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World War 2 Unit Test Review for World History
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Why did France and Great Britain insist that Germany keep paying the reparations owed them
They needed the Money to repay the United States
They hoped to prevent Germany from becoming a world power
They wanted to invest the money in US Stock Market
Exacting revenge for debts paid after 1871
2
Which of the following was the IMMEDIATE cause of World War 2?
Germany invades Poland
Germany occupies Great Britain
Great Britain threatens Italy
Japan bombed the United States
3
The main idea of this cartoon is that Italy, Germany, and Japan?
were committed to aggression
were determined to defeat communism
had to balance international and domestic obligations
had formed an alliance for peace
4
What important reason identifies Japanese imperialism in Asia
halt the spread of totalitarianism in Asia
Halt the threat of invasion from neighboring countries
Obtain natural resources for Japanese industry
Bring an end to reparations payments to France
5
The political cartoon refers to events that occurred during which years?
1950-1953
1939-1945
2001-2005
1914-1918
6
"I don't know with what weapons WW 2 will be fought, but WW 4 will be fought with sticks"
Obama
Hitler
Einstein
Patton
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What best explains the Allied victory over Germany in WW 2?
massacre of European Jews and other groups
Soviet army size, US manufactured more weapons, etc
Germany lacked experienced officers after D-Day
Allies use of atomic weapons, missiles against Germany
8
In what year did the United States Stock market crash?
1939
1925
1935
1929
9
Which event best completes the chart?
Jewish people forced to act as household slaves
Jewish people permitted to emigrate
Jewish people identifying themselves with yellow stars
Jewish people organize rebellions against Nazi dictatorship
10
A comparison of these two wars would show that----
world leaders correctly predicted the risk of war
technological progress made weapons increasingly destructive
the spread of diseases had become more deadly
discovery of antibiotics made it easier to treat infections
11
Why was the Normandy Landings considered an important turning part in World War 2?
It heled the Allied powers reclaim control of France
Allowed the Allies to attack Germany all at once
It forced Germany to fight on multiple fronts, divided army
It showed that beach invasions were possible
12
What was the goal of the "FINAL SOLUTION"?
A way to amass more soldiers for the invasion of Russia
A system for winning the war before US joined
To divide up his territories among his generals
The genocide of people the Nazi's considered inferior
13
Which of the following is true of the POST WW 1 PERIOD?
The League of Nations was successful
Most post WW1 governments were either Fascists or Communist
Europe began to decline as an economic power
European nations lost most of their colonies
14
70,000 killed instantly, 60,000 by November, another 70,000 by 1950? What event happened?
Bombing of Hiroshima
D-Day invasion
Blitz of London
Pearl Harbor
15
Political emphasis on rule by an elite minority, racial purity, society based on military needs
Socialism
Communism
Democracy
Fascism
16
Which of the following correctly identifies the type of political system shared by all three
communists
totalitarian
fascists
theocratic
17
Who is not part of the Axis Powers?
Germany
Italy
Japan
Australia
18
Why were thousands of Japanese Americans interned in relocation camps?
their Ancestory
unwillingness to aid the war effort
theri need for protection
support of Japanese goals
19
Japanese invasion of China and Hitlers rebuilding of the German military (1935) demonstrate
Succerss of defensive alliances
Fear of Communist expansion?
Failure of the League of Nations
Support for the Treaty of Versailles?
20
During World War 2, which event occurred last?
Russian defense of Stalingrad
German invasion of Belgium
US bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima
Japanese invasion of Manchuria (China)
21
"Germany became one vast torture chamber. Cries of victims were heard around the world."
Holocaust
German Blitzkrieg
use of atomic bomb
Japans attack on Pearl Harbor
22
This chart shows the organization of----
United Nations
European Union
Organization of American States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
23
"We shall defend our Island, whatever the cost, fight on the beaches, fields, streets, hills."
Joseph Stalin
Harry S Truman
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
24
Stalin signed a non-aggression pact with?
Mexico
Japan
Germany
USA
25
Why was the Atlantic Charter so significant during and after WW 2?
Esstablished an alliance between US and Great Britain
it upheld the rights of FREE TRADE and CHOICE of GOVERNMENT
it cut off trade with Axis powers, established embargos
It opened the Atlantic to shipping war materials to Allies
26
Which motto best reflects the spirit of Totalitarianism?
"Do unto others as you would others do unto you"
"Hard work, sacrifice, and service to the nation"
"An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth"
"For God, King, and Country"
27
How did the US Government respond to the Great Depression?
Accepted loans from Allies to maintain employment levels
implemented communist reforms in the US
Government spending on welfare and public works projects
Allowed Roosevelt to rule as totalitarian dictator
28
What country did Germany first invade after the Munich Pact?
Chechlosvakia
France
Poland
Russia
29
Democratic government elected in Germany from 1919-1933
Weimer Republic
Holocaust
Executive, legislative, judicial branches
Totalitarianism
30
After Hitler was appointed chancellor he moved to consolidate power by?
Burning down the Reichstag building.
moved the army to Berlin
Having the president assassinated
passing legislation to give him dictatorial power
