Question

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allied powers
pearl harbor
axis powers
holocaust
tuskegee airmen
concentration camp

term

definition

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the alliance of britain and france that was formed in 1939 to oppose germany, joined later by the united states, the soviet union, china, and many other countries

the first african american air force unit, which flew many combat missions in north africa and europe

a major u.s. naval base in hawaii, attacked by japan on december 7, 1941, prompting the u.s. entry into world war ii

the alliance of germany and italy established in october 1936, joined by japan in november 1936; later, other countries joined the alliance

the systematic genocide, or destruction, of europes jews during world war ii, in which about 6 million jews died

a place where germany imprisoned jews and other people during world war ii

Explanation:

Match each term to its corresponding historical definition based on World War II and related historical events.

Answer:

1. Term: Allied powers

Definition: the alliance of Britain and France that was formed in 1939 to oppose Germany, joined later by the United States, the Soviet Union, China, and many other countries

1. Term: Pearl Harbor

Definition: a major U.S. naval base in Hawaii, attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941, prompting the U.S. entry into World War II

1. Term: Axis powers

Definition: the alliance of Germany and Italy established in October 1936, joined by Japan in November 1936; later, other countries joined the alliance

1. Term: Holocaust

Definition: the systematic genocide, or destruction, of Europe's Jews during World War II, in which about 6 million Jews died

1. Term: Tuskegee Airmen

Definition: the first African American air force unit, which flew many combat missions in North Africa and Europe

1. Term: concentration camp

Definition: a place where Germany imprisoned Jews and other people during World War II