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1
Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a turning point in World War II?
The battle involved fierce, block-by-block fighting.
The battle was the first time that the Allies had combined forces
The battle ended Hitler's hopes of dominating all of Europe
The Soviet Union won, despite being vastly outnumbered.
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Based on the text, what was one significant factor that solidified Stalin's political power in the Soviet Union?
his support of public education throughout the country
the economic strength of Soviet industrial production
the strong support of Soviet military leaders
his use of the Soviet media to mold public perception
3
Why would many isolationists have argued that the Neutrality Act of 1939 was not actually "neutral"?
material support of the Allies was indirectly acting against the Axis
They thought the Neutrality Act was supporting the Soviet Union.
They equated foreign alliances with an increased chance of war.
They thought the Neutrality Act limited attention to domestic issues.
4
The "zoot suit riot" that occurred in Los Angeles in 1943 highlighted violence against
Japanese-Americans.
Mexican-Americans
German-Americans
African-Americans
5
The Neutrality Act of 1939 helped the Allies in World War II by
agreeing to attack enemy submarines and other craft if they approached
agreeing to loan the Allies arms and other supplies
Sell arms to the Allies if they paid cash and transported them themselves.
send assistance to civilians affected by the war, not the Allied military
6
What concern is Einstein expressing in this letter?
The Axis powers may be developing an atomic weapon.
The Allies may deploy an atomic weapon without thoroughly testing it first.
The deployment of an atomic weapon may have unforeseen effects.
The deployment of an atomic weapon may be ineffective in ending the war.
7
This image of a child sleeping safely relates to
President Roosevelt's speech calling for equal access to public education
President Roosevelt's campaign to support the isolationists.
President Roosevelt's speech against Nazi and Japanese militarism.
President Roosevelt's campaign to fight childhood diseases.
8
In this text, Isao Kita is describing
the attack on Pearl Harbor
the Bataan death march.
the attack on Hiroshima.
the invasion of Iwo Jima.
9
What does this cartoon suggest about the pact between Germany and the Soviet Union?
Neither side planned aggression in the beginning.
Neither side trusted the other
Both sides had ulterior motives.
Both sides made the pact in very good faith.
10
This image of Spanish government troops shows
their ill-equipped military
that they had little desire to fight the fascist-supported rebels.
their lack of resourcefulness to adapt equipment for military use.
that they were well-supplied and eager to fight the Nationalists.
11
What was the main factor that allowed military leaders to assume power in Japan in the 1930s?
a weak economy
a lack of natural resources.
threats from other nations
class inequality
12
After World War II ended, continuing political differences led to civil war in
Germany
France
China
Japan
13
What was President Roosevelt's purpose in this speech?
to try to calm the fears of Americans
to make the first announcement of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
to ask for a declaration of war on Japan
to explain Japan's military strategy
14
What is the mostly likely title of this declaration?
Regarding the Defeat of the Axis Powers
Amnesty and Cooperation Between the Allied Powers and Germany
Regarding the Defeat of Germany and the Assumption of Supreme Authority
Regarding the Appeasement of Germany
15
The reasoning behind the U.S. military's island-hopping strategy was to
only engage enemy forces on islands that offered a direct route to Japan.
avoid engagement on islands controlled by the Japanese whenever possible.
advance in incremental steps while waiting for naval reinforcements.
assume control of the Philippines in order to cut off Japanese supply route
16
The drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was guided by
Robert Jackson
Earl Warren
Harry S. Truman
Eleanor Roosevelt
17
According to this map, one part of the British campaign in Western Europe spread
from Utah Beach to Bremen
from Omaha Beach to Orleans.
from Juno Beach to Metz.
from Sword Beach to Antwerp.
18
According to this graph, which time period saw the largest increase in active personnel in the United States military?
1942 to 1943
1943 to 1944
1944 to 1945
1939 to 1940
19
Approximately how much did the federal government spend on defense in 1945?
$45 billion
$10 billion
$100 billion
$80 billion
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What is the most likely reason President Truman and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin are smiling in this image?
US & Soviet Union had successfully cooperated to bring an end to the war
The leaders hoped to project an image of unity
U.S.-Soviet relations were good, and Truman had no concerns
Truman looked forward to a closer relationship with Russia
