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Study Guide for American History: WWII
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The Germans were finally halted in their advance into the Soviet Union at
Invasion of Normandy
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Midway
2
African Americans during WWII
were drafted, served in segregated units
were not allowed to fight in the military
all of the above
moved from the south to the north in search of jobs
3
Racial unrest in Los Angeles over style choices during WWII led to
The Trench Coat Fiasco
The Bracero Program
The Flapper Fury
The Zoot Suit Riots
4
In what year did the United States enter WWII?
1918
1941
1939
1950
5
Which BEST describes the Tuskegee Airmen?
Airmen from Tuskegee, AL
Mexican- American volunteers who trained in Tuskegee, AL
Elite group who flew only in dangerous missions
African American pilots who trained in Tuskegee, AL
6
United States entered WW II, the Allies focused their efforts on first winning the war in
The Pacific
Germany
Western Europe & North Africa
Eastern Europe
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With which of the following is this image most closely associated?
The struggle to achieve women's suffrage
The role of women in the workplace during war
The effort to pass the equal rights amendment
The influence of feminism on national politics
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Why was the Battle of the Bulge Significant
Nazi Germany's first loss in a land battle following D-day
Turning point in the war on the Eastern front
Last German offensive in the West
Liberation of the death camps in Germany
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German military tactic in which they struck like "lightning"
blitzkrieg
all of the above
trench warfare
hit and run
10
What caused the United States to enter WW II?
Invasion of Poland
Sinking of the Lusitania
Invasion of France
Attack on Pearl Harbor
11
In deciding to use the atomic bomb against Japan, President Truman’s main goal was to
end the war quickly
save Japanese lives
Weaken Japan for a long time
Get revenge for Pearl Harbor
12
Which US President made the decision to drop the Atomic bomb over Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
13
What historical event best describes the picture
Holocaust
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese Internment Camps
Immigration
14
V-E Day, or May 8, 1945, was the day when ________
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Germany surrendered
Allied forces invaded France
US entered the War
15
During WWII, Americans had to limit the amount of products they consumed. This was known as
lend-lease act
rationing
catering
couponing
16
What scares Uncle Sam in the political cartoon shown?
spread of democracy
spread of communism
spread of Nazism
spread of socialism
17
Most internment camps for Japanese Americans were located in which region of the United States?
West
East
South
North
18
A system of government that stressed the glory of the nation w/ no concern for people's rights
democracy
socialism
facism
assimilation
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Korematsu v. United States
most directly addressed the federal government in relation to
civil liberties
exportation
immigration
foreign policy
20
Which country was NOT considered an Axis Power?
Australia
Italy
Germany
Japan
21
When did WWII begin?
1941
1918
1930
1939
22
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2
Roosevelt
Hitler
Lenin
Stalin
23
This image is an example of:
artwork
Advertisement
Propaganda poster
History poster
24
Scientific leader of the Manhattan Project
Einstein
Oppenheimer
Groves
Von Braun
25
A Japanese bomb-loaded plane whose pilot deliberately crashes into an enemy target is called a
kamikaze
loyalist
patriot
suicide bomber
26
Name given to June 6, 1944-the day the Allies launched an invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe
Midway
Battle of the Bulge
Operation War
D-Day
27
Which country was invaded in 1939 to start World War II?
Poland
United States
Finland
Germany
28
Slogan used to encourage African Americans to fight in WWII.
Triple Entente
Double V Campaign
The Good Idea Campaign
Double Racism Campaign
29
Which of the following U.S. responses to Nazi aggression provided the most aid to Great Britain
GI Bill
Monroe Doctrine
Lend-Lease Act
Neutrality Act
30
Supreme Allied Commander in Europe who was responsible for planning the D-Day invasion was
George Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
George Marshall
31
Name the treaty that ended World War 1 but was a cause for World War 2
Treaty of 1920
War Guilt Clause
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
32
What is Island hopping?
Japan's assault on the Pacific
moving from island to island
Hitler attacking Hawaii
moving from sea to sea
33
During WWII the federal government used rationing to
increase educational benefits for veterans
increase imports of scarce products
provide more resources for the military
hold down prices of military weapons
34
Control of North Africa was vital for the Allies because
North Africa became attack point for invasion of Italy
Nazi attacked Soviet ships were launched from the area
Convinced Spain to keep the country neutral
Control the Panama Canal to obtain oil from the Middle East
35
The main Axis powers of World War 2 consisted of
United States, France, Great Britain
Germany, Russia, Portugal
Germany, United States, France
Germany, Italy, Japan
36
FDR’s decision to remove people of Japanese ancestry to internment camps was a response to
Rumors the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb
Strong anti-Japanese sentiment
Verified reports of Japanese Americans acting as spies
The lack of Japanese Americans serving in the armed forces
37
During World War 2, Japanese Americans were placed here for the duration of the war..
Internment camps
US Air Force Base
Solar powered camps
Trail of Tears
38
The purpose of the Manhattan Project was to
Rebuild the US carrier fleet after Pearl Harbor
Provide economic aid to allied countries
Develop atomic weapons for US military
Resettle displaced Jews of Europe
39
New industrial location within the United States (the South and West) became known as
The Boat Hub
The Sunbelt
The Car Belt
The Rustbelt
40
Which battle in the Pacific was a "turning point" for American forces?
Okinawa
Midway
Coral Sea
Iwo Jima
41
On what did the German military strategy of
blitzkrieg
depend?
surprise and overwhelming force
Poor weather conditions
the ability to make a long and steady advance
out waiting the opponent
42
Giving in to demands in exchange for peace is called
assimilation
totalitarianism
appeasement
socialization
43
FDR attempted to __________ by enacting a naval/trade embargo on the Japanese
appease Japan
stop Japanese imperialism/expansion
avoid war with Japan
provoke Japan into war
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Women and minorities made economic gains during WWII because
a shortage of labor created more opportunities
more educational opportunities created more skilled workers
new civil rights legislation forced business to change
labor unions demanded equal opportunities
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An example of where citizens rights were violated during WWII was when
Soviets defending Stalingrad from the Axis Powers
all of the above
Japanese Internment Camps
The Yalta Conference where world leaders meet