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World War II
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1
Germany and Italy had totalitarian governments at the time. Which phrases describe this type of government?
headed by a dictator
citizens enjoy freedom of speech
opposition to the government is not permitted
government controls all aspects of citizens' lives
2
How did MOST American families on the home front respond to shortages of food and supplies during the war?
They united to form protests against the US government.
They were unsympathetic to the war effort.
It united them. They were willing to make sacrifices.
It divided them. They refused to make sacrifices.
3
Which countries were a part of the Axis Powers?
Italy
Great Britain
Japan
Soviet Union
4
Which group of Americans living along the West Coast was forced into internment camps after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Mexican Americans
Japanese Americans
Chinese Americans
African Americans
5
Propaganda posters encouraged actions to support the war effort _____.
at home
in Europe
in the government
6
What were the reactions of the Allies to the Holocaust?
They knew Japan had to be stopped and atomic weapons had to be used.
They knew Great Britain had to be stopped and liberated the Jews.
They knew Germany had to be stopped and liberated the Jews from the camps.
They knew the Soviet Union had to be stopped and liberated the Jews.
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Which event happened first involving the United States in the war?
US provides economic aid through the Lend-Lease Act
attack on Pearl Harbor
8
By the end of World War II, the number of women working in US business and industry had significantly
increased
decreased
9
Which countries were a part of the Allied Powers?
Germany
France
Soviet Union
Italy
10
The US used propaganda during WWII to influence
the American government
the military
the American public
11
VJ Day celebrated Victory over Japan and the end of World War II.
True
False
12
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman were the leaders of the US during WWII.
True
False
13
Who was the leader of Great Britain during World War II?
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
14
What did VE Day celebrate?
Victory in Europe Day
the end of World War II
surrender of Japan
surrender of Germany
15
The limited supply of items during WWII led many families to ________.
overeat
starve
protest with speeches and marches
plant "victory gardens"
16
During World War II many everyday items were _______________.
rationed
distributed freely
17
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
18
Italy attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor.
False
True
19
Why did President Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
He wanted to punish Japan in retaliation for bombing Pearl Harbor.
He wanted to punish Japan for being a part of the Axis powers.
He wanted to get rid of Japanese culture.
He wanted a quick end to the war before more Allied lives were lost.
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Rosie the Riveter represented women who ___________ during World War II.
planted victory gardens
went to war
worked in factory jobs
became nurses
