how difficult decisions
can have long-lasting effects on society and national security. In this essay, I will discuss the
significance of Pearl Harbor, the use of atomic bombs, and the Japanese internment and argue
that these events demonstrate the need to consider human rights and the consequences of
military action carefully.
Pearl Harbor
was a devastating surprise attack on the United States on December 7,
1941. The Imperial Japanese Navy launched the attack on the US naval base in Hawaii, resulting
in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and the destruction of numerous ships and airplanes.
“Within
a week of Pearl Harbor the United States had declared war on the entire Axis, turning two
previously separate conflicts into a true world war.”
(
The American yawp vol. II: Since 1877,
p.233
). The attack was a turning point for the United States, leading the country to enter World
War II on the Allies' side. The attack also significantly impacted American society and politics,
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leading to increased government control and surveillance, as well as anti-Japanese sentiment
and the internment of Japanese Americans. The legacy of Pearl Harbor still resonates today,
serving as a reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant and prepared against potential
threats to national security.
During World War II, the United States government forcibly removed approximately
120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes and placed them in internment camps, citing
concerns about their loyalty to the country. This decision, known as
Japanese internment
,
remains one of American history's most controversial and regrettable actions. The internment
policy was implemented after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, which heightened fears of
espionage and sabotage by Japanese Americans on the West Coast. However, these fears were
largely unfounded, as there was no evidence of widespread disloyalty among Japanese
Americans. The internment of Japanese Americans was not only a violation of their civil rights
but also had devastating social and economic consequences. Families were forced to abandon
their homes and businesses, and many lost everything they had worked for. The internment
policy also profoundly impacted Japanese Americans' sense of identity and belonging in the
United States. Despite these devastating consequences, it was not until 1988 that the United
States government formally apologized for the internment policy and provided compensation
to surviving internees. The internment of Japanese Americans is a reminder of the dangers of
prejudice and discrimination and the need for vigilance in protecting the rights and freedoms of
all individuals, particularly during times of war and conflict.
The decision to use
atomic bombs
in Japan in 1945 by the United States remains a controversial
topic, with many historians and scholars debating the ethics and effectiveness of the bombings.
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“Early in the war, fearing that the Germans might develop an atomic bomb, the U.S.
government launched the Manhattan Project, a hugely expensive, ambitious program to
har
ness atomic energy and create a single weapon capable of leveling entire cities.”
(
The
American yawp vol. II: Since 1877, p.238
). The bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of
Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6th and 9th, respectively, and resulted in the deaths of an
estimated 200,000 people, most of whom were civilians. One argument in favor of the
bombings was that they helped end World War II by forcing Japan to surrender. However,
others argue that using atomic bombs was unnecessary and that Japan was already on the brink
of surrender due to the Soviet Union's entry into the war.
Additionally, the use of atomic bombs has been criticized for causing unnecessary
civilian casualties and setting a dangerous precedent for using nuclear weapons in future
conflicts. Using atomic bombs was a defining moment in American history, marking the first-
and only time atomic weapons were used in warfare. It has had far-reaching implications for
international relations and national security.
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Sources
Locke, J. L., & Wright, B. (Eds.). (n.d.).
The American yawp vol. II: Since 1877
. Retrieved
March 30, 2023, from https://www.americanyawp.com/text/wp-
content/uploads/yawp_v2_open_pdf.pdf
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