The USA became involved in WW2 primarily because...

Aggressive military actions by Germany and Japan

What was a major challenge faced by the United States for the first time during World War 2?

Fighting a two-front war (two wars at the same time)

In 1944, Congress passed the GI Bill in order to...

provide economic aid to returning American veterans

What was the importance of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944?

US & British troops began march into Nazi-occupied Europe

Which of the following describes Anne Frank?

Jewish girl who hid for 2 years but was captured & executed

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

were seen as a National Security threat

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

to kill all Jews and provide lebensraum for the Aryan race

In the 1930's, the US attempted to avoid the events leading up to the US involvement in WW1 by

passing a series of Neutrality Acts

How did Kristallnacht demonstrate Nazi persecution of Jews?

Nazi troops attacked Jewish homes, businesses, & synagogues

Why was the 1940 Presidential Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt important?

1st time in US History a candidate was elected to a 3rd term

Which of the following is NOT an example of the Policy of Appeasement?

England & France declare war after Hitler takes over England

Experiences of minorities serving in the military during WW2 influenced their postwar decision

to increase effort to end racial discrimination & injustice

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

an invasion of Japan would result in many US casualties

What precedent was established by the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials in 1945?

Leaders were held responsible for crimes against humanity

Shortly after entering World War 2, the United States began the Manhattan Project, in order to

work on the development of an Atomic Bomb

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of the Rise of Dictators in the 1920's and 1930's?

Economic sanctions by the United Nations

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

Production of military equipment created thousands of jobs

Which statement identifies a change in American society during World War 2?

Economic opportunities for women and minorities increased

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

They valued national honor more than individual life

The Neutrally Acts passed by Congress in the mid-1930's were efforts to...

avoid mistakes that led the USA into WW1

In the 1920's-30's, Rise of Totalitarian gov't in Germany, Japan, & Italy were the result of..

severe economic problems in Europe after WW1

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 is an illustration of the...

impact an event can have on public opinion during a crisis

From 1935 to 1939, Congress passed a series of Neutrality Acts that were designed primarily to

provide war material to other democratic nations (the Allies

Jesse Owens is associated with which of the following?

He won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin

Why was the United States called the "Arsenal of Democracy" by 1941?

The US provided the Allies weaponry to fight the Axis Powers

Which of the following is TRUE about the Tuskegee Airmen?

African-American pilots during World War 2

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1
The USA became involved in WW2 primarily because...
Aggressive military actions by Germany and Japan
Germany refused to pay its debts from WW1
President FDR did not enforce the Neutrality Acts
Democracies supported USpolicies toward Germany & Japan
2
What was a major challenge faced by the United States for the first time during World War 2?
Fighting a two-front war (two wars at the same time)
Difficulty gaining the support of Congress to declare war
Total reliance on the power of the Navy
Lack of public support for the war effort
3
Which was NOT a major result of World War 2?
Communism was eliminated
Two Super-Powers emerged, USA and USSR
The Cold War started
The Arms Race started
4
In 1944, Congress passed the GI Bill in order to...
create government jobs for returning soldiers
provide economic aid to returning American veterans
ban racial segregation in the Armed Forces
reduce military expenditures
5
What was the importance of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944?
US Navy was defeated by the Italian Navy
US Navy attacked and captured Tokyo Island
US & British troops began march into Nazi-occupied Europe
German Army attacked the mainland of England
6
In the 1930's, which countries were associated with the Rise of the Dictators?
Japan, Mexico, Turkey
Germany, Japan, Italy
France, Spain, Greece
Mexico, Brazil, India
7
Which of the following describes Anne Frank?
Jewish girl who hid for 2 years but was captured & executed
US reporter who worked as a German spy in the USA during WW2
American scientist who worked on the Manhattan Project
French girl who saved the lives of 159 US soldiers in 1944
8
During WW2, thousands of Japanese-Americans were relocated to Internment camps because they...
were seen as a National Security threat
expressed their support for the Axis Powers
refused to serve in the United States military
were known spies for Japan
9
What was the goal of Hitler's "Final Solution"?
to kill all Jews and provide lebensraum for the Aryan race
to get more soldiers for the invasion of Russia
to divide up his territories among his generals
to win the war before US entered by making a nuclear program
10
In the 1930's, the US attempted to avoid the events leading up to the US involvement in WW1 by
establishing the Good Neighbor policy with Latin America
passing a series of Neutrality Acts
requiring debt payments from Germany and Italy after WW1
officially recognizing the existence of the Soviet Union
11
How did Kristallnacht demonstrate Nazi persecution of Jews?
That is the night Anne Frank was captured and killed
A law passed that made it illegal to read the Old Testament
Nazi troops attacked Jewish homes, businesses, & synagogues
Auschwitz concentration camp opened that night
12
Why was the 1940 Presidential Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt important?
He had lost the 1936 Presidential Election to Herbert Hoover
1st time in US History a candidate was elected to a 3rd term
The election had been postponed for 3 months
No candidate received a majority of Electoral College votes
13
Which of the following is NOT an example of the Policy of Appeasement?
Hitler takes over the Sudetenland & then Czechoslovakia
England & France declare war after Hitler takes over England
Hitler takes the Rhineland back from France after losing it
Hitler takes over Austria to create the Anschluss
14
Experiences of minorities serving in the military during WW2 influenced their postwar decision
to renew support for the "Separate but Equal" facilities
to increase effort to end racial discrimination & injustice
to move back to the rural South
to join the Armed Forces in record numbers
15
President Harry Truman's decision to use Atomic Bomb against Japan was based on his belief that
Germany would refuse to surrender in Europe
an invasion of Japan would result in many US casualties
Japan was in the process of developing its own atomic weapon
an alliance was developing between Japan & the Soviet Union
16
What precedent was established by the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials in 1945?
Leaders were held responsible for crimes against humanity
Defeated nations cannot be forced to pay reparations
Only individuals who commit murder during a war are guilty
Defeated nations can be occupied by the victors
17
Shortly after entering World War 2, the United States began the Manhattan Project, in order to
recruit men for the military services
defend New York City against a nuclear attack
increase economic production to meet wartime demands
work on the development of an Atomic Bomb
18
A major cause of the internment of Japanese-Americans in the USA during World War 2 was...
immigration quotas
national segregation policies
economic depression
racial prejudice
19
Which of the following is NOT a major cause of the Rise of Dictators in the 1920's and 1930's?
Limitations of the Treaty of Versailles imposed on Germany
Economic sanctions by the United Nations
Worldwide economic depression
The activities of Fascist supporters in Italy
20
Which answer explains how economic growth during WW2 helped end the Great Depression?
Relaxation of production standards increased productivity
Production of military equipment created thousands of jobs
Reduced immigration led to higher wages
Government rationing created a fuel surplus
21
Which statement identifies a change in American society during World War 2?
Economic opportunities for women and minorities increased
Government regulation of the economy decreased
Racial tensions were eliminated
The Great Depression worsened
22
What did the use of kamikaze pilots show about Japanese culture in the 1940's?
They believed the Axis Powers would rise to defeat the US
They were full of despair after the atom bombs fell on Japan
They valued national honor more than individual life
They did not mind dying because they expected to win the war
23
What was the importance of the attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941?
Japan signed the Axis Agreement with Germany
USA signed the Lend-Lease Act
Japan was invaded by Manchuria and WW2 started
USA entered World War 2
24
The Neutrally Acts passed by Congress in the mid-1930's were efforts to...
create jobs for unemployed in the military defense industry
support the League of Nations efforts to stop wars in Africa
avoid mistakes that led the USA into WW1
join the war on the side of the Allies
25
In the 1920's-30's, Rise of Totalitarian gov't in Germany, Japan, & Italy were the result of..
the active support of the USA
severe economic problems in Europe after WW1
success of Communists in establishing an economy in the USSR
political groups demanding the return of the old monarchies
26
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 is an illustration of the...
role of Communism and negative influences in global affairs
effectiveness of the policy of appeasement in stopping Axis
impact an event can have on public opinion during a crisis
success of the pacifist movement in the United States
27
From 1935 to 1939, Congress passed a series of Neutrality Acts that were designed primarily to
provide war material to other democratic nations (the Allies
cut off Japan's oil and crash their war machine
strengthen America's military defenses
create jobs for unemployed American workers
28
Jesse Owens is associated with which of the following?
He wrote firsthand accounts that described Germany's attacks
He was a soldier during WW1 & volunteered for WW2 at age 47
He donated $1 million to build Jackson State College in 1947
He won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin
29
Why was the United States called the "Arsenal of Democracy" by 1941?
Leaders in Axis nations of Europe were educated in the US
The US supervised elections in European nations prior to WW1
The US provided the Allies weaponry to fight the Axis Powers
Most of the battles took place on American soil
30
Which of the following is TRUE about the Tuskegee Airmen?
700 soldiers swam 6 miles to shore after their ship was sunk
African-American pilots during World War 2
US scientists who developed a cure/vaccine for Malaria
US Generals who planned the bombing of Japan in 1945

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