Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter World War 1?

Constant German submarine attacks on merchant ships.

During WW1, tanks were used on the western front primarily to -

lead troops across no-man's land and into enemy territory

Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War 2?

To establish military bases fro use in further attacks.

This 1944 poster was produced most likely in response to the -

growing demand for personnel to support the war effort.

Which action prompted the US to officially enter World War 2?

The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base.

This WW2 poster publicizes a national campaign aimed at -

supporting the war by reducing demand for food supplies.

In 1919, isolationists opposed joining the League of Nations because they

did not want involvement in future foreign wars.

Which president is associated with World War 2?

Harry Truman, Franklin Roosevelt

President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were based on the belief that

self-determination should be applied to all peoples

What role did women play in the war effort at home?

They worked in factories producing supplies.

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1
Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter World War 1?
Constant German submarine attacks on merchant ships.
Japanese military actions in Indochina.
The German use of blitzkrieg tactics in Europe.
The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base.
2
During WW1, tanks were used on the western front primarily to -
release chemical weapons ahead of attacks on enemy positions
lead troops across no-man's land and into enemy territory
launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft.
destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops.
3
Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War 2?
To establish military bases fro use in further attacks.
To gain access to vital natural resources.
To protect shipping routes for neutral countries.
To fulfill commitments to military alliances.
4
Which war is John J. Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force associated with?
World War 1
World War 2
5
This 1944 poster was produced most likely in response to the -
lack of women able to serve in combat.
growing demand for personnel to support the war effort.
growing demand for equal pay for equal work.
lack of women with the skills needed to join the labor force
6
Which battle is associated with World War 2?
Battle of Argonne Forest
Tet Offensive
Gulf of Tonkin
Invasion of Normandy
7
Which action prompted the US to officially enter World War 2?
The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base.
Japanese military actions in Indochina.
German submarine attacks on U.S. merchant ships.
The German blitzkrieg tactics in Europe.
8
This WW2 poster publicizes a national campaign aimed at -
lowering the cost of living by creating a surplus of food.
creating agriculture to relieve an economic depression.
encouraging a healthy diet for future soldiers.
supporting the war by reducing demand for food supplies.
9
In 1919, isolationists opposed joining the League of Nations because they
resisted colonialism in Africa and Asia.
did not want involvement in future foreign wars.
feared creation of a Security Council.
opposed German membership in the League of Nations.
10
Which president is associated with World War 2?
Harry Truman
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
11
Which war is the Zimmerman Telegram associated with?
World War 1
World War 2
12
Which of the following were held in camps by the U.S. government during World War 2?
German Americans
Japanese Americans
Italian Americans
Jews
13
President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were based on the belief that
self-determination should be applied to all peoples
isolationism should guide a nation's relations
military strength offers a nation's best security
all nations should have equal access to colonial possessions
14
What role did women play in the war effort at home?
Nothing, they were simply housewives.
They sewed blankets to keep the men war during the winter.
They wrote letters of support to the men fighting overseas.
They worked in factories producing supplies.
15
Which of the following is the "day of infamy" that FDR mentions in his speech on Dec 8, 1941?
Bombing of Hiroshima
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Surrender of Germany
Invasion of Normandy
16
Which war is the Flying Tigers (Chinese and American pilots) associated with?
World War 2
World War 1

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