During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean

We began mass producing military supplies for our allies

Which was NOT a result of WWII in the US

US became more isolated in the world

What was Pacific Island-Hopping during WWII

U.S. Strategy of skipping and taking over islands to get closer to Japan.

What was D-Day during WWII

The Invasion of Normandy by Allied Forces on 4 June 1944. l

During WWII what was the ultra-secret purple cipher machine used for

It decrypted Japanese diplomatic messages

After WWII, Japan became a

Democratic Nation and Ally of the United States

What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans

Gave them benefits when they returned

These "zoot suits" were a symbol of what problems at home during WWII

Riots in LA between whites and Hispanics

Which did NOT happen on the home front during WWII

Children went to work in factories to help their families.

How were Women convinced to work in factories during WWII

Propaganda showing it was their duty to help.

Why did the U.S. need to ration rubber and gasoline during WWII

Rubber and gas had become scarce and were needed for war.

Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WWII

Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability

Why did Jewish Families go into hiding during WWII

Germans were putting Jews in concentration camps.

How did the U.S. military's need for war supplies affect the nation’s factories during WWII

Factories swathed from making consumer goods to war-related goods

Why did Japan's economy grow after WWII

They invested in human capital, technology and built factories.

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1
The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII was called the
Hot War
WWII
Cold War
Vietnam War
2
The man on the left in the picture was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWII. Who is he
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
3
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
Rosie became a superstar
We set fire to major world capitals
4
Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during WWII
John Pershing
Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler
Woodrow Wilson
5
Which was NOT a result of WWII in the US
Women into the workforce
US became more isolated in the world
Ended the Great Depression
Desegregated the Military
6
What was Pacific Island-Hopping during WWII
U.S. Strategy of skipping and taking over islands to get closer to Germany
U.S. Strategy of skipping and taking over islands to get closer to Italy
U.S. Strategy of skipping and taking over islands to get closer to Japan.
U.S. Strategy of skipping and taking over islands to get closer to Britain
7
Prime Minister Robert Menzies was happy that Australia entered WWII
True
False
8
During WWII, _______________________ was the home of an Army guided-missile school
a. Montgomery
Redstone Arsena
Cromalin Brothers
9
What was D-Day during WWII
The Invasion of Poland by Allied Forces on 4 June 1944
The Invasion of Normandy by Allied Forces on 4 June 1944. l
The Invasion of Canada by Allied Forces on 4 June 1944
The Invasion of Russia by Allied Forces on 4 June 1944.
10
During WWII what was the ultra-secret purple cipher machine used for
It delivered superior fire power
It helped Japan win WWII
It erased Japanese memories
It decrypted Japanese diplomatic messages
11
After WWII, Japan became a
Democratic Nation and Ally of the United States
Broken Nation divided by allied powers
Monarchy and Ally of China
Radiation Hot zone where no human could live
12
What group of African American pilots were known for their elite abilities during WWII
The Airmen of Alabama
The Wright Brothers
Amelia Earhart
The Tuskegee Airmen
13
The US Government imprisoned Japanese Americans in Interment Camps during WWII after the Pearl Harbor Bombings
True
False
14
What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans
Gave them benefits when they returned
orced them to pay high war debts
Gave them medals of honorF
Gave them US citizenship when they returned
15
These "zoot suits" were a symbol of what problems at home during WWII
African Americans not getting jobs during the war
Tense relations between Japanese and whites in San Francisco
Poor races relations in large cities in the north
Riots in LA between whites and Hispanics
16
This WWII leader became Prime Minister of Italy in 1922. He was head of the Fascist Party
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
17
What was the treaty that ended WWI and later lead to WWII
Brest-Litovsk
Paris Peace Accords
Geneva Conference
Treaty of Versailles
18
Which did NOT happen on the home front during WWII
Children went to work in factories to help their families.
Americans of Japanese descent were interned in camps.
Propaganda influenced Americans to support the war
Women joined the workforce in large numbers
19
What was the time span of WWII
2001-2011
1950-1980
1914-1918b. c.
1939-1945
20
During WWII, who were the WAVES
Beach security and lifeguards
Enlisted women sailors
Navy weather forecasters
The Coastal Patrol Fleet
21
Who was German's dictator during WWII
Harry Trumand
Josef Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
22
Which answer is NOT true about women during WWII
they took over man jobs
they joined the war
they started playing baseball
nothing changed for the women
23
Harry S. Truman made the difficult decision to use the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan in Aug 1945
False
True
24
What was the name of the British Air-force during WWII
U-boats
Air Force 1
Royal Air Force
Sputnik
25
Many women took over men’s jobs during WWII
False
True
26
How were Women convinced to work in factories during WWII
They were forced to against their wills
The Government drafted them into service
Propaganda showing it was their duty to help.
27
The bombing of Pearl Harbor was the event that caused the United States to enter WWII
False
True
28
Why did the U.S. need to ration rubber and gasoline during WWII
Americans were greedy with how they used rubber and gas
Rubber and gas were rationed so the government could save.
The U.S. had all the rubber and gas and wanted to keep it
Rubber and gas had become scarce and were needed for war.
29
What branch was added in the US military after WWII
Marine
Seals
Airforce
Navy
30
On December 7, 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii causing the U.S. to enter WWII
True
False
31
Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WWII
Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability
We are superior and they should be punished and pay war debts
We love them so much we sent them flowers
Hatred and Distrust
32
1. Who won WWII
Axis Powers
World War 10
Harry S. Truman
Allied Powers
33
Other than Britain, who did Australia form a strong alliance with during WWII
Japan
France
The United States of America
Germany
34
Why did Jewish Families go into hiding during WWII
Germans were putting Jews in concentration camps.
Soviets were capturing Jews.
British soldiers wanted Jewish families to be safe
Jewish Families could not afford where they were living.
35
How did the US help Japan after WWII
By helping them with land reforms
By giving them money
All of the above
By killing their enemies
36
What war during the 1930s influenced the development of military tactics that we used in WWII
The Spanish-American Warb. c.
The Boer War
The Korean War
The Spanish Civil War
37
How did the U.S. military's need for war supplies affect the nation’s factories during WWII
No change
More men in the workforce
More children in the workforce
Factories swathed from making consumer goods to war-related goods
38
What was the ghetto in WWII
Forced Japanese Housing
Forced Jewish Housing
Military officer Housing
Factory Housing
39
Which event began WWII in Europe
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The Battle of Britain
Invasion of Poland
40
Who became the U.S. President after Franklin D. Roosevelt died during WWII
a. Bill Clinton
Barrack Obama
William Taft
Harry S. Truman
41
What year did WWII end
1945
1944
1943
a. 1946
42
The major event that caused the US to enter WWII was
The Zimmerman Telegram
Germany's invasion of Poland
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Germany's siege of Stalingrad
43
What was a suicide mission by Japanese pilots during WWII called
internment camps
atomic bomb
aggression
kamikaze
44
Who was the dictator of Germany during WWII
Benito Mussolini
Hirohito
Adolph Hitler
Joseph Stalin
45
What social impact did WWII have on the United States
More job opportunities for African Americans
All of the above
Banning segregation in the military
Americans were encouraged to do Their part in the War Effort
46
Which side won WWII
The Allied Powers
The Triple Entente
The Axis Powers
The Central Powers
47
How many countries contributed in WWII
72
81
206
12
48
The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
United Nations
League of Nations
Warsaw Pact
Action League
49
Where did WWII begin
The U.S.
Zimbabwe
France
Germany
50
How many WWII bombers were lost to enemy attack while escorted by the Tuskegee Airmen
0
5000
100
1,000,000
51
Why did Japan's economy grow after WWII
None of the above
The US gave them loans
They invested in human capital, technology and built factories.
They stole money from other countries
52
What impact did WWII have on women
All of the above
More woman in the workforce
More women joined and served in the military
Rosie the Riveter Posters help recruit women into the workplace
53
How many stars were on the US flag during WWII
48
13
34
50
54
The last power to surrender to the Allied Powers in WWII was Germany
False
True
55
What Native American language was used as a code during WWII
Navajo
Seminole
Algonquin
Iroquois
56
During WWII, Japanese Americans were ordered to live in camps until the war was over. This was
a. militarism
Holocaust
Nationalism
internment
57
Who was the U.S. President at the beginning of WWII?
William Taft
Bill Clinton
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
58
What happened to Germany after WWII
Paid High War Debts
Nuclear Attack
Divided into 4 quadrants amongst the Allied Powers
Gained total control of Europe
59
What countries were not involved with WWII
The U.S. and the Soviet Union
Canada and Ireland.
England and France.
Japan, and the Soviet Union.
60
Why was the Battle of Midway was crucial to the Allied victory in the Pacific
The U.S. prevented Germany from taking over the island under U.S. control
The U.S. prevented Japan from taking over the island under U.S. control
The U.S. prevented Britain from taking over the island under U.S. control
The U.S. prevented Italy from taking over the island under U.S. control
61
How many years did WWII last
6
5
3
4
62
Why are the Navajo Indians significant to WWII
They helped America win the war against Germany.
They were placed in internment camps in the South West
They developed an unbreakable communication code in the Pacific.
They served as medics and helped save hundreds of lives
63
What sport were women known for playing during WWII
kickball
softbal
baseball
football
64
The US, France and Great BritainWhat three countries made up the Axis Powers during WWII
The US, France and Great Britain
Canada, England and Australia
The US, Great Britain and Russia
Germany, Italy and Japan
65
An aerial attack on Great Britain for 8 straight months was called
"Battle of Argonne"
"Battle of all Battles"
"Battle of Midway"
"Battle of Britain"
66
Why did America enter WWII
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
Germany declared war on Japan.
We wanted to end the Holocaust.
Europe needed help to beat Stalin
67
What ended WWII
World Domination
Atomic Bombs
Defeat of Britain
Defeat of the U.S
68
Americans had to ration items like coffee, meat, butter, and even shoes during WWII
True
False
69
What are WWII US submarines named after
Famous Americans
Fish
a. States
Presidents
70
Who was Italy's dictator during WWII
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
71
During WWII, which countries made up the Allied Powers
The Soviet Union, Great Britain, Japan and Canada
America, Great Britain, The Soviet Union and China
Japan, Germany and Italy
France, Germany and America
72
The Atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki on 6 Aug 1945 and 9 Aug 1945 led to an "Allied Victory"
True
False
73
How did Hitler begin his targeting of Jews during WWII
Immediately put on trains to camps
Sent men to work as slaves in factories
Separated families & forced women to work in homes as maids
Took citizenship, jobs, property, made them wear star
74
What was the main strategy of the Germans during WWII
Blitzkrieg
Corruption of Neighboring Governments
Defensive Posts
Defeat Britain
75
Who is best known for their policy of appeasement toward Germany during WWII
Adolf Hitler
Neville Chamberlain
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Josef Stalin
76
What was WWI called before WWII
The Great War
a. World War
Spanish American War
The War of 1812
77
What Caused WWII
Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941
All of the above
Anti Semitism & Germany's desire to take over the world
the Russian Civil war
78
Germany, Italy and Japan were known as what during WWII
The Final Solutione
The Allied Forces
Fascists
The Axis Powers
79
What year did WWII start
1942
a. 1940
1938
1939
80
What was the last major attempt at a peaceful resolution w/Germany before the outbreak of WWII
The Munich Conference
The Washington Naval Conference
The Geneva Convention
The 1936 Olympic Conferences
81
Why are "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" significant to WWII
They were nicknames FDR gave to Hitler and Mussolini.
They were atomic bombs names dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Code names given for D-Day and the Battle of the Bulgee
They were singers who raised morale for the troops.
82
During WWII, a few women pilots flew bombers from the US to Europe. Some were mechanics too
False
True
83
Famous African American pilots who fraught during WWII were called
The Tuskegee Airmen
High Flyers
Red tails black wings
The flying Irish
84
What was the last major attempt at a peaceful resolution w/Germany before the outbreak of WWII
The Munich Conference
The 1936 Olympic Conferences
The Geneva Convention
The Washington Naval Conference
85
Japanese pilots who crashed their planes into U.S. ships on purpose during WWII were called
Tuskegee pilots
U.S. fighter pilots
atomic bomb pilots
kamikaze pilots
86
This WWII leader was Emperor of Japan and ordered the attack on Pearl Harbor
Hirohito
Mussolini
Chiang Kai-shek
Stalin
87
During WWII which of the following is true about Jim Crow laws in the US Military
It doesn't exist whites and African Americans fight together
The US military is completely segregated
African Americans may only serve in certain areas - pilots
African Americans are not allowed to serve at all
88
What caused WWII
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Invasion of Korea
Invasion of Poland
Invasion of France
89
Who was the dictator of the Soviet Union during WWII
Bismarck
Stalin
Tajod
Tsar Nicolas I

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