American During World War II by

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During WWII, US Women were asked to participate in traditionally men's roles. "Rosie the Riveter" propaganda pushed to get women involved in the war effort.

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World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945

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America became involved in the war in December 1941 with the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Two sides of the war were the axis and allies. The main axis powers included Germany, Japan, and Italy. The main allies included U.S., Britain, and France. Other countries contributed to both sides.

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The rise of totalitarianism was the backbone of the axis powers. Hitler in Germany, Mussolini in Italy, and Hirohito in Japan.

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The US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945. This was during the final stages of World War II.