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America and WWII (Chapter 27)
America and WWII (Chapter 27)
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Study Guide for American History: WWII
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When was D-Day?
July 4, 1944
June 6, 1944
December 7, 1941
November 3, 1933
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A system of government that stressed the glory of the nation w/ no concern for people's rights
facism
assimilation
democracy
socialism
3
When did WWII begin?
1930
1939
1918
1941
4
During WWII, Americans had to limit the amount of products they consumed. This was known as
couponing
rationing
catering
lend-lease act
5
What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials?
Movement to create a Jewish homeland
Hold Nazis accountable for the Holocaust
Prejudice against the Jews
Took away rights of German Jews
6
Korematsu v. United States
most directly addressed the federal government in relation to
foreign policy
exportation
immigration
civil liberties
7
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
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German military tactic in which they struck like "lightning"
hit and run
trench warfare
all of the above
blitzkrieg
9
When was the attack on Pearl harbor?
December 7, 1941
February 8, 1942
January 2, 1942
December 25, 1941
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Giving in to demands in exchange for peace is called
totalitarianism
socialization
appeasement
assimilation
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Why was the Battle of the Bulge Significant
Liberation of the death camps in Germany
Turning point in the war on the Eastern front
Nazi Germany's first loss in a land battle following D-day
Last German offensive in the West
12
Who was Hideki Tojo?
Japanese Prime Minister
Military Leader in Japan
Emeror of Japan
Japanese Spy
13
What caused the United States to enter WW II?
Invasion of France
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Invasion of Poland
Sinking of the Lusitania
14
Which US President made the decision to drop the Atomic bomb over Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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What was the purpose of concentration camps?
Killing Jews and other "undesirables"
Keeping Jews alive
Torturing Jews
Bettering lives for many people during WW2
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What was the Potsdam Declaration?
Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs
The atomic bomb secretly tested at Los Alamos
The secret program to build the atomic bomb
Truman's warning to the Japanese before dropping the bomb
17
Who attacked Pearl Harbor?
Japan
North Korea
Cuba
Russia
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What Did Adolf Hitler Promise To Do When He Gained Power?
To build a wall, to kept illegal immigrants out
To save Germany from depression & make Germany a powerful nation
To renew the tactic Blitzkrieg
To reunite with Austria-Hungary once again
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What were the Nuremberg Trials?
the prosecution of Japanese war criminals
the prosecution of Nazi war criminals after WWII
the invasion of the Soviet Union
the trial of Adolf Hitler
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Benito Mussolini
leader of Italy during the WWII era
leader of USA during the WWII era
leader of Japan during the WWII era
leader of Germany during the WWII era
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What was the most effective method that Hitler used to gain popularity?
Put an end to hyperinflation
Gave influential speeches
Visited citizen’s homes
Wrote a book ‘Mein Kampf'
22
Where did the first atomic bomb drop?
Hiroshima
Bakudan
Nagasaki
Norigami
23
In what year did the United States enter WWII?
1941
1918
1939
1950
24
V-E Day, or May 8, 1945, was the day when ________
US entered the War
Germany surrendered
Allied forces invaded France
Japan surrendered
25
A Japanese bomb-loaded plane whose pilot deliberately crashes into an enemy target is called a
suicide bomber
kamikaze
loyalist
patriot
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What were the two theaters of war in WWII?
Europe and the Atlantic Ocean
Europe and the Pacific Ocean
Europe and the Great Lakes
Europe and the Indian Ocean
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Which battle in the Pacific was a "turning point" for American forces?
Okinawa
Coral Sea
Iwo Jima
Midway
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Where Did Hitler Die?
Berlin Bunker
The Wolf's Lair
The Eagle's Nest
It's a conspiracy people, he still living!
29
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2
Hitler
Goebbles
Lenin
Stalin
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FDR’s decision to remove people of Japanese ancestry to internment camps was a response to
Verified reports of Japanese Americans acting as spies
Strong anti-Japanese sentiment
The lack of Japanese Americans serving in the armed forces
Rumors the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb
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In deciding to use the atomic bomb against Japan, President Truman’s main goal was to
save Japanese lives
Get revenge for Pearl Harbor
Weaken Japan for a long time
end the war quickly
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An example of where citizens rights were violated during WWII was when
Soviets defending Stalingrad from the Axis Powers
Japanese Internment Camps
all of the above
The Yalta Conference where world leaders meet
33
Women and minorities made economic gains during WWII because
new civil rights legislation forced business to change
a shortage of labor created more opportunities
labor unions demanded equal opportunities
more educational opportunities created more skilled workers
34
During World War 2, Japanese Americans were placed here for the duration of the war..
Internment camps
US Air Force Base
Trail of Tears
Solar powered camps
35
During WWII the federal government used rationing to
provide more resources for the military
increase imports of scarce products
increase educational benefits for veterans
hold down prices of military weapons
36
With which of the following is this image most closely associated?
The struggle to achieve women's suffrage
The effort to pass the equal rights amendment
The influence of feminism on national politics
The role of women in the workplace during war
37
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
38
Which BEST describes the Tuskegee Airmen?
Airmen from Tuskegee, AL
African American pilots who trained in Tuskegee, AL
Mexican- American volunteers who trained in Tuskegee, AL
Elite group who flew only in dangerous missions
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The Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1936 did what?
Helped us aid other countries
Attempted to keep us out of the war
Entered us in WWII
Started the bombing of Pearl Harbor
40
Who is Winston churchhill
He was a british priminister
He was a king
He was a german
He was a soldier
41
When did WWII occur?
1934-1947
1931-1940
1939-1945
1930-1934
42
What historical event best describes the picture
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Holocaust
Immigration
Japanese Internment Camps
43
Most internment camps for Japanese Americans were located in which region of the United States?
North
East
West
South
44
What was the Nazi Party
Largest Political party led by Stalin
Largest Political party
Largest Political party led by Hitler
Largest Political party led by Mussolini
45
On what did the German military strategy of
blitzkrieg
depend?
the ability to make a long and steady advance
Poor weather conditions
fast, sudden, and overwhelming force
out waiting the opponent
46
What does V-E Day mean
We lost.
Volunteer Effort
Victory in Europe
Victory Everywhere
47
What best describes what happened after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France?
Germany turned its attention toward the Mediterranean sea
Allies surrendered following defeat
Within a few months Germany surrendered to the allies
Shortly after, the Allies had taken Paris & France
48
Which country was NOT considered an Axis Power?
Japan
Australia
Italy
Germany
49
What scares Uncle Sam in the political cartoon shown?
spread of democracy
spread of communism
spread of socialism
spread of Nazism
50
Who was the leader of the Nazi Party?
Albert Speer
Heinrich Himmler
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Goebbels
51
The significance of the Battle of Britain for the United States
pledged "all aid short of war"
Send troops to Great Britain
passed a series of neutrality acts
Issued the order to shoot German U-Boats on sight
52
Name given to June 6, 1944-the day the Allies launched an invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe
Battle of the Bulge
D-Day
Midway
Operation War
53
Which country was invaded in 1939 to start World War II?
United States
Germany
Poland
Finland
54
What was Kristallnacht?
Jew resistance.
Ruler who has complete power over a country.
When mobs throughout Germany destroyed Jewish property and terrorized Jews.
The relocation of Japanese Americans.
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The main Axis powers of World War 2 consisted of
United States, France, Great Britain
Germany, Russia, Portugal
Germany, United States, France
Germany, Italy, Japan
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Name the treaty that ended World War 1 but was a cause for World War 2
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of 1920
War Guilt Clause
57
Fascism in its purest form is...
conformity
equality
toleration
freedom
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Who is Joseph Goebbles
Leading memebr of nazi party
German Physician
Reichs Minister of Propaganda
Head of the SS
59
The purpose of the Manhattan Project was to
Develop atomic weapons for US military
Resettle displaced Jews of Europe
Provide economic aid to allied countries
Rebuild the US carrier fleet after Pearl Harbor
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What was the "Final Solution?"
Germany's Plan to take control of all Jews
Hitler enslaving all Jews
Hitler's Plan to get rid of all Jews in "Germany"
Germany's Plan to exterminate all Jews