World War II

What was the main reason Executive Order 9066 was issued?

American general and tank commander led 3rd Army of the US in the final assault on Germany?

I shall return. —General Douglas MacArthur on the U.S. evacuation of the Philippines, 1942

Name for German's "living space" that meant an increase in the size of German territory

The Battle of Britain primarily involved _________ battles/ attacks.

Name of the Nazi secret police

During World War II, naval warfare was MOST effective in the —

Detention centers for civilians considered to be enemies of the state

Nickname for highly successful African American fighter pilots who frequently escorted bombers in WWII

Which general served as the supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe & ltr Pres of the US?

Which of the following is a way World War II affected immigration into the United States?

The code name for the project to develop an atomic bomb was the Manhattan Project

World War II began in Europe in ___; World War II did not begin for the United States until __.

Form of government in which dictatorship controls every aspect of its peoples lives

Which best describes the role of the US in WWII?

"Lightning War" waged by Germans that relied on overwhelming forces and surprise.

The Allied invasion of _____ was code named D-Day

What effect did American entry into World War II have on the economy?

Which new technology gave President Truman the confidence to issue this ultimatum to Japan?

I was an African American soldier in WWII who was awarded the Medal of Honor for valor in battle.

The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —

The Nazis controlled most aspects of German life.

Attack on Pearl Harbor : Japan :: Attack on Poland : ___________

A legendary woman came to represent ALL women aiding the war effort. Who was she?

Many Italians supported the Fascist Party because it

Why is the Battle of Midway considered a turning point in World War II?

Which technology enabled the Merchant Marines to contribute to victory in World War II?

How did the Nazi's view the large Jewish population in Germany?

The was the most decorated unit of it size in WWII earning 9,486 Purple Hearts, 4,000 Bronze Stars & 21 medals of Honor

How did World War II alter the position of the United States among nations of the world?

Which of the following was MOST noticeable characteristic of the U.S. economy in World War II?

1 reason for the USs' entry into World War II was the growing threat to democracy posed by —

Also called "Night of Broken Glass" in which mobs attacked Jewish communities in Germany

Which reason best explains why certain nations suffered higher loss of life than others in WWII

What did Japan do after WWII?

Name of party organized by Moussolini

Posters such as this one produced by the Office of War Information were created in order to—

Name given to Nazi massacre of more than 6 million Jews

What became of Mussolini's fate?

Which geographic challenge contributed to Germany's defeat & limited the speed of the Allies

Which general was the Army Chief of Staff who coordinated the war effort from Washington, D.C.?

Which cryptographic technique of the US military remained unbroken by Axis powers during WW II?

For what did many Germans blame the Weimar Republic?

Why would the actions of the Flying Tigers during World War II be considered patriotic?

Day WWII ended in the Pacific

It seems to be unfortunately true that the epidemic of world lawlessness is spreading.…

The War Production Board (WPB) during World War II was primarily responsible for—

The "Battle of the Bulge" was significant because it marked _______