The Allies helped rebuild Japan after WW2. What describes how the Allies were involved?

Allies sent military forces to rebuild government/economy

During WW2, the federal government dealt with what problem according to the cartoon?

Rationing gas used by American drivers

Which statement expresses the main idea of this cartoon?

Allied goals in WWII will affect every nation

The US justification for dropping the atomic bombs was that _____________________

the bombs' destructive power might end the war quickly

How did the US' goal in WW2 differ from its goal in WW1?

The US fought for unconditional surrender

During WWII, women and minorities made economic gains because _______

a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities

The D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of WW2 because it _______

opened a new Allied front in Europe

Why did FDR not intervene in the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe?

Most Americans did not support US involvement in Europe.

During WW2, what was the primary duty of the Navajo Code Talkers?

Transmitting secret messages to the US forces during battle

During WWII, the federal government used rationing to _______________________

provided more resources for the military

The poster shows that during WW2 civilians on the home front ________

were encouraged to participate in the war effort

Shortly after WWII started, the US began the Manhattan Project to _______________________

work on the development of an atomic bomb

A violation of civil rights that occurred in the US during WWII was the ________

internment of Japanese Americans

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date that will live in infamy..." What is FDR referring to?

Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor

What was the key challenge faced by the US during WWII?

Fighting the war on several fronts

In the 1930s, a main reason for the failure of peace in Europe was that ____________

Germany was seeking to dominate Europe

The "cash and carry" policy and Lend-Lease Act were used by the US was to _________

support for the Allies in WW2 without entering the war

The 1944 election of FDR to a 4th term is attributed to __________

unwillingness of voters to change leadership during a crisis

Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist?

The US is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression

The main idea of this cartoon is that after WWII, many women might _______________________

resist a return to their traditional role as homemakers

"The seeds of WWII were sown earlier in the 20th century." What is this quote supporting?

WW1 peace settlement created bitterness and resentment

How did the ultimatum from this cartoon affect WW2?

It led to the atomic bombing of Japan.

Experiences of African Americans during the war influenced their postwar decision to ________

increase the efforts to end racial discrimination

During WWII, this poster was used primarily to _______

gain financial support for the war

What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066?

Supporting the internment of Japanese Americans

What was the major purpose of the Allies meeting at the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences?

To plan the political future of defeated nations

People had to ration, grow victory gardens, recycled goods, what were they doing?

Supporting the war effort during WW2

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1
The Allies helped rebuild Japan after WW2. What describes how the Allies were involved?
Allies sent military forces to rebuild government/economy
Allies sent military forces to control Japan's military
Allies sent military forces to regulate the economy
Allies sent military to rebuild Japan's military
2
During WW2, the federal government dealt with what problem according to the cartoon?
Rationing gas used by American drivers
Setting higher mileage standards for car manufacturers
Ending the use of tanks by the military
Increasing imports of oil from the Dutch East Indies
3
Which statement expresses the main idea of this cartoon?
The Atlantic Charter will help only Europe and Asia
American strategy is to win the war in the Pacific first
Allied goals in WWII will affect every nation
The US intends to rule the entire worlds
4
The US justification for dropping the atomic bombs was that _____________________
the bombs' destructive power might end the war quickly
Japan was on the verge of developing their own atomic bombs
Japan's military power was centered in the 2 cities
Japan had attacked major cities in other nations
5
How did the US' goal in WW2 differ from its goal in WW1?
The US fought to preserve freedom and democracy
The US fought for unconditional surrender
the US fought to end the war quickly
The US fought to bring about lasting peace
6
Where did the D-Day invasion take place?
Between France and Spain
Between Africa and France
Between England and France
Between England and Norway
7
During WWII, women and minorities made economic gains because _______
a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities
civil rights laws made businesses change hiring practices
more educational opportunities increased skilled workers
labor unions demanded equal opportunities for these groups
8
The D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of WW2 because it _______
forced Italy to surrender
avoided use of the atomic bombs against civilian targets
opened a new Allied front in Europe
stopped Soviet advances in eastern Europe
9
Put in order: A Japan attacks US; B Germany invades Poland; C MacArthur helps Japan; D D-Day
B - A - D - C
A - B - C - D
C - A - B - D
D - B - A - C
10
Why did FDR not intervene in the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe?
FDR was afraid a war would damage a weakened US economy
Britain and France did not want the US to intervene
Most Americans did not support US involvement in Europe.
FDR did not believe the US military could defeat Germany
11
During WW2, what was the primary duty of the Navajo Code Talkers?
Informing the press about war casualties
Transmitting secret messages to the US forces during battle
Translating confidential Japanese communications
Interpreting confiscated German battle plans
12
During WWII, the federal government used rationing to _______________________
hold down prices of military weapons
provided more resources for the military
increase imports of products
increase educational benefits for veterans
13
The poster shows that during WW2 civilians on the home front ________
were hired to distribute surplus food
faced extreme personal hardships
experienced rationing of meat products
were encouraged to participate in the war effort
14
Shortly after WWII started, the US began the Manhattan Project to _______________________
increase economic production to meet wartime demands
defend New York City against a nuclear attack
work on the development of an atomic bomb
recruit men for the military services
15
A violation of civil rights that occurred in the US during WWII was the ________
forced removal of Native Americans from their reservations
passage of an open immigration law
arrests made as a result of the Palmer raids
internment of Japanese Americans
16
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date that will live in infamy..." What is FDR referring to?
Collapse of the New York Stock Exchange
Police attack on strikers in Detroit
An explosion in a West Virginia coal mine
Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
17
What was the key challenge faced by the US during WWII?
Lack of public support for the war effort
Difficulty gaining congressional support
Fighting the war on several fronts
Total reliance on naval power
18
In the 1930s, a main reason for the failure of peace in Europe was that ____________
Germany was seeking to dominate Europe
the Soviet Union was spreading communism into Africa & Asia
the United Nations was not supported by member nations
England and France wanted to revise Treaty of Versailles
19
In order to defeat the Japanese, the US used which of the following military tactics?
Island-hopping
Trench warfare
Genocide
Blitzkrieg
20
What were the meetings in Yalta and Potsdam more focused on?
Postwar issues
Long-term military planning
Military supply issues
Technological developments
21
1940-Japan occupies Indochina; 1941-US has oil embargo against Japan - what happens next?
US attacks Nagasaki
US prohibits Asian immigration
Japanese internment camps are constructed
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
22
The "cash and carry" policy and Lend-Lease Act were used by the US was to _________
support for the Allies in WW2 without entering the war
encourage British appeasement of Germany
fulfill treaty obligations with Great Britain and France
help fund League of Nations efforts for peace
23
The 1944 election of FDR to a 4th term is attributed to __________
unwillingness of voters to change leadership during a crisis
need to continue efforts to cope with the Great Depression
blame on the Republicans for the country's economic problems
lack of a strong Republican candidate.
24
Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist?
England can defend itself against Axis aggression
The US is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression
Isolationism is the safest policy for these countries
Trade restrictions are a threat more than leaders recognize
25
The use of ration cards, issued by the governments, was intended to _________
support the troops in wartime
increase the use of gasoline
decrease the cost of automobiles
help support the auto industry
26
The main idea of this cartoon is that after WWII, many women might _______________________
demand the right to vote and seek public office
insist that men be given back their jobs
resist a return to their traditional role as homemakers
demand the right to serve in combat in future wars
27
"The seeds of WWII were sown earlier in the 20th century." What is this quote supporting?
The US was not successful in stopping Soviet expansion
European democracies encouraged Hitler to rearm Germany
The US involvement after WW1 created mistrust.
WW1 peace settlement created bitterness and resentment
28
How did the ultimatum from this cartoon affect WW2?
It led to the atomic bombing of Japan.
It resulted in the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
It led to the Battle of Britain.
It resulted in the division of Germany and Italy
29
Experiences of African Americans during the war influenced their postwar decision to ________
increase the efforts to end racial discrimination
join the armed forces in record numbers
move back to the rural south
renew support for the principle of separate but equal
30
During WWII, this poster was used primarily to _______
gain financial support for the war
contain the spread of communism
create jobs for the unemployed
convince women to fill vacant factory jobs
31
What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066?
Requiring all citizens to take a loyalty oath
Supporting the internment of Japanese Americans
Discouraging discrimination in employment
Promoting a more diversified economy
32
What was the major purpose of the Allies meeting at the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences?
To coordinate the development and use of the atomic bombs
To establish the rules of conduct for the cold war
To plan the political future of defeated nations
to reveal the events of the Holocaust to the world
33
People had to ration, grow victory gardens, recycled goods, what were they doing?
Dealing with shortages during the Depression
Dealing with shortages of products during the Cold War
Supporting environment programs through conservation
Supporting the war effort during WW2

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World War 2

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Questions 33

Answers

1
The Allies helped rebuild Japan after WW2. What describes how the Allies were involved?
Allies sent military forces to rebuild government/economy
Allies sent military forces to control Japan's military
Allies sent military forces to regulate the economy
Allies sent military to rebuild Japan's military
2
During WW2, the federal government dealt with what problem according to the cartoon?
Rationing gas used by American drivers
Setting higher mileage standards for car manufacturers
Ending the use of tanks by the military
Increasing imports of oil from the Dutch East Indies
3
Which statement expresses the main idea of this cartoon?
The Atlantic Charter will help only Europe and Asia
American strategy is to win the war in the Pacific first
Allied goals in WWII will affect every nation
The US intends to rule the entire worlds
4
The US justification for dropping the atomic bombs was that _____________________
the bombs' destructive power might end the war quickly
Japan was on the verge of developing their own atomic bombs
Japan's military power was centered in the 2 cities
Japan had attacked major cities in other nations
5
How did the US' goal in WW2 differ from its goal in WW1?
The US fought to preserve freedom and democracy
The US fought for unconditional surrender
the US fought to end the war quickly
The US fought to bring about lasting peace
6
Where did the D-Day invasion take place?
Between France and Spain
Between Africa and France
Between England and France
Between England and Norway
7
During WWII, women and minorities made economic gains because _______
a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities
civil rights laws made businesses change hiring practices
more educational opportunities increased skilled workers
labor unions demanded equal opportunities for these groups
8
The D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of WW2 because it _______
forced Italy to surrender
avoided use of the atomic bombs against civilian targets
opened a new Allied front in Europe
stopped Soviet advances in eastern Europe
9
Put in order: A Japan attacks US; B Germany invades Poland; C MacArthur helps Japan; D D-Day
B - A - D - C
A - B - C - D
C - A - B - D
D - B - A - C
10
Why did FDR not intervene in the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe?
FDR was afraid a war would damage a weakened US economy
Britain and France did not want the US to intervene
Most Americans did not support US involvement in Europe.
FDR did not believe the US military could defeat Germany
11
During WW2, what was the primary duty of the Navajo Code Talkers?
Informing the press about war casualties
Transmitting secret messages to the US forces during battle
Translating confidential Japanese communications
Interpreting confiscated German battle plans
12
During WWII, the federal government used rationing to _______________________
hold down prices of military weapons
provided more resources for the military
increase imports of products
increase educational benefits for veterans
13
The poster shows that during WW2 civilians on the home front ________
were hired to distribute surplus food
faced extreme personal hardships
experienced rationing of meat products
were encouraged to participate in the war effort
14
Shortly after WWII started, the US began the Manhattan Project to _______________________
increase economic production to meet wartime demands
defend New York City against a nuclear attack
work on the development of an atomic bomb
recruit men for the military services
15
A violation of civil rights that occurred in the US during WWII was the ________
forced removal of Native Americans from their reservations
passage of an open immigration law
arrests made as a result of the Palmer raids
internment of Japanese Americans
16
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date that will live in infamy..." What is FDR referring to?
Collapse of the New York Stock Exchange
Police attack on strikers in Detroit
An explosion in a West Virginia coal mine
Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
17
What was the key challenge faced by the US during WWII?
Lack of public support for the war effort
Difficulty gaining congressional support
Fighting the war on several fronts
Total reliance on naval power
18
In the 1930s, a main reason for the failure of peace in Europe was that ____________
Germany was seeking to dominate Europe
the Soviet Union was spreading communism into Africa & Asia
the United Nations was not supported by member nations
England and France wanted to revise Treaty of Versailles
19
In order to defeat the Japanese, the US used which of the following military tactics?
Island-hopping
Trench warfare
Genocide
Blitzkrieg
20
What were the meetings in Yalta and Potsdam more focused on?
Postwar issues
Long-term military planning
Military supply issues
Technological developments
21
1940-Japan occupies Indochina; 1941-US has oil embargo against Japan - what happens next?
US attacks Nagasaki
US prohibits Asian immigration
Japanese internment camps are constructed
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
22
The "cash and carry" policy and Lend-Lease Act were used by the US was to _________
support for the Allies in WW2 without entering the war
encourage British appeasement of Germany
fulfill treaty obligations with Great Britain and France
help fund League of Nations efforts for peace
23
The 1944 election of FDR to a 4th term is attributed to __________
unwillingness of voters to change leadership during a crisis
need to continue efforts to cope with the Great Depression
blame on the Republicans for the country's economic problems
lack of a strong Republican candidate.
24
Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist?
England can defend itself against Axis aggression
The US is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression
Isolationism is the safest policy for these countries
Trade restrictions are a threat more than leaders recognize
25
The use of ration cards, issued by the governments, was intended to _________
support the troops in wartime
increase the use of gasoline
decrease the cost of automobiles
help support the auto industry
26
The main idea of this cartoon is that after WWII, many women might _______________________
demand the right to vote and seek public office
insist that men be given back their jobs
resist a return to their traditional role as homemakers
demand the right to serve in combat in future wars
27
"The seeds of WWII were sown earlier in the 20th century." What is this quote supporting?
The US was not successful in stopping Soviet expansion
European democracies encouraged Hitler to rearm Germany
The US involvement after WW1 created mistrust.
WW1 peace settlement created bitterness and resentment
28
How did the ultimatum from this cartoon affect WW2?
It led to the atomic bombing of Japan.
It resulted in the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
It led to the Battle of Britain.
It resulted in the division of Germany and Italy
29
Experiences of African Americans during the war influenced their postwar decision to ________
increase the efforts to end racial discrimination
join the armed forces in record numbers
move back to the rural south
renew support for the principle of separate but equal
30
During WWII, this poster was used primarily to _______
gain financial support for the war
contain the spread of communism
create jobs for the unemployed
convince women to fill vacant factory jobs
31
What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066?
Requiring all citizens to take a loyalty oath
Supporting the internment of Japanese Americans
Discouraging discrimination in employment
Promoting a more diversified economy
32
What was the major purpose of the Allies meeting at the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences?
To coordinate the development and use of the atomic bombs
To establish the rules of conduct for the cold war
To plan the political future of defeated nations
to reveal the events of the Holocaust to the world
33
People had to ration, grow victory gardens, recycled goods, what were they doing?
Dealing with shortages during the Depression
Dealing with shortages of products during the Cold War
Supporting environment programs through conservation
Supporting the war effort during WW2