Prior to entering World War II, the United States’ reaction toaggression in Asia was to

impose an embargo on oil and steel shipments to Japan

What did businesses do during World War II to contribute to the war effort?

Converted from peacetime production to wartime production

The United States interned many Japanese Americans during World War II because of

a fear they would aid the enemy

What was the primary cause of the African-American migration to cities in the early 1940s?

Job opportunities in war plants

What was the Final Solution?

Germany's decision to exterminate all Jews in the country.

During World War II, which action was an example of this code of behavior?

Japanese troops committing suicide rather than surrendering

The purpose of World War II advertisement campaigns was to

keep Americans focused on the war

How did African American involvement in World War II impact post-war America?

They increased efforts to end racial discrimination.

Which of these statements about the Nuremberg Trials is most accurate?

The trials held German officers responsible for war crimes

What was the Allied strategy during World War II?

Defeat Hitler first, then focus on the Pacific

What did Rosie the Riveter symbolize?

Women replacing men in the workforce

Why were women and minorities able to make economic gains during World War II?

A shortage of labor created opportunities in the workplace.

The photograph depicts which event of World War II?

Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

During World War II, these measures served to

maintain supplies for the war effort

This poster was used during World War II by the American government to

encourage women to take jobs in defense factories

The Battle of Stalingrad was significant because Germany was

denied access to valuable oil resources

The Lend-Lease Act was passed by the United States Congress in response to increased -

concern about German aggression in Europe

The role of minorities in the US's war effort during WW II included all of the following EXCEPT

Mexican-Americans were not allowed to serve in the military

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1
Prior to entering World War II, the United States’ reaction toaggression in Asia was to
supply military troops and equipment to Korea
direct members of the League of Nations to take action
impose an embargo on oil and steel shipments to Japan
end all American aid to China through lend-lease
2
Which group campaigned for victory in the war and equality at home?
Women
Japanese Americans
Native Americans
African Americans
3
The Geneva Convention established rules governing
monetary exchange rates
treatment of prisoners of war
production of atomic weapons
trade between nations
4
Which president made the decision to use atomic bombs to force Japan to surrender?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
John F. Kennedy
5
Which military tactic did the Nazis use in the Battle of Britain?
Submarine attacks
Land Invasion
Bomber raids
Tank assaults
6
What did businesses do during World War II to contribute to the war effort?
Increased production of consumer goods
Converted from peacetime production to wartime production
Increased tariffs on imported goods
Decreased wartimeproduction to take careof citizens at home
7
What role did these movies serve during World War II?
Boosted moral and patriotism
Encouraged anti-war protests
Promoted government censorship
Provided news from the war front
8
The United States interned many Japanese Americans during World War II because of
their refusal to be deported
a concern over violent protest from them
a fear they would aid the enemy
their refusal to be drafted into the military
9
What was the Allied strategy in the Pacific Theater?
Atomic bombing
Operation Overlord
Island hopping
Strike first and often
10
After the start of World War II, the Lend-Lease Act allowed the United States to
reinstate the military draft
occupy Axis territory
assist the Allied Powers
acquire new weapons
11
What event triggered World War II?
Germany’s invasion of Poland
Japan’s invasion of Manchuria
Germany’s occupation of France
Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor
12
What is the correct order of the events?
2, 1, 3
3, 2, 1
1, 2, 3
3, 1, 2
13
What group did Germany wage genocide against as part of Hitler’s “Final Solution?"
Jews
Czechs
Catholics
Austrians
14
This wreckage is from a large-scale invasion to
free Germany
liberate Europe
force the surrender of Japan
seek the support of Russia
15
What was the primary cause of the African-American migration to cities in the early 1940s?
Crop failures from drought
Desegregation of the South
Passage of the Civil Rights Act
Job opportunities in war plants
16
The attack on Pearl Harbor happened on
December 6, 1941
December 7, 1942
December 6, 1942
December 7, 1941
17
Which factor best completes the diagram?
Labor shortages
Resource rationing
High birthrates
Mass migration
18
What was the Final Solution?
The Allied Powers' strategy of the Germans in France.
The Allied Powers' plan to eliminate all concentration camps
Germany's decision to exterminate all Jews in the country.
Germany's attempt to gain control of France & Great Britain.
19
Which nation declared war on the United States after America declared war on Japan?
Great Britain
Soviet Union
Italy
Germany
20
Which all-minority military unit from World War II is pictured?
Mexican
Navajo
Tuskegee Airmen
Nisei regiment
21
During World War II, which action was an example of this code of behavior?
Japanese captors treating American POWs humanely
Japanese civilians welcoming Allied troops
Japanese troops committing suicide rather than surrendering
Japanese emperor accepting terms of unconditional surrender
22
Which picture portrays African Americans serving in a non-combative role during World War II?
2
4
3
2
23
The purpose of World War II advertisement campaigns was to
keep Americans focused on the war
encourage peaceful protests of the war
generate support of the entertainment industry
prevent government censorship of war news
24
How did African American involvement in World War II impact post-war America?
They increased efforts to end racial discrimination.
They migrated to the South in search of jobs in agriculture.
They encouraged the practice of segregated military units.
They joined the armed forces in record numbers.
25
Which of these statements about the Nuremberg Trials is most accurate?
The trials were not covered by media in the United States
The trials denied financial compensation to Jewish victims
The trials focused on high-ranking Japanese officials
The trials held German officers responsible for war crimes
26
What was the Allied strategy during World War II?
Use blitzkrieg to gain control of Axis-held areas
Use island-hopping to control the islands around Europe
Defeat Hitler first, then focus on the Pacific
Defeat Japan, then divide and conquer Europe
27
What did Rosie the Riveter symbolize?
Women replacing men in the workforce
Women working in peace gardens
Women serving in combat jobs in the war
Women raising children at home
28
Why were women and minorities able to make economic gains during World War II?
A shortage of labor created opportunities in the workplace.
Increased educational opportunities for women & minorities.
New legislation forced business to change hiring practices.
Unions gained equal opportunities for these groups.
29
The photograph depicts which event of World War II?
Soviet Union's invasion of Poland
The Battle of Britain
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Hitler's invasion of Poland
30
During World War II, these measures served to
establish international relief funds
maintain supplies for the war effort
rebuild a war-damaged economy
protect personal savings
31
The United States dropped two atomic bombs. One was on the city of Hiroshima, andthe other on
Kyoto
Tokyo
Nagasaki
Hanoi
32
"A date that will live in Infamy" describes what event?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The attack at Midway
The bombing of Japan
The bombing of Britain
33
This poster was used during World War II by the American government to
show women how to develop muscles for fighting
encourage women to take jobs in defense factories
encourage women to ration goods at home
get women ready to serve as soldiers in the war effort
34
During World War II, the role of the Selective Service System in the United States was to
ration manufactured goods
replace factory workers
increase industrial productivity
draft military personnel
35
Which minority group living out west was forced into internment camps during World War II?
Mexican-Americans
Japanese-Americans
Italian-Americans
German-Americans
36
The Battle of Stalingrad was significant because Germany was
cut off from Italian reinforcements
denied access to valuable oil resources
invaded by the Allied troops
forced to surrender its western armies
37
The Lend-Lease Act was passed by the United States Congress in response to increased -
fear over the German pact with the Soviet Union
concern about Italian demands in North Africa
concern about German aggression in Europe
anger over the Japanese invasion of China
38
The systematic & purposeful destruction of a racial, political, religious or cultural group is
internment
diaspora
genocide
assassination
39
What law provided the president to sell, loan or rent equipment to nations fighting aggression?
War Production Act
Equal Opportunity Employer Act
GI Bill of Rights Act
Lend-Lease Act
40
The role of minorities in the US's war effort during WW II included all of the following EXCEPT
some Navajo served as communication code specialists
Mexican-Americans were not allowed to serve in the military
African-Americans served in roles suchas the Tuskegee Airmen
Japanese-Americans were allowed to join Nisei regiments

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