The state of not supporting or helping any side in conflict

After declaring war, the United States government began to prepare by ?

transforming peacetime industries into war industries.

What does Internment mean?

State of being confined as a prisoner for political or military reasons

The Allies adopted a “Europe First” strategy because?

only Germany was considered to be a serious long-term threat.

Which statement accurately reflects what happened to Japanese, German and Italian Americans as a result interment in WW2

Many lost ownership of their businesses and homes without compensation

What was the Manhattan project?

The U.S led effort that developed the first atomic bomb

In, 1944, in response to the Holocaust, President Roosevelt?

Established the War Refugee Board to aid European Jews

The Neutrality Act of 1939 allowed nations at war to buy arms and other supplies from the United States as long as what?

Paid cash and transported the materials themselves

President Truman's chief priority in using the atomic bomb against Japan was to?

Save the lives of American Soldiers

The act of giving the opposing side war an advantage they have demanded

What happened at Pearl Harbor?

Japanese military attack in Hawaii December 7, 1941

Rationing was one strategy used by the federal government to?

Ensure supplies were available for the military

President Roosevelt and the U.S governments immediate response to the early reports of the Holocaust during WW2 was too?

Focus on winning the war as quickly as possible

What was the Yalta Conference?

Discuss post war between Allied leaders Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin

After declaring war, the United States government began to prepare by ?

transforming peacetime industries into war industries.

What impact did the appeasement policy of the United States, Britain, and France have on German aggression?

It created a political climate that resulted in increased aggression.

Who were the Allied Powers

United States, UK, and the Soviet Union

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's goal in supporting the Lend-Lease Act of 1941 was to?

Assist Britains war effort without violating neutrality laws

What was one effect of the D-Day invasion?

The Allied victory was an important step toward reaching Berlin from west

Allied leaders met at the Yalta Conference toward the end of World War II. What was the primary purpose of this meeting?

To discuss a strategy for postwar Germany, Eastern Europe, and Asia

The Neutrality Acts of 1935-1937 were primarily designed to?

Avoid policies like those that led to U.S involvement in WW1

Which of the following was a key factor in the Japanese decision to attack the United States?

President Roosevelt issued and oil embargo against Japan.

What is the United Nations?

Organization established in 1945 used to promote international peace

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1
After the United States declared war, the nations economic situation was ?
Worsened
Remained unchanged
Stalled
Improved
2
What is Neutrality?
The state in which supports the conflict on both sides
The state in which only one side of the conflict may receive help
The state of not supporting or helping any side in conflict
To help everyone envolved with the conflict at hand
3
After declaring war, the United States government began to prepare by ?
enacting a draft because few Americans wanted to fight.
withdrawing economic support from Great Britain.
Enforcing the Neutrality Act of 1939 which restricted U.S. trade
transforming peacetime industries into war industries.
4
"December 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy" What event was President Franklin D. Roosevelt responding to?
the Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of St. Louis
The evacuation of Dunkirk
the attack on Pearl Harbor
5
What does Internment mean?
State of being uncontrolled by the political and military powers
State of being confined in ones own country for political gain
State of being confined as a prisoner for political or military reasons
Being free and out of government control
6
The Allies adopted a “Europe First” strategy because?
only Germany was considered to be a serious long-term threat.
Germany, Italy, and Japan developed a coordinated strategy for victory
Italy threatened to conquer from the eastern Adriatic to East Africa
Japan’s victory at the Battle of Coral Sea had altered Allied objectives.
7
Which statement accurately reflects what happened to Japanese, German and Italian Americans as a result interment in WW2
Most were released after they signed an oath of loyalty to the U.S
Many were focused to return to Japan, Germany, and Italy after the war
None were allowed to serve in the U.S armed services during WW2
Many lost ownership of their businesses and homes without compensation
8
Who were the Axis Powers?
Canada, Great Britain, and China
United States, Germany, and Canada
United States, UK, and Soviet Union
Germany, Italy, and Japan
9
What was the Manhattan project?
The U.S led effort that developed the first atomic bomb
The United States military plan to invade Italy
The Japanese attack on New York City
The secret plot by German citizens to assassinate Hitler
10
In, 1944, in response to the Holocaust, President Roosevelt?
Focused the efforts of the United States military on liberating all camps
Established the War Refugee Board to aid European Jews
Asked the Soviet Union to liberate German-held concentration camps
Bombed the railway lines leading to the death camps
11
The Neutrality Act of 1939 allowed nations at war to buy arms and other supplies from the United States as long as what?
Paid cash and transported the materials themselves
Promised not to use the materials against the United States
Agreed to keep the United States out of the conflict
Adopted democratic polices in their own countries
12
President Truman's chief priority in using the atomic bomb against Japan was to?
Prepare for a U.S invasion of Japan
Become a world suer power
Save the lives of American Soldiers
Protect the lives of Japanese civilians
13
What is Appeasement?
The act of giving the opposing side war an advantage they have demanded
The act of not giving the opposing side war and advantage they have wanted
The act of helping out the neighboring country for war supplies
The act of giving the Axis powers anything they wanted
14
Which of the following was perceived as being equivalent to declaring economic war?
The Atlantic Charter
The Tripartite Pact
The Munich Pact
The Lend-Lease Act
15
What happened at Pearl Harbor?
Japanese military attack in Hawaii December 7, 1941
Japanese surprise attack on Ellis island
Military attack on Japan
Japanese military exercise to help the United States
16
Rationing was one strategy used by the federal government to?
Support workers in the automobile industry
Increase the use of gasoline in the U.S
Decrease the cost of American-made cars
Ensure supplies were available for the military
17
During World War II, they put posters up to encourage what?
Buy United States war bonds.
Contribute to the war effort.
Serve in the armed forces.
Exercise their right to vote.
18
President Roosevelt and the U.S governments immediate response to the early reports of the Holocaust during WW2 was too?
Notify the public of the reports of German actions against the Jews.
Focus on winning the war as quickly as possible
Begin taking steps to invade concentration camps to free those held there
Allow greater numbers of refugees into the U.S
19
What was the Yalta Conference?
Meeting of all Axis power to discuss post WW2 plans
Discuss post war between Allied leaders Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin
Axis power meeting to discuss the next move for WW2
Meeting of the Allies to discuss their next move in WW2
20
After declaring war, the United States government began to prepare by ?
enacting a draft because few Americans wanted to fight.
withdrawing economic support from Great Britain.
Enforcing the Neutrality Act of 1939 which restricted U.S. trade
transforming peacetime industries into war industries.
21
What impact did the appeasement policy of the United States, Britain, and France have on German aggression?
It united all world leaders in a plan that brought peace to Europe.
a political climate that restricted aggression to regions.
German leaders were satisfied with their conquests, reducing aggression.
It created a political climate that resulted in increased aggression.
22
Island -hopping was a strategy used to secure key victories on the what?
European front
Atlantic coast
American homeland
Pacific front
23
Who were the Allied Powers
United States, UK, and the Soviet Union
Canada, Great Britain, and Iran
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Germany, United States, and Italy
24
Which word leader made the decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan?
Harry S. Truman
Josef Stalin
Winston Churchill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
25
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's goal in supporting the Lend-Lease Act of 1941 was to?
Strengthen Europes manufacturing and shipping industries
Encourage Japanese Americans to relocate voluntarily
Encourage the U.S Congress to declare was on Germany
Assist Britains war effort without violating neutrality laws
26
What was one effect of the D-Day invasion?
The soviet troops were defeated and stopped pushing towards Germany
The German army was too severely crippled to counterattack the allies
The Allied victory cause Japan to break their alliance with Germany
The Allied victory was an important step toward reaching Berlin from west
27
Allied leaders met at the Yalta Conference toward the end of World War II. What was the primary purpose of this meeting?
to confirm their plans for the D-Day invasion of Normandy
to determine military strategies for the war in the Pacific
to discuss the need to create the United Nations to ensure peace
To discuss a strategy for postwar Germany, Eastern Europe, and Asia
28
The Neutrality Acts of 1935-1937 were primarily designed to?
Stop Japan from attacking United States territories in the Far East.
Halt the spreading of communism in the Western Hemisphere
Promote United States membership in the League of Nations
Avoid policies like those that led to U.S involvement in WW1
29
Which of the following was a key factor in the Japanese decision to attack the United States?
U.S Warships were positioned for an immediate attack.
Japan represented the U.S Lend-Lease policy with Great Britain.
Japans prime minister was following direct orders from Hitler.
President Roosevelt issued and oil embargo against Japan.
30
What is the United Nations?
A puppet organization to launder money for each country's politicians
Organization developed in 1920 to insure the safety of all countries
A panel put together by the world leaders to discuss WW2 possibilities
Organization established in 1945 used to promote international peace
31
What Japanese 2 cities did the United States drop an atom bomb on?
Yokohama and Hiroshima
Kyoto and Sapporo
Nagasaki and Tokyo
Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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