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Study Guide for American History: WWII
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1
German military tactic in which they struck like "lightning"
blitzkrieg
trench warfare
all of the above
hit and run
2
Which country was invaded in 1939 to start World War II?
Finland
Poland
United States
Germany
3
During World War 2, Japanese Americans were placed here for the duration of the war..
Solar powered camps
Internment camps
Trail of Tears
US Air Force Base
4
The purpose of the Manhattan Project was to
Rebuild the US carrier fleet after Pearl Harbor
Resettle displaced Jews of Europe
Develop atomic weapons for US military
Provide economic aid to allied countries
5
Supreme Allied Commander in Europe who was responsible for planning the D-Day invasion was
George Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Patton
6
Which country was NOT considered an Axis Power?
Japan
Italy
Australia
Germany
7
Which of the following U.S. responses to Nazi aggression provided the most aid to Great Britain
Neutrality Act
Lend-Lease Act
Monroe Doctrine
GI Bill
8
Most internment camps for Japanese Americans were located in which region of the United States?
East
West
North
South
9
Korematsu v. United States
most directly addressed the federal government in relation to
foreign policy
civil liberties
exportation
immigration
10
Which US President made the decision to drop the Atomic bomb over Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
John F. Kennedy
11
Name given to June 6, 1944-the day the Allies launched an invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe
D-Day
Battle of the Bulge
Midway
Operation War
12
An example of where citizens rights were violated during WWII was when
The Yalta Conference where world leaders meet
Japanese Internment Camps
Soviets defending Stalingrad from the Axis Powers
all of the above
13
When did WWII begin?
1918
1930
1939
1941
14
What caused the United States to enter WW II?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Invasion of Poland
Sinking of the Lusitania
Invasion of France
15
In what year did the United States enter WWII?
1950
1918
1941
1939
16
Which general is famous for the Order of the Day speech?
Winston Churchhill
George Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adolf Hitler
17
What is Island hopping?
moving from sea to sea
Hitler attacking Hawaii
moving from island to island
Japan's assault on the Pacific
18
On what did the German military strategy of
blitzkrieg
depend?
out waiting the opponent
the ability to make a long and steady advance
Poor weather conditions
surprise and overwhelming force
19
The significance of the Battle of Britain for the United States
Send troops to Great Britain
Issued the order to shoot German U-Boats on sight
pledged "all aid short of war"
passed a series of neutrality acts
20
V-E Day, or May 8, 1945, was the day when ________
US entered the War
Allied forces invaded France
Germany surrendered
Attack on Pearl Harbor
21
FDR’s decision to remove people of Japanese ancestry to internment camps was a response to
The lack of Japanese Americans serving in the armed forces
Verified reports of Japanese Americans acting as spies
Strong anti-Japanese sentiment
Rumors the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb
22
With which of the following is this image most closely associated?
The effort to pass the equal rights amendment
The influence of feminism on national politics
The struggle to achieve women's suffrage
The role of women in the workplace during war
23
A Japanese bomb-loaded plane whose pilot deliberately crashes into an enemy target is called a
kamikaze
loyalist
patriot
suicide bomber
24
The main Axis powers of World War 2 consisted of
United States, France, Great Britain
Germany, Russia, Portugal
Germany, United States, France
Germany, Italy, Japan
25
What does V-E Day mean
Victory Everywhere
Vietnam Era
Victory in Europe
Volunteer Effort
26
Which battle in the Pacific was a "turning point" for American forces?
Coral Sea
Iwo Jima
Midway
Okinawa
27
What new medical practice became widespread during World War II?
all of the above
treating pain with morphine
treating bacterial infections with penicillin
Diagnosing PTSD
28
What scares Uncle Sam in the political cartoon shown?
spread of communism
spread of socialism
spread of democracy
spread of Nazism
29
What best describes what happened after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France?
Within a few months Germany surrendered to the allies
Germany turned its attention toward the Mediterranean sea
Allies surrendered following defeat
Shortly after, the Allies had taken Paris & France
30
Fascism in its purest form is...
freedom
equality
conformity
toleration
31
During WWII, Americans had to limit the amount of products they consumed. This was known as
rationing
lend-lease act
couponing
catering
32
Why was the Battle of the Bulge Significant
Turning point in the war on the Eastern front
Liberation of the death camps in Germany
Nazi Germany's first loss in a land battle following D-day
Last German offensive in the West
33
Name the treaty that ended World War 1 but was a cause for World War 2
War Guilt Clause
Treaty of 1920
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
34
Control of North Africa was vital for the Allies because
Convinced Spain to keep the country neutral
North Africa became attack point for invasion of Italy
Control the Panama Canal to obtain oil from the Middle East
Nazi attacked Soviet ships were launched from the area
35
Giving in to demands in exchange for peace is called
appeasement
totalitarianism
assimilation
socialization
36
Women and minorities made economic gains during WWII because
labor unions demanded equal opportunities
more educational opportunities created more skilled workers
new civil rights legislation forced business to change
a shortage of labor created more opportunities
37
The Germans were finally halted in their advance into the Soviet Union at
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Midway
Battle of Stalingrad
Invasion of Normandy
38
United States entered WW II, the Allies focused their efforts on first winning the war in
Western Europe & North Africa
Eastern Europe
Germany
The Pacific
39
During WWII the federal government used rationing to
hold down prices of military weapons
provide more resources for the military
increase educational benefits for veterans
increase imports of scarce products
40
FDR attempted to __________ by enacting a naval/trade embargo on the Japanese
provoke Japan into war
appease Japan
avoid war with Japan
stop Japanese imperialism/expansion
41
What historical event best describes the picture
Immigration
Japanese Internment Camps
Holocaust
Attack on Pearl Harbor
42
Which BEST describes the Tuskegee Airmen?
Mexican- American volunteers who trained in Tuskegee, AL
Airmen from Tuskegee, AL
Elite group who flew only in dangerous missions
African American pilots who trained in Tuskegee, AL
43
This image is an example of:
Advertisement
artwork
History poster
Propaganda poster
44
In deciding to use the atomic bomb against Japan, President Truman’s main goal was to
Weaken Japan for a long time
end the war quickly
save Japanese lives
Get revenge for Pearl Harbor
45
A system of government that stressed the glory of the nation w/ no concern for people's rights
facism
socialism
democracy
assimilation
46
African Americans during WWII
were drafted, served in segregated units
moved from the south to the north in search of jobs
all of the above
were not allowed to fight in the military
47
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2
Stalin
Lenin
Hitler
Roosevelt