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Study Guide for American History: WWII
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On what did the German military strategy of
blitzkrieg
depend?
Poor weather conditions
the ability to make a long and steady advance
out waiting the opponent
surprise and overwhelming force
2
Giving in to demands in exchange for peace is called
totalitarianism
appeasement
socialization
assimilation
3
Term for military conflict in which nations mobilize all available resources to destroy another nations ability to fight
World war
Massive war
Complete economic effort
Total war
4
This image is an example of:
artwork
Advertisement
History poster
Propaganda poster
5
The Munich Pact gave Germany what territory?
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Sudetenland
Western Belgium
6
The significance of the Battle of Britain for the United States
Send troops to Great Britain
Issued the order to shoot German U-Boats on sight
pledged "all aid short of war"
passed a series of neutrality acts
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What does V-E Day mean
Victory Everywhere
Volunteer Effort
Victory in Europe
Vietnam Era
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Name given to June 6, 1944 -the day the Allies launched an invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe through France
Battle of the Bulge
Operation War
Midway
D-Day
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Why was the Battle of the Bulge Significant
Last German offensive in the West
Nazi Germany's first loss in a land battle following D-day
Turning point in the war on the Eastern front
Liberation of the death camps in Germany
10
The purpose of the Manhattan Project was to
Resettle displaced Jews of Europe
Rebuild the US carrier fleet after Pearl Harbor
Provide economic aid to allied countries
Develop atomic weapons for US military
11
Name the treaty that ended World War 1 but was a cause for World War 2
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
War Guilt Clause
Treaty of 1920
12
Supreme Allied Commander in Europe who was responsible for planning the D-Day invasion was
George Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
13
Which country was invaded in 1939 to start World War II?
Finland
Poland
Germany
United States
14
During WWII the federal government used rationing to
provide more resources for the military
increase imports of scarce products
increase educational benefits for veterans
hold down prices of military weapons
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V-E Day, or May 8, 1945, was the day when ________
Attack on Pearl Harbor
US entered the War
Allied forces invaded France
Germany surrendered
16
When did WWII begin in Europe?
1930
1918
1939
1941
17
In deciding to use the atomic bomb against Japan, President Truman’s main goal was to
Weaken Japan for a long time
save Japanese lives
Get revenge for Pearl Harbor
end the war quickly
18
Control of North Africa was vital for the Allies because
Nazi attacked Soviet ships were launched from the area
North Africa became attack point for invasion of Italy
Control the Panama Canal to obtain oil from the Middle East
Convinced Spain to keep the country neutral
19
Which US President made the decision to drop the Atomic bomb over Hiroshima & Nagasaki
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
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In What year did the Nazis invade the USSR?
1939
They never invaded
1940
1941
21
The Germans were finally halted in their advance into the Soviet Union at
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Midway
Battle of Stalingrad
Invasion of Normandy
22
When the U.S. entered WWII, they first focused their efforts on which theater of war?
Eastern Europe
The Pacific
Germany
Western Europe & North Africa
23
Which leader is widely blamed for a policy of appeasement when Hitler invaded Czechoslovakia?
Churchill
Chamberlain
Stalin
Roosevelt
24
German military tactic in which they struck like "lightning"
blitzkrieg
all of the above
hit and run
trench warfare
25
What best describes what happened after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France?
Germany turned its attention toward the Mediterranean sea
Within a few months Germany surrendered to the allies
Shortly after, the Allies had taken Paris & France
Allies surrendered following defeat
26
In what year did the United States enter WWII?
1941
1950
1939
1918
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What does the term lebensraum refer to?
Invasion of Poland
Invasion of USSR
"Living Space"
"Lightening war"
28
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2?
Hitler
Roosevelt
Lenin
Stalin
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What was the operation for Hitler's invasion of USSR called?
Operation D-Day
Operation Overlord
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Winter war
30
What caused the United States to enter WW II?
Invasion of France
Invasion of Poland
Sinking of the Lusitania
Attack on Pearl Harbor
31
The turning point battle, stopping the eastern progress of the Nazis was what?
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Moscow
Battle of Normandy
Battle of Stalingrad
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Which of the following was biggest amphibious assault ever to that point?
Invasion at Dunkirk
Attack accross the English Channel - D-day
Invasion of the Black Sea
Invasion of Normandy - D-Day
33
What scares Uncle Sam in the political cartoon shown?
spread of Nazism
spread of democracy
spread of socialism
spread of communism
34
Which pact was formed between the Germans and Russians agreeing not to attack each other?
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Non-Aggression Pact
Anti-war Pact
No pact was actually signed
35
What was Hitler's final offensive attempt at repelling the Allies known as
Battle of Alemain
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Dunkirk
36
What was the Phony War?
Early period when Allies couldn't fight back
The fake truce between Nazis and Russians
The invasion of Poland
Early months of inactivity
37
A system of government that stressed the glory of the nation w/ no concern for people's rights
democracy
socialism
assimilation
facism
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Which battle in the Pacific was a "turning point" for American forces?
Coral Sea
Midway
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
39
A Japanese bomb-loaded plane whose pilot deliberately crashes into an enemy target is called a
suicide bomber
kamikaze
loyalist
patriot
40
The main Axis powers of World War 2 consisted of
Germany, United States, France
Germany, Russia, Portugal
Germany, Italy, Japan
United States, France, Great Britain
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Fascism in its purest form is...
conformity
freedom
equality
toleration
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What is Island hopping?
moving from island to island
moving from sea to sea
Japan's assault on the Pacific
Hitler attacking Hawaii