World War II on the home front and abroad

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Explain the causes of United States entry into World War II and the shift from neutrality to increasing support for the Allies before Pearl Harbor.
Analyze how the United States mobilized industry, science, labor, and military manpower for total war and how wartime production ended the Depression.
Explain how World War II reshaped American society through migration, expanded employment opportunities for women and minorities, and intensified struggles over civil rights and inclusion.

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Explain the major military turning points and strategic priorities of the war in both the European and Pacific theaters.

Assess the consequences of World War II for the United States, including the decision to use atomic bombs, the beginnings of the United Nations order, and the emergence of the United States as a leading world power.

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