What event prompted Martinů's move to the United States in 1941?
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German invasion of France
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Answer
The German invasion of France in May 1940 prompted Martinů's move to the United States the following year. As a Czech nationalist and anti-Nazi, Martinů felt compelled to contribute to the war effort against Nazi Germany. He joined the Czech émigré community in New York City and became an active member of the Czech resistance movement.
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