US participation in NATO

marked a departure from traditional isolationism

During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy. What does this mean?

The U.S. began mass producing military supplies for our allies

During WWII FDR issued Executive Order 9066 which

forcibly interned Japanese Americans

Countries bought US weapon if they paid cash and transport

The Potsdam conference

issued an ultimatum for Japan to surrender or be destroyed.

Who were the Allies and Axis powers in WWII, respectively?

U.S., France, Britain, Russia; Germany, Italy, Japan;

The Korean war was between_________ and ______ vs _______ and ______ which ended in a stalemate

North Korea and China vs South Korea and the US

The diplomatic strategy behind the Lend-Lease program was to

Support England against Germany without going to war

Which did NOT happen on the home front during WWII?

Children went to work in factories to help their families.

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

it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

One reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 was to

keep East Germans from fleeing to the West section of Berlin

The direct cause of the American entrance into WWII was

Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

The Warsaw Pact was between what two groups?

Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc Nations

U.S. Oraganization designed to help Eastern European Jews

On the home front during WWII,

African Americans took action to promote equality

President Harry Truman justified using atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 on the grounds that the

Early ending of the war would save many lives.

Victory over racism in the US, victory over racism abroad

support to countries who are resisting communism

What did the Marshall Plan do?

Provided Billions of Dollars for rebuilding Europe

NATO was originally formed to

defend western Europe from Soviet agression

As a result of the Korean War

The country was divided along the 38thparallel

What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans?

Gave them benefits when they returned

The WWII home front effort is best characterized as-

A time of full employment & economic prosperity due to military spending

What happened to Germany after WWII?

Divided amongst the Allied Powers

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Two cities on which the U.S. dropped the atomic bombs to end World War II.

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US participation in NATO
reaffirmed US commitment to the defense of Western Europe
helped resolve the German question
reduced the need for more military spending
marked a departure from traditional isolationism
2
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy. What does this mean?
The U.S. bombed to major world capitals
The U.S. began mass producing military supplies for our allies
Rosie the Riviter was popular
The U.S. began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
3
During WWII FDR issued Executive Order 9066 which
desegregated the military
Declared Nazis involved in the Holocaust war criminals
authorized use of atomic weapons against Japan
forcibly interned Japanese Americans
4
Cash and Carry
U.S. Naval base attacked in Hawaii
Nazi program exterminating the Jews of Europe
allowed arms to be lended to any country if they paid rent
Countries bought US weapon if they paid cash and transport
5
The Potsdam conference
determined the fate of Eastern Europe.
was FDR's last meeting with Churchill and Stalin.
brought France and China in as part of the "Big Five."
issued an ultimatum for Japan to surrender or be destroyed.
6
Who were the Allies and Axis powers in WWII, respectively?
U.S., France, Italy, Britain; Germany, Japan, Russia
U.S., France, Britain, Russia; Germany, Italy, Japan;
France, Britain, Russia, Germany; U.S., Japan, Italy
Germany, Italy, Japan; Russia, U.S., France, Britain
7
The Korean war was between_________ and ______ vs _______ and ______ which ended in a stalemate
Soviet Union and Korea Vs the US and Vietnam
North and South Korea Vs the US and the Soviet Union
Germany and Austro Hungary VS US and Great Britan
North Korea and China vs South Korea and the US
8
The diplomatic strategy behind the Lend-Lease program was to
Support England against Germany without going to war
aid American interests in Latin America
continue American neutrality during WWII
support non-Communist nations during WWII
9
Which did NOT happen on the home front during WWII?
Americans of Japanese decent were interned in camps.
Women joined the workforce in large numbers.
Propaganda influenced Americans to support the war.
Children went to work in factories to help their families.
10
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
it created the first global peacekeeping force
it prompted other nations to investigate war crimes
it enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
11
One reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 was to
complete the post World War 2 rebuilding of Berlin
keep East Germans from fleeing to the West section of Berlin
promote reunification of East Germany and West Germany
meet the requirements of NATO
12
The direct cause of the American entrance into WWII was
Hitler's attack on the Soviet Union
Invasion of New York by Canada
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Fall of France
13
Harry Truman aided the cause of civil rights by
desegregating the armed forces
denouncing Southern support in the 1948 election
integrating public schools
ordering non-discrimination in all defense contracts
14
The Warsaw Pact was between what two groups?
Germany and Spain
Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc Nations
Soviet Union and Sweden
North America and Warsaw
15
Which were causes of WWII?
Rise of Dictators, militarism
Appeasement, Rise of Dictators
Imperialism, Treaty of Versailles
Imperialism, Appeasement
16
War Refugee Board
Help Mexicans' find jobs in the United States during the war
Help find homes for homeless British children
U.S. Oraganization designed to help Eastern European Jews
Designed to help returning soldiers find jobs and homes
17
On the home front during WWII,
African Americans took action to promote equality
The Jim Crow system was banned by executive order
Racial conditions improved in urban areas
Racial discrimination disappeared
18
What are the Four Freedoms?
right to bear arms, fair trials, speech, want
speech, want, assembly, fair trials
speech, press, assembly, petition
speech, want, fear, worship
19
The SS St. Louis carried . . .
Jewish Refugees
Japanese Americans
Axis spies
supplies for the Allies
20
The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
League of Nations
Action League NOW
United Nations
Warsaw Pact
21
President Harry Truman justified using atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 on the grounds that the
World was ready for nuclear power.
Axis powers deserved total destruction
American public demanded the bomb be used.
Early ending of the war would save many lives.
22
Double V campaign
Victory over Hitler, Victory over the KKK
Victory over racism abroad, Victory over Britain
Victory over Hirohito, Victory over Truman
Victory over racism in the US, victory over racism abroad
23
The purpose of both NATO and the Warsaw Pact is to
establish a military alliance
discourage religious toleration
eliminate political corruption
promote economic self sufficiency
24
Truman Doctrine
support to countries who are resisting communism
plan to rebuild Europe after WWII
support to countries who are seeking communism
plan to rebuild Japan after WWII
25
The Truman doctrine and NATO were United States' responses to the
concern about the partition of India in 1947
Fear of economic depression after WWI
communist threat after WW2
threat of the Nazis in the 1930s
26
Truman Doctrine
gave aid to Germany and Turkey
gave aid to Turkey and Greece
gave aid to Greece and Italy
gave aid to Turkey and Iraq
27
America dropped atomic bombs on which country at the end of WWII?
Japan
Russia
Germany
China
28
What year did WWII end?
1945
1940
1949
1776
29
Which of the following was a direct result of Stalin's blockade of Berlin
The introduction of a new currency in West Germany
The building of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Airlift
The Marshall Plan
30
On the WWII home front, U.S. involvement brought about
increased labor violence
strict limits on corporate profit
increased spending on consumer goods
increased employment for women
31
Who was the President of the United States at the start of WWII?
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Harry S. Truman
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
32
During WWII, FDR banned discrimination...
in the military
in the movie industry.
in the defense industry.
in public schools.
33
What did the Marshall Plan do?
Provided Billions of Dollars for rebuilding Europe
Built a wall in Berlin
Allowed all refugees to live in America
broke apart Germany
34
Who became president after FDR's death during WWII?
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
Harry S. Truman
35
NATO was originally formed to
stop the flow of immigration between member nations
isolate member nations from the rest of the world
defend western Europe from Soviet agression
promote religious freedom
36
As a result of the Korean War
Korea was united and became a communist country
The country was divided along the 38thparallel
MacArthur was promoted
Korea was united into a democratic nation
37
What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans?
Gave them US citizenship when they returned
Gave them benefits when they returned
Gave them medals of honor
Forced them to pay high war debts
38
The WWII home front effort is best characterized as-
Politically divided over wisdom of the American's involvement in WWII
Mass unemployment and bank failures
unaffected by racial tensions
A time of full employment & economic prosperity due to military spending
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What happened to Germany after WWII?
Gained total control of Europe
Paid High War Debts
Nuclear Attack
Divided amongst the Allied Powers
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Satisfying the demands in an effort to maintain peace and stability.
America's first African American military pilots
Two cities on which the U.S. dropped the atomic bombs to end World War II.
Code name for the U.S. effort during WWII to produce the atomic bomb.

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