During WW2, thousands of Japanese-Americans were relocated to Internment camps because they...

were seen as a National Security threat

What was a major challenge faced by the United States for the first time during WW2?

Fighting a two-front war in different parts of the world

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about life during the Cold War?

People did not believe that Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.

President Harry Truman's decision to use Atomic Bomb on Japan was based on his belief that

an invasion of Japan would result in many US casualties

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the policy of containment?

It was a economic advancement strategy to sell tupperware

Which answer explains how economic growth during WW2 helped end the Great Depression?

Production of military equipment created thousands of jobs

In the 20s and 30s, rise of totalitarian gov'ts in Germany, Japan, & Italy were the result of..

Severe economic problems in Europe after WW1

What was the purpose for the Manhattan Project?

To work on the development of an Atomic Bomb

What did the use of kamikaze pilots show about Japanese culture in the 1940s?

They valued national honor more than individual life

What was the outcome of the Nuremberg Trials in 1945?

Murderers were held responsible for crimes against humanity

Why did the Japanese military leaders invade China?

They wanted China's resources like oil and metals., They wanted to show their dominance over East Asia.

What was the goal of Hitler's "Final Solution"?

To kill all Jews and provide lebensraum for the Aryan race

Which statement identifies a change in American society during WW2?

Economic opportunities for women and minorities increased

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US History Test #5 Review (WW2 and Cold War)

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1
During WW2, thousands of Japanese-Americans were relocated to Internment camps because they...
were seen as a National Security threat
were spies for Japan
refused to serve in the United States military
expressed their support for the Axis Powers
2
What was a major challenge faced by the United States for the first time during WW2?
Fighting a two-front war in different parts of the world
Total reliance on the power of the Navy
Lack of public support for the war effort
Difficulty gaining the support of Congress to declare war
3
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about life during the Cold War?
People were afraid of nuclear attack.
People did not believe that Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.
Students practiced "Duck and Cover" drills in school.
People in Berlin were separated by the Berlin Wall.
4
President Harry Truman's decision to use Atomic Bomb on Japan was based on his belief that
an alliance was developing between Japan & the Soviet Union
an invasion of Japan would result in many US casualties
Japan was in the process of developing its own atomic weapon
Germany would refuse to surrender in Europe
5
Which was NOT a major result of World War 2?
The Cold War started
The Arms Race started
Two Super-Powers emerged, USA and USSR
Communism was eliminated
6
Which of the following statements is FALSE about the policy of containment?
It was a economic advancement strategy to sell tupperware
Created as a response to Soviet Union's communist expansion
A policy that tried to prevent the spread of communism
It was an influential factor during the Cold War
7
Where was the statement made to Japan to "surrender or die" at the end of WW2?
Yalta Conference
Nagasaki, Japan
Hiroshima, Japan
Potsdam Declaration
8
The policy for giving concessions in exchange for peace
Genocide
Island Hopping
Appeasement
Totalitarianism
9
Around how many people were killed during the Holocaust?
3 million
20 million
6 million
100 thousand
10
Which answer explains how economic growth during WW2 helped end the Great Depression?
Reduced immigration led to higher wages
Government rationing created a fuel surplus
Production of military equipment created thousands of jobs
Relaxation of production standards increased productivity
11
In the 20s and 30s, rise of totalitarian gov'ts in Germany, Japan, & Italy were the result of..
Success of Communists in establishing an economy in the USSR
Political groups demanding the return of the old monarchies
The active support of the USA
Severe economic problems in Europe after WW1
12
What was the purpose for the Manhattan Project?
To increase economic production to meet wartime demands
To work on the development of an Atomic Bomb
To recruit men for the military services
To defend New York City against a nuclear attack
13
Who was the communist leader of the Soviet Union?
Benito Mussolini
Edward Sissorhands
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
14
What did the use of kamikaze pilots show about Japanese culture in the 1940s?
They valued national honor more than individual life
They were full of despair after the atom bombs fell on Japan
They did not mind dying because they expected to win the war
They believed the Axis Powers would rise to defeat the US
15
What was the outcome of the Nuremberg Trials in 1945?
Auschwitz survivors spoke about their horrifying experiences
Defeated nations were forced to pay reparations
Defeated nations were legally be occupied by the victors
Murderers were held responsible for crimes against humanity
16
Why did the Japanese military leaders invade China?
They wanted to show that Emperor Hirohito was a powerful god
They wanted China's resources like oil and metals.
They wanted to show their dominance over East Asia.
They needed Chinese rice to feed their people.
17
What was the goal of Hitler's "Final Solution"?
To divide up his territories among his generals
To win the war before US entered by making a nuclear program
To get more soldiers for the invasion of Russia
To kill all Jews and provide lebensraum for the Aryan race
18
In the 1930s, which countries were associated with the rise of the dictators?
France, Spain, Greece
Japan, Mexico, Turkey
Germany, Japan, Italy
Mexico, Brazil, India
19
Which two countries were the most involved in the Cold War?
Germany and Italy
US and Germany
Soviet Union and Great Britain
US and Soviet Union
20
Which of the following was NOT part of the Cold War?
Arms Race
Island Hopping
Red Scare
Space Race
21
Which statement identifies a change in American society during WW2?
Economic opportunities for women and minorities increased
Racial tensions were eliminated
The Great Depression worsened
Government regulation of the economy decreased
22
What group of people did this image represent during WW2?
Women in combat
African American cooks/custodians
Native American soldiers
Women in the workplace
23
A major cause of the internment of Japanese-Americans in the US during WW2 was...
racial prejudice
immigration quotas
national segregation policies
economic depression
24
What was the importance of the attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941?
Japan was invaded by Manchuria and WW2 started
Japan signed the Axis Agreement with Germany
US signed the Lend-Lease Act
US entered World War 2
25
What started WW2?
Japan invaded China
Germany invaded the Soviet Union
Germany invaded Poland
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

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