World War II Review

Question 1

This is an example of which area of key development that impacted the wartime economy?

Accepted Answer

aviation

Question 2

What area of development is represented by the "Code Talkers".

Accepted Answer

communication

Question 3

What devastating technological advancement pushed the world into a new age?

Accepted Answer

atomic bomb

Question 4

What specialized weaponry was delivered to Hiroshima, Japan by the US?

Accepted Answer

atomic bomb

Question 5

Which event would be listed last on your sequential timeline?

Accepted Answer

Congress authorizes the Marshall Plan

Question 6

Why were many Japanese Americans sent to relocation camps during World War II?

Accepted Answer

because some U.S. officials thought they would help Japan

Question 7

Which of these countries did NOT control a sector of Berlin after it was divided by the Allies?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 8

Which leader would replace the symbol (??)?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Stalin

Question 9

On December 7, 1941, this event resulted in the United States declaring war on Japan?

Accepted Answer

Pearl Harbor

Question 10

It is a warm Sunday morning in Hawaii, the date is December 7, 1941. What is about to happen?

Accepted Answer

Japan launches a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

Question 11

What does rationing mean?

Accepted Answer

limits on certain food items so it could be sent to soldiers

Question 12

What effect did the shortage of labor from men going to fight have on the workforce at home?

Accepted Answer

Many women and minorities were hired to work in factories

Question 13

What 2 programs by the US after WWII had the goals of rebuilding nations & weakening communism

Accepted Answer

Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan

Question 14

This poster of “Rosie the Riveter” is a symbol of what?

Accepted Answer

women on the home front during World War II

Question 15

What was the date of the event that occurred 2 give financial aid from the US 2 rebuild Europe?

Accepted Answer

March 8, 1948

Question 16

What organization was formed after WWII to promote peace and resolve conflicts between nations?

Accepted Answer

United Nations

Question 17

President Franklin Roosevelt used what invention to gain wide appeal in the US and the world?

Accepted Answer

radio

Question 18

Great Britain gained an edge against Germany in World War II with its discovery & use of what?

Accepted Answer

radar

Question 19

What was one of the actions that led to World War II?

Accepted Answer

Japan, Germany, and Italy invaded neighboring countries.

Question 20

What are 3 examples of how the US became involved in world concerns to promote peace & trade?

Accepted Answer

NATO, OAS, and OPEC

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