Victory Gardens were used by Americans during WWII as a way to...

Raise more food for home consumption

The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-

Ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

What was one reason Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor?

U.S. trade sanctions had caused shortages of oil and gas.

At the onset of WWII, the U.S. accelerated the Manhattan Project- which was?

Developed new weapon designed to gain a strategic advantage

The Battle of Britain was...

Germany bombing Britain at night.

What does this propaganda poster tell us about life on the American home front during WWII

People were encouraged to conserve fuel

The Lend-Lease aid was provided to...

Help the Allied powers fight the Axis powers

How were the Navajo words used during World War II?

As secret code for communicating battle plans between Allies

Which statement best explains why the U.S. mainland suffered little physical damage in WWII?

Geographic isolation kept US protected from most fighting

Why are the "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" significant to WWII?

They were the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

What was the German military strategy of blitzkrieg?

surprise and overwhelming force

Which accurately characterizes the policy followed by the US in the years between WWI and WWII?

Isolation from European military conflicts.

The Twenty-second Amendment was passed in response to which event?

The election of FDRt to a Fourth Presidental Term

The rights of citizens under the 4th and 5th Amendments of the Constitution were violated by-

Internment camps for Japanese Americans

In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. Why was this significant historically?

Only living African American veteran of WWII to receive it.

Germany's goal in the Battle of the Atlantic was to _________.

Keep food/war supplies from reaching Great Britain/Russia.

What could be concluded based on the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti (1920s) and interned Japanese.

Nativism/racism sometimes override constitutional democracy.

All of the following were true of the merchants of death EXCEPT:

They were armed guerrilla squads

What happened to many of the U.S. soldiers involved in the Bataan Death March?

Died during a forced march to a prison camp in Philippines.

What fundamental principle was expressed by the war crimes tribunal at Nuremberg following WWII

Leaders and individuals are responsible for wartime actions.

The "destroyers-for-military-bases deal" with Britain and the Lend Lease Act were proof that US

recognized policy of neutrality conflicted w/ self interest

Truman's aim in deciding to drop the atomic bomb was to______.

end the war and save American lives

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airman served to-

Decrease opposition to integrating races in the armed forces

Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter WWII?

The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base.

How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

It initiated an arms race with the Soviet Union

Which action best shows the policy of isolationism followed by the U.S. before it entered WWII?

Passage of Neutrality forbade arms sales to warring nations

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1
Victory Gardens were used by Americans during WWII as a way to...
Raise more food for home consumption
Increase the number of exports
Ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources
Provide markets for American made products
2
No Weapons or fortifications allowed in an area.
Totalitarianism
Demilitarized
Operation Overlord
Kamikazes
3
What did FDR do that sealed the Japanese idea to attack Pearl Harbor?
An embargo/sanction on food
An embargo/sanction on Oil
An alliance with China
an attack on Hiroshima
4
The Battle of the Bulge was significant because it marked the ________.
Allies first victory in a land battle
last German offensive
Axis powers' first loss in a land battle
liberation of the death camps
5
Official name of the Allied invasion in France.
Kamikazes
Totalitarianism
Demilitarized
Operation Overlord
6
The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-
Allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
Safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
Ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
Provide financial security for uninsured citizens
7
What was one reason Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor?
The U.S. strategy of island hopping had disturbed trade
U.S. trade sanctions had caused shortages of oil and gas.
Japanese naval fleet had been defeated at Battle of Midway
Japanese Americans had been relocated to internment camps
8
At the onset of WWII, the U.S. accelerated the Manhattan Project- which was?
nationalized industries considered essential to security
Developed new weapon designed to gain a strategic advantage
providing technology training for soldiers in battle.
instituted a disaster-preparedness program for civilians.
9
The Battle of Britain was...
Germany bombing Britain at night.
When Britain defeated Germany.
the battle where Germany took many prisoners captive.
When Britain surrendered to Germany.
10
What does this propaganda poster tell us about life on the American home front during WWII
People rode public transportation too often
People were encouraged to conserve fuel
People were afraid to ride in cars alone
People bought more cars during WWII
11
The Lend-Lease aid was provided to...
Help the Allied powers fight the Axis powers
Persuade other nations to join the United Nations
Persuade other nations to pay their debts to the US.
Provide technical assistance
12
How were the Navajo words used during World War II?
As secret code for communicating battle plans between Allies
Signal words for Allied spies posing as civilians
As a language of diplomacy for exchanges with enemy forces
As propaganda to improve morale among Allied soldiers
13
Which statement best explains why the U.S. mainland suffered little physical damage in WWII?
Latin America provided a buffer zone from acts of aggression
the policy of isolationism discouraged foreign attacks
US military fortifications prevented attacks on U.S. soil
Geographic isolation kept US protected from most fighting
14
Why are the "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" significant to WWII?
They were the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
These were the nicknames FDR gave to Hitler and Mussolini.
The code names given to D-Day and Battle of Bulge invasions
Singers who visited the war front and helped troop morale
15
The Cash and Carry Policy benefited which country:
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
Russia
16
During which WWII battle was this picture taken?
The Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Midway Island
The Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of Iwo Jima
17
What was the German military strategy of blitzkrieg?
a system of fortifications
the ability to make a long, steady advance
"out-waiting" the opponent
surprise and overwhelming force
18
Which accurately characterizes the policy followed by the US in the years between WWI and WWII?
Active membership in the League of Nations.
Military alliances with France and Great Britain.
Containment of Communism.
Isolation from European military conflicts.
19
Which statement about the U.S. economy during WWII is accurate?
Prices on most goods fell rapidly.
Many goods were rationed
The manufacturing of automobiles increased
Worker productivity declined
20
Japanese Pilots who flew suicide missions against U.S. warships.
Kamikazes
Totalitarianism
Demilitarized
Operation Overlord
21
Roosevelt's decision to remove Japanese people to internment camps was a response to-
the lack of Japanese Americans serving in the Armed forces.
rumors that the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb
verified reports of Japanese Americans acting as spies
strong anti-Japanese sentiment
22
The Twenty-second Amendment was passed in response to which event?
Herbert Hoover's reelection defeat
Bill Clinton's impeachment trial
The resignation of Richard Nixon after Watergate
The election of FDRt to a Fourth Presidental Term
23
The rights of citizens under the 4th and 5th Amendments of the Constitution were violated by-
The Office of Price Administration
Nuclear test sites in Nevada
Internment camps for Japanese Americans
The Office of War Mobilization
24
Which group of US citizens was subjected to the greatest loss of their constitutional rights?
Hispanic Americans
German Americans
Chinese Americans
Japanese Americans
25
In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. Why was this significant historically?
Only recipient to serve in both WWI and WWII
Commanded the first Marine brigade to land at Normandy
Baker was the first U.S. naval officer to be honored.
Only living African American veteran of WWII to receive it.
26
Theory of government in which one person or party controls all aspects of life.
Demilitarized
Totalitarianism
Operation Overlord
Kamikazes
27
Germany's goal in the Battle of the Atlantic was to _________.
Stop forces from landing in Normandy and liberating France
Keep food/war supplies from reaching Great Britain/Russia.
invade the coast of Great Britain and then take it over
Prevent the invasion of North Africa
28
British Prime Minister during WWII
Erwin Rommel
Douglas MacArthur
Winston Churchill
Dwight D. Eisenhower
29
What could be concluded based on the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti (1920s) and interned Japanese.
Bill of Rights isn't meant to apply to naturalized citizens
Internment of suspected criminals is necessary during wars
Nativism/racism sometimes override constitutional democracy.
Racial/ethnic hostilities are checked by due process of law.
30
How were Britain and France draw into war with Germany?
Germany had pulled out of the League of Nations
Hitler had taken power in Germany
Germany had attacked Czechoslovakia
Germany had attacked Poland
31
All of the following were true of the merchants of death EXCEPT:
They profited from war.
They were in the U.S.
They were armed guerrilla squads
They were manufacturers of weapons
32
What happened to many of the U.S. soldiers involved in the Bataan Death March?
remained in trenches and resisted the Japanese invasion
Died during a forced march to a prison camp in Philippines.
Escaped and were redeployed to the European theater
were exchanged for Japanese prisoners of war
33
According to this cartoon, which country signed a non-aggression pact with Germany?
Italy
Poland
Japan
Soviet Union
34
One of the ways Mussolini maintained his totalitarian power in Italy was by...
Allowing freedom of the press
Outlawing political parties
Supporting strikes
Disbanding youth groups
35
What fundamental principle was expressed by the war crimes tribunal at Nuremberg following WWII
Leaders and individuals are responsible for wartime actions.
National policing in wartime cannot be criticized after war
Individuals acting in nation's interest cannot be charged
Use of nuclear weapons can never be justified
36
Commander of the United States Army in the Pacific Theater
Winston Churchill
Douglas MacArthur
Erwin Rommel
Dwight D. Eisenhower
37
The "destroyers-for-military-bases deal" with Britain and the Lend Lease Act were proof that US
wanted to honor military commitments made after WWI
believed that the Allied policy of appeasement would work
followed neutrality more strictly as WWII progressed.
recognized policy of neutrality conflicted w/ self interest
38
Truman's aim in deciding to drop the atomic bomb was to______.
end the war and save American lives
Find out how destructive the bomb really was
teach Japanese military leaders a lesson
show how powerful the United States was
39
Which U.S. ship had the most casualties at Pearl Harbor?
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Arizona
Nevada
40
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airman served to-
Increase the number of women joining U.S. military in WWII.
Encourage immigrant enlistment in the U.S. Army during WWII
Decrease opposition to integrating races in the armed forces
Give the U.S. an advantage in military encryption
41
In the Battle of Stalingrad, all of the following contributed to the Soviet victory EXCEPT-
Hitler's refusal to order a German retreat
A brutal winter
a massive Allied invasion
a massive Soviet counterattack
42
Between which 2 years was there the biggest increase in the number of women entering workforce?
1943-1944
1944-1945
1941-1942
1942-1943
43
Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter WWII?
The German use of blitzkrieg tactics in Europe
Japanese military actions in Indochina
German submarine attacks on U.S. merchant ships.
The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base.
44
This "Desert Fox" commanded the Afrika Korps in the North African Theater.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Erwin Rommel
Winston Churchill
Douglas MacArthur
45
Where did heroic efforts by the British Navy and civilians manage to evacuate 338,000 troops?
London
Normandy
Midway Island
Dunkirk
46
What was one result of World War II?
Communism was eliminated
Two superpowers emerged
The arms race ended
The Cold War ended
47
In this battle the Americans cracked the Japanese code and launched a massive ambush-
Battle of Okinawa
Battle of Midway
Battle of El Alamein
Battle of the Coral Sea
48
What impact did the appeasement policy of Great Britain and France have on German aggression?
It did not change anything
It brought peace to Europe
It reduced aggression
It encouraged more aggression
49
Which was a major Allied victory over Japan and the turning point for the war in the Pacific?
Stalingrad
D-Day
Battle of Midway
Battle of the Atlantic
50
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
It initiated an arms race with the Soviet Union
Enabled the United Nations to administer territory in Japan
Prompted other nations to begin investigations of war crimes
Led to establishment of the first global peacekeeping force
51
Which action best shows the policy of isolationism followed by the U.S. before it entered WWII?
embargo on the sale of gasoline and steel to Japan
Passage of Neutrality forbade arms sales to warring nations
FDRs exchange of US destroyers for British navel/air bases.
Signing a collective pact with Latin American nations
52
Commander and planner of Operation Overlord
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Winston Churchill
Douglas MacArthur
Erwin Rommel
53
To protest discrimination, who organized a march on Washington on July 1, 1941?
General George Marshall
Phillip Randolph
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
54
What was the main effect of the Atomic Bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Soviet Union invaded Japan to gain natural resources
Germany surrendered to the Allies and agreed to fight Japan
U.S. initiated the Marshall Plan to help rebuild Japan
WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies.
55
What action did the federal government take to recognize soldiers who went above their duty?
Providing them with monetary bonuses
Awarding battlefield promotions from enlisted to officer
Awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor
Passing the GI Bill to give them educational benefits
56
Posters asking women to join the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps were likely produced in response to-
lack of women able to serve in combat
growing demand for personnel to support the war effort
Growing demand for equal pay for equal work
lack of women with the skills necessary to join labor force
57
Why did the U.S. seize Pacific islands during WWII?
To establish military bases for use in further attacks
To protect shipping routes for neutral countries
To fulfill commitments to military alliances.
To gain access to vital natural resources
58
Which federal government agency created propaganda posters for WWII?
Office of War Information (OWI)
Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC)
Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)
Executive Order 9066
59
In WWII, the Americans wanted...
nationalism
militarism
isolationism
patriotism
60
What effect did the D-Day invasion have on WWII?
Diverted attention from the important war in the pacific
Established France as one of the world's superpowers
Turned the war in favor for the Germans.
Forced the Germans to fight the war on two fronts
61
Before entering WWII, the United States acted as the "arsenal of democracy" by...
supplying war materials to the Allies
Financing overseas radio broadcasts in support of democracy
creating a weapons stockpile for use after the war
providing workers for overseas factories
62
What is genocide, as practiced by the Nazis?
the killing of people for the purpose of creating terror.
The deliberate extermination of a specific group of people
the abuse of a nation's citizens by their own government
The broadcasting of anti-Semitic ideas
63
During WWII, the need of the US for war materials resulted in...
Reducing profits for defense industries
Frequent strikes by labor unions
The easing of government controls on the economy
The rationing of many consumer goods

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