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Study Guide for American History: WWII
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Why was the Battle of the Bulge Significant
Last German offensive in the West
Liberation of the death camps in Germany
Nazi Germany's first loss in a land battle following D-day
Turning point in the war on the Eastern front
2
Name given to June 6, 1944-the day the Allies launched an invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe
D-Day
Battle of the Bulge
Operation War
Midway
3
When did WWII begin?
1939
1941
1930
1918
4
What best describes what happened after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France?
Within a few months Germany surrendered to the allies
Allies surrendered following defeat
Germany turned its attention toward the Mediterranean sea
Shortly after, the Allies had taken Paris & France
5
Which of the following U.S. responses to Nazi aggression provided the most aid to Great Britain
GI Bill
Lend-Lease Act
Monroe Doctrine
Neutrality Act
6
V-E Day, or May 8, 1945, was the day when ________
Attack on Pearl Harbor
US entered the War
Germany surrendered
Allied forces invaded France
7
During WWII, Americans had to limit the amount of products they consumed. This was known as
lend-lease act
rationing
couponing
catering
8
During World War 2, Japanese Americans were placed here for the duration of the war..
Trail of Tears
Internment camps
Solar powered camps
US Air Force Base
9
On what did the German military strategy of
blitzkrieg
depend?
Poor weather conditions
out waiting the opponent
surprise and overwhelming force
the ability to make a long and steady advance
10
The Germans were finally halted in their advance into the Soviet Union at
Battle of the Bulge
Invasion of Normandy
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Midway
11
Women and minorities made economic gains during WWII because
a shortage of labor created more opportunities
more educational opportunities created more skilled workers
labor unions demanded equal opportunities
new civil rights legislation forced business to change
12
Control of North Africa was vital for the Allies because
North Africa became attack point for invasion of Italy
Convinced Spain to keep the country neutral
Control the Panama Canal to obtain oil from the Middle East
Nazi attacked Soviet ships were launched from the area
13
Most internment camps for Japanese Americans were located in which region of the United States?
North
South
West
East
14
What new medical practice became widespread during World War II?
Diagnosing PTSD
treating pain with morphine
treating bacterial infections with penicillin
all of the above
15
The purpose of the Manhattan Project was to
Rebuild the US carrier fleet after Pearl Harbor
Develop atomic weapons for US military
Provide economic aid to allied countries
Resettle displaced Jews of Europe
16
Giving in to demands in exchange for peace is called
appeasement
totalitarianism
assimilation
socialization
17
African Americans during WWII
were not allowed to fight in the military
moved from the south to the north in search of jobs
were drafted, served in segregated units
all of the above
18
In deciding to use the atomic bomb against Japan, President Truman’s main goal was to
Get revenge for Pearl Harbor
Weaken Japan for a long time
save Japanese lives
end the war quickly
19
Which US President made the decision to drop the Atomic bomb over Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Harry S. Truman
20
What does V-E Day mean
Victory Everywhere
Vietnam Era
Victory in Europe
Volunteer Effort
21
Name the treaty that ended World War 1 but was a cause for World War 2
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of 1920
Treaty of Versailles
War Guilt Clause
22
What scares Uncle Sam in the political cartoon shown?
spread of Nazism
spread of socialism
spread of democracy
spread of communism
23
United States entered WW II, the Allies focused their efforts on first winning the war in
Eastern Europe
The Pacific
Western Europe & North Africa
Germany
24
With which of the following is this image most closely associated?
The role of women in the workplace during war
The struggle to achieve women's suffrage
The effort to pass the equal rights amendment
The influence of feminism on national politics
25
An example of where citizens rights were violated during WWII was when
The Yalta Conference where world leaders meet
all of the above
Japanese Internment Camps
Soviets defending Stalingrad from the Axis Powers
26
FDR attempted to __________ by enacting a naval/trade embargo on the Japanese
appease Japan
provoke Japan into war
stop Japanese imperialism/expansion
avoid war with Japan
27
Which battle in the Pacific was a "turning point" for American forces?
Coral Sea
Midway
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
28
Supreme Allied Commander in Europe who was responsible for planning the D-Day invasion was
George Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
George Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
29
Which BEST describes the Tuskegee Airmen?
Elite group who flew only in dangerous missions
Mexican- American volunteers who trained in Tuskegee, AL
African American pilots who trained in Tuskegee, AL
Airmen from Tuskegee, AL
30
The significance of the Battle of Britain for the United States
passed a series of neutrality acts
pledged "all aid short of war"
Issued the order to shoot German U-Boats on sight
Send troops to Great Britain
31
Which country was NOT considered an Axis Power?
Italy
Australia
Japan
Germany
32
In what year did the United States enter WWII?
1939
1950
1941
1918
33
What is Island hopping?
moving from island to island
Japan's assault on the Pacific
moving from sea to sea
Hitler attacking Hawaii
34
This image is an example of:
History poster
Propaganda poster
artwork
Advertisement
35
Which general is famous for the Order of the Day speech?
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchhill
George Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
36
A system of government that stressed the glory of the nation w/ no concern for people's rights
assimilation
facism
socialism
democracy
37
Korematsu v. United States
most directly addressed the federal government in relation to
exportation
immigration
foreign policy
civil liberties
38
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2
Stalin
Hitler
Roosevelt
Lenin
39
What historical event best describes the picture
Immigration
Holocaust
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese Internment Camps
40
The main Axis powers of World War 2 consisted of
Germany, United States, France
United States, France, Great Britain
Germany, Italy, Japan
Germany, Russia, Portugal
41
Which country was invaded in 1939 to start World War II?
Finland
Germany
United States
Poland
42
FDR’s decision to remove people of Japanese ancestry to internment camps was a response to
Rumors the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb
Verified reports of Japanese Americans acting as spies
The lack of Japanese Americans serving in the armed forces
Strong anti-Japanese sentiment
43
Fascism in its purest form is...
equality
freedom
toleration
conformity
44
During WWII the federal government used rationing to
provide more resources for the military
increase imports of scarce products
hold down prices of military weapons
increase educational benefits for veterans
45
German military tactic in which they struck like "lightning"
hit and run
trench warfare
all of the above
blitzkrieg
46
A Japanese bomb-loaded plane whose pilot deliberately crashes into an enemy target is called a
kamikaze
loyalist
patriot
suicide bomber
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What caused the United States to enter WW II?
Sinking of the Lusitania
Invasion of Poland
Invasion of France
Attack on Pearl Harbor
