What was one major economic effect of the Great Depression?

Large numbers of unemployed workers struggled to find jobs

Following World War II, Germany was divided into four zones. Who controlled these zones?

France, Great Britain, the US, & the Soviet Union

What was the purpose of scrap metal drives, Victory Gardens, & rationing during WW 2?

A way Americans conserved scarce materials and resources

Why were many Japanese Americans living on the West Coast relocated to internment camps?

They were seen as a threat to national security

Why did Harry Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs on Japan?

He believed an invasion of Japan would risk more US lives

For what purpose did the United States begin the Manhattan Project?

To work on the development of an atomic bomb

How did Germany attempt to defeat Great Britain during the Battle of Britain?

German planes made numerous air raids across Great Britain.

How did many women play a role during WW II?

They went to work in factories taking the place of men.

Relief, recovery, and reform were the three goals of which of the following?

President Roosevelt during the New Deal era

How did the United States respond immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii?

The Congress voted to join the Allies and enter the war.

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1
What was one major economic effect of the Great Depression?
The value of the stock market rose during this time
New jobs were created for the increasing # of immigrants
Large numbers of unemployed workers struggled to find jobs
Women join the workforce the large numbers for the 1st time
2
Following World War II, Germany was divided into four zones. Who controlled these zones?
Spain, Portugal, Ireland, & Poland
France, Great Britain, the US, & the Soviet Union
Italy, Germany, Japan, & Greece
China, Normandy, Sweden, & the Netherlands
3
Which of the following is not associated with the Pacific Theater?
the Bombing of Hiroshima
the Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Island Hopping
Operation Torch
4
Which of the following was described as the “day which will live in infamy”?
the bombing of Britain
the bombing of Berlin
the bombing of Hiroshima
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
5
What was the purpose of scrap metal drives, Victory Gardens, & rationing during WW 2?
punish German Americans for supporting their former homeland
A way Americans conserved scarce materials and resources
A way of helping soldiers gain an education after the war
To increase the level of agricultural exports to our allies
6
Why were many Japanese Americans living on the West Coast relocated to internment camps?
They refused to serve in the US military
They were proven to be spies for the Japanese military
They expressed support for Germany & Italy
They were seen as a threat to national security
7
Who were the leaders of the Axis Powers during World War II?
Roosevelt and Churchill
Truman and Chamberlain
Hitler and Mussolini
Eisenhower and de Gaulle
8
Why did Harry Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs on Japan?
Japan and the Soviet Union were developing a secret alliance
Japan was in the process of developing their own atomic bomb
He knew that Germany would refuse to surrender to the Allies
He believed an invasion of Japan would risk more US lives
9
For what purpose did the United States begin the Manhattan Project?
To increase the production of wartime industries
establish a plan to protect New York City from an invasion
To work on the development of an atomic bomb
To actively recruit men to join the American military
10
The movement of people and goods around the world grew because of improvements in _______
aviation
communication
computer technology
weaponry
11
Which of the following countries were led by a dictator during World War II?
Poland
France
Italy
United States
12
How did Germany attempt to defeat Great Britain during the Battle of Britain?
German planes made numerous air raids across Great Britain.
The army invaded by crossing the English Channel from France
German subs attacked British ships in the North Atlantic.
Missiles were launched from Hitler’s headquarters in Berlin.
13
Which of the following was the code name for the amphibious Allied landing in North Africa?
Operation Torch
the Invasion of Normandy
Island hopping
Operation Okinawa
14
Also known as D-Day, this battle led by General Eisenhower was considered a HUGE success.
the Invasion of Berlin
the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
the Invasion of Moscow
the Invasion of Normandy
15
Which of the following is described as capturing key islands to move closer to Japan to invade?
Island Hopping
Operation Torch
The Manhattan Project
Luftwaffe
16
How did many women play a role during WW II?
They protested the war
They went to work in factories taking the place of men.
Women contributed very little to the war effort
Women joined the military as combat pilots & soldiers
17
Relief, recovery, and reform were the three goals of which of the following?
President Wilson during WW I
President Hoover during the Great Depression
President Roosevelt during the New Deal era
President Lincoln during Reconstruction
18
Which 1920's group did not improve their standard of living b/c boll weevils destroyed crops
immigrants
sharecroppers
African-Americans
factory workers
19
How did the United States respond immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii?
The Allies invaded Normandy on D-Day to help the Russians.
The President stopped helping the Allies.
The atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Congress voted to join the Allies and enter the war.
20
Which of the following was not a key event in the European Theater?
Operation Torch
the Invasion of Normandy
the Bombing of Pearl Harbor
the Battle of Britain
21
Which Japanese city did the US drop atomic bombs on in August of 1945?
Iwo Jima
Tokyo
Nagasaki
Okinawa

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