what was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

to support countries that rejected communism

what circumstances contributed to the breakdown of the alliance between the US and USSR?

Stalin's unfullfilled promise of free elections

At the end of the war there were a high number of displaced persons, which was NOT a reason?

the US deported thousands of Japanese-Americans to Japan

What statement did Stalin make shortly after Truman's succession?

he said that communism & capitalism could not co-exist

Why did Truman agree to use the atomic bombs?

to bring the war to the quickest possible end

What led to the Soviet blockade of Berlin?

the unification of 3 western zones of Germany

Which factor led to the fall of France?

all of these caused the fall of France

under the postwar constitution of Japan, who was the head of the government?

a prime minister selected by the Diet

How did civilians join the war effort at home?

all of these were ways to join the war effort at home

What were the two factors that led to Germany's defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad?

Russian troops and the Russian winter

Why did the U.S. cut off oil supplies to Japan?

the Japanese aggression in Southeast Asia

what does the use of kamikaze pilots show about Japanese culture?

they valued national honor more than individual life.

Which countries could receive aid through the Marshall Plan?

any European country that needed it

What region was known as the "iron curtain"?

the Soviet Union and it's satalite states

What was the "Maginot Line"?

system of fortifications along the French and German border

What was NOT a element that was a main causes behind Japan’s need to build an Empire.

emperor wanting a larger empire to suit his divine status

what was Allies military strategy of "island hopping" used in the Pacific?

attacking only islands that were not well-defended

What was the importance of the Atlantic Charter during and after the war?

a post-war plan, upholding free trade & choice of gov't.

What was Hitler's prime reason for wanting to take Poland?

he wanted the Polish corridor and the port city of Danzig

How did Kristallnacht demonstrate Nazi persecution of Jews?

Nazi troops attacked Jewish homes and businesses

How were the Holocaust and Hitler's final solution related?

Holocaust is the term for genocide resulting from this plan

what was the goal of Hitler's final solution?

it was genocide of all people Nazis considered inferior

Why were thousands of US citizens put in internment camps during the war?

they were of Japanese desent & falsely labeled as enemies

How did the Lend-Lease Act benefit the US?

it enriched the US economy through while suppling the Ally's with arms

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1
which of the following events turned the tide of the war in the Pacific against Japan?
Battle of the Coral Sea
Doolittle's Raid on Japan
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Midway
2
what was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
to create a Communist party in the US
to judge political parties that favored communism
to support countries that rejected communism
to raise funds for Communist activities in Europe
3
Which of the following was an example of the U.S. government abandoning it's long held policy of isolationism?
All of these are examples
The Atlantic Charter
Cash- Carry Policy
Lend-Lease Act
4
what circumstances contributed to the breakdown of the alliance between the US and USSR?
Stalin's promise to aid in the war against Japan
Stalin's unfullfilled promise of free elections
US inclusion in the Security Council
Stalin's nonagression pact with Hitler
5
Who was the French General that organized the Free French military forces to fight the Nazis?
Erwin Rommel
Charles Dunkirk
Winston Churchill
Charles de Gaulle
6
The US assisitance program that would provide food & machines to countries that were in need.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
containment
the Marshall Plan
the United Nations
7
At the end of the war there were a high number of displaced persons, which was NOT a reason?
border changes caused people to be in different countries
Holocaust survivors searched for missing loved ones
prisoners of war tried to return home
the US deported thousands of Japanese-Americans to Japan
8
What was the the name of the alliance established in response to the formation of NATO?
Iron Curtain
Second World
Warsaw Pact
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
9
What statement did Stalin make shortly after Truman's succession?
he said that communism & capitalism could not co-exist
he said that free elections could be held for Soviet benifit
all of these are true
he said that war between the US & Soviets was certain
10
Why did Truman agree to use the atomic bombs?
to bring the war to the quickest possible end
to revenge those who died in the Bataan Death March
to punish Japan for Pearl Harbor
to destroy weapons plants in Japan
11
What led to the Soviet blockade of Berlin?
the Marshall Plan aid to Western Europe
the unification of 3 western zones of Germany
the formation of NATO
the crash of a U2 spy plane in Soviet territory
12
Which factor led to the fall of France?
the fall of Paris
all of these caused the fall of France
the evacuation of the British forces
the fall of Dunkirk
13
under the postwar constitution of Japan, who was the head of the government?
a prime minister selected by the Diet
a prime minister selected by the emperor
the emperor
the leader of the Diet
14
What factor found in both WWI & WWII weakened Germany's ability to fight?
the Allies focusing their forces in N Africa for oil control
the Allies joining forces on the Eastern Front to invade
fighting a two- front war
Operation Torch burning key points in Germany
15
How did civilians join the war effort at home?
scrap medal drives
working in war industries
all of these were ways to join the war effort at home
rationing
16
What were the two factors that led to Germany's defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad?
Russian troops and the Russian winter
Russian ground forces and American air strikes
Russian and German fuel shortages
Russian and British troops
17
Why did the U.S. cut off oil supplies to Japan?
the Japanese aggression in Southeast Asia
the Japanese invasion of China
the Japanese- Russian War
the discovery of oil in the Middle East
18
Which of the following is an example of "Total War"
industries converting to making war materials and weapons
women getting involved in war industries
government selling war bonds.
All of these are examples
19
what does the use of kamikaze pilots show about Japanese culture?
they hated the Americans enough to die killing them
they didn't mind dying because they expected to lose the war
they valued national honor more than individual life.
they were full of dispair after the atomic bombs fell
20
The term ued to describe the willingness of a country to go to the edge of war.
Truman Doctrine
containment
Cold War
brinkmanship
21
Which countries could receive aid through the Marshall Plan?
any European country that needed it
any European country that politically opposed the USSR
any European country that modeled its gov't. after the US
any country that shared a border with the iron curtain
22
What region was known as the "iron curtain"?
the Soviet union and Western Europe
the Soviet Union and it's satalite states
the Soviet Union
the GermanDemocratic Republic and East Germany
23
The Germans first successfully used the blitzkreig in an attack on
Poland
the Soviet Union
Finland
France
24
What was the "Maginot Line"?
the name of the French Air Force
system of fortifications along the French and German border
the line that divides the eastern and western hemispheres.
an important French region desired by the Germans
25
What was NOT a element that was a main causes behind Japan’s need to build an Empire.
Japan needed the rich European colonies of Southeast Asia
the need for more land to grow and natural resources.
emperor wanting a larger empire to suit his divine status
the invasion and control of Manchuria
26
what was Allies military strategy of "island hopping" used in the Pacific?
attacking only islands that were Japanese strongholds
attacking all islands within 500 miles of Japan
attacking all Japanese-held islands
attacking only islands that were not well-defended
27
What was the importance of the Atlantic Charter during and after the war?
signed on a ship in the Atlantic, declaring war on Germany
an alliance between the US & GB ensuring post-war peace
it cut trade with Axis Powers, and post-war trade embargoes
a post-war plan, upholding free trade & choice of gov't.
28
What was Hitler's prime reason for wanting to take Poland?
he knew that it would be a bargining chip with the Soviets
he wanted the Polish corridor and the port city of Danzig
all of these were reasons for wanting to take Poland
he knew it would cause the british and french to declare war
29
How did Kristallnacht demonstrate Nazi persecution of Jews?
all of these demonstrate Nazi persecution of Jews
Nazi troops attacked Jewish homes and businesses
a law passed on that day required Jews to wear a yellow star
that was the day the Nazis began large deportations of jews
30
How were the Holocaust and Hitler's final solution related?
both terms used by Germans to describe the same Jewish plan
final solution was the plan for after the Holocaust
these two terms are not related
Holocaust is the term for genocide resulting from this plan
31
what was the goal of Hitler's final solution?
a way to amass more soldiers for the Russina invasion
it was genocide of all people Nazis considered inferior
a process to divide up territories among his generals
a system for winning the war before the US entered
32
Why were thousands of US citizens put in internment camps during the war?
they were of Japanese desent & falsely labeled as enemies
they were radioing helpful information to the Germans
they were of German desent and falsely labeled as enemies
they had known of the attack on Pearl Harbor in advance
33
How did the Lend-Lease Act benefit the US?
it enriched the US economy through while suppling the Ally's with arms
it allowed the Allies to purchase US food and medicine
it allowed the sale of arms to all warring nations.
all of these apply
34
The US policy directed at blocking Soviet influence & stopping the expansion of communism.
containment
the Cold War
Brinkmanship
Marshall Plan

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