How did the Great Depression change Germany politically?

Germany eventually turned to Hitler to solve its problems

What was the significance of Pearl Harbor?

It pulled the U.S. into World War II

What did Hitler's book Mein Kampf talk about?

He blamed the Jewish people and how they were a great threat

The Neutrality Acts passed by the USA as part of a policy of isolationism in the 1930s due to

growing conflicts in European and Asian countries.

The picture below is an iconic image from World War II and symbolizes which of the following?

the millions of women who joined the workforce in industry

How did the Japanese forces react to the American forces approaching?

Fighting to the end; dying fighting rather than surrendering

Why did the United States Initially follow a policy of appeasement towards Germany?

The U.S. wanted to focus on its own economic problems

Why did the United States government place Japanese Americans in internment camps?

Many Americans questioned their loyalty to the U.S. & allies

What impact did World War II have on the American economy?

permanently ended the Great Depression

How did the Japanese recover from the Great Depression?

Japanese took control of resources in other nations

Why did Congress pass the Lend-Lease Act and amend the Neutrality Acts in 1941?

to allow the USA to lend supplies to ensure its own defense

What was the significance of D-Day? Also referred to as the Normandy invasion

It marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.

What was America's open door policy with China?

a way to create access for trade relations with China

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1
What famous American Battleship sunk in the Dec 7th attacks
IJN Yamati
HMS Belfast
USS Arizona
USS Iowa
2
What country did Germany invade to start World War 2?
USSR
France
Poland
Italy
3
Which countries did the tripartite pact bring together?
Germany, England and Austria
England, France and the Soviet Union
China, England and the U.S.
Germany, Italy and Japan
4
How did the Great Depression change Germany politically?
The Government helped the economy bounce back
Germany eventually turned to Hitler to solve its problems
The majority of Germans left to other nations to find work
The German parliament became more powerful
5
What was the significance of Pearl Harbor?
The creation of the Atlantic Charter
Italy broke away from the Axis powers to keep U.S. as allies
The Japanese surrendered because of fear of retaliation
It pulled the U.S. into World War II
6
What did Hitler's book Mein Kampf talk about?
He blamed the Jewish people and how they were a great threat
It was an in depth examination of German government
It talked about having German pride in a troubling time
It was an autobiography of Hitler's life
7
The policy of granting concessions to a potential enemy hoping that they will be peaceful is
Isolationism
Interventionism
Facism
Appeasement
8
The Neutrality Acts passed by the USA as part of a policy of isolationism in the 1930s due to
aggression of China against the Japanese.
growing conflicts in European and Asian countries.
spreading anxieties regarding nuclear warfare.
cutting off trade with Japan
9
The picture below is an iconic image from World War II and symbolizes which of the following?
the important work of Red Cross nurses during World War II
the women who moved supplies in combat areas during the war
the women who joined the armed forces in combat roles
the millions of women who joined the workforce in industry
10
How did the Japanese forces react to the American forces approaching?
Island hopping to avoid the U.S. soldiers
Brought German soldiers to Japan to assist
Surrendering quickly
Fighting to the end; dying fighting rather than surrendering
11
Why did the United States Initially follow a policy of appeasement towards Germany?
The U.S. wanted to focus on its own economic problems
The U.S. decided to focus on their issues with Japan
The U.S. supported Hitler's economic growth plan
The U.S. was afraid of an attack if they didn't follow
12
Why did the United States government place Japanese Americans in internment camps?
Many Americans questioned their loyalty to the U.S. & allies
The U.S government wanted to train them to fight in the war.
The U.S. government wanted to offer protection to them
they were quarantined to prevent a small pox outbreak
13
What impact did World War II have on the American economy?
Caused mass inflation of the US dollar
permanently ended the Great Depression
placed a huge war debt on the American people
burdened the nations farmers who grew too little
14
What was the second city to be hit with an atomic bomb?
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Dresden
Tokyo
15
Why did President Truman decide to drop the atomic bomb?
to save Japanese lives
To save American lives
To wipe out two major cities before the U.S. attacked
To take control of the country as a U.S. territory
16
Benito Mussolini was the fascist leader of which country during WWII?
France
Russia
Spain
Italy
17
How did the Japanese recover from the Great Depression?
the Japanese reduced military spending
The Japanese government changed to a democracy
Japanese took control of resources in other nations
The Japanese created military weapons for other countries
18
When did Hitler write his book Mein Kampf?
During the red scare
During his prison sentence
After he invaded Poland
After D Day
19
Why did Congress pass the Lend-Lease Act and amend the Neutrality Acts in 1941?
to allow the USA to lend supplies to ensure its own defense
to limit the amount of military supplies overseas
to allow a means for the U.S. to build bases on foreign soil
to permit landlords to lease housing for Americans overseas
20
What was America's retaliation on Japan after Pearl Harbor?
Doolittle's Raids
Iwo Jima
D Day
Hiroshima
21
What was the significance of D-Day? Also referred to as the Normandy invasion
It promptly pulled the United States out of World War II.
It marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.
It prompted a peace summit that ended World War II.
It marked the first use of the atomic bomb in a war.
22
the U.S. decided to cut off ___ with the Japanese in response to the invasion of China
Lend and lease aid
Destroyers for bases
Food supply
Oil and trade
23
Which battle on the eastern front ended Hitler's plans?
Operation Barbarossa
warsaw
Stalingrad
Moscow
24
What were the first countries involved in World War 2?
Japan, Germany and Russia
Germany, France and Austria
Germany, France and Britain
America, France and the USSR
25
What was America's open door policy with China?
a way to create access for trade relations with China
To help the Chinese fight the Japanese
Increase Chinese immigration to the United States
To take control over China before the Japanese did
26
Which of the following was NOT designed to support World War 2?
Propaganda
War bonds
Victory gardens
The New Deal Program

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