Which of these is a historical example of "opportunity costs"?

People giving up some consumer goods to help the war effort

Why were consumer goods rationed during World War II?

The resources used in consumer goods were needed for the war

The direct cause of U.S. involvement in WWII was

the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Why was the Manhattan Project an important US program during WWII?

It created the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan

During WWII, what was the most common way of solving labor shortage problems in US industry?

Women were employed in many of those jobs

What was the purpose of the World War II poster of "Rosie the Riveter"?

to encourage women to work in making material for the war

Which event in April 1945 caused a shift in US leadership in the plan for the United Nations?

the death of President Roosevelt

According to the image, what might happen without rationing?

Some people might not have any goods

Which of these events happened last?

U.S. drops the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

How did the Tuskegee airmen make history during World War II?

the 1st group of African-American pilots in the military

How does war rationing help keep the nation safe?

It saves food and goods needed by soldiers.

What was most significant about VE Day in World War II?

It marked the end of fighting in Europe.

Which statement about the Holocaust is true?

Jews were the main targets of the Nazis.

Which of these is the best reason as to why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941?

Japan hoped to destroy the US's will & ability to fight

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Unit 8-SS5H4 Explain America’s involvement in World War II. SS5E1 Opportunity cost

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SS5H4 a. Describe opportunity costs and their relationship to decision-making across time (e.g., decisions by individuals in response to rationing during WWII).

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1
Which of these did President Roosevelt do because of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941?
He ordered the US to attack Great Britain
He ordered the US to join WWII
He ordered the US to attack France
He ordered the US to join the Vietnam War
2
The first atomic bomb ever dropped in warfare was dropped on the city of
Munich.
Tokyo.
Hiroshima.
Nagasaki.
3
Which event took place first?
Battle of Iwo Jima
D-Day
VJ Day
VE Day
4
What international organization was created in 1945 to help achieve lasting world peace?
UNICEF
League of Nations
United Nations
International Court of Justice
5
Which of these is a historical example of "opportunity costs"?
Men being selected as generals during the Civil War
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
The sinking of the Lusitania in 1914
People giving up some consumer goods to help the war effort
6
What is the best title for this list?
"Allies During World War II"
"Enemies During World War II"
"Countries Attacked by Japan"
"Countries Invaded by Germany"
7
Why were consumer goods rationed during World War II?
The government was doing an experiment with consumer demands
Producers thought that limiting goods would raise prices
The American public was becoming too materialistic
The resources used in consumer goods were needed for the war
8
Which of these events of World War II happened first?
Germany surrenders
Japan surrenders
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Allied forces invade France
9
How did WWII begin in Europe?
the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
the sinking of the Lusitania
the assassination of an Austrian Archduke
Germany's invasion of Poland
10
Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1940-1945 during World War II?
Josef Stalin
Benito Mussolini
Tony Blair
Winston Churchill
11
Which political party rose to power in Germany in the late 1930s?
Weimar
Communist
Nazi
Bolsheviks
12
Which person worked for human rights with the United Nations?
Martha Washington
Susan B. Anthony
Rosa Parks
Eleanor Roosevelt
13
The direct cause of U.S. involvement in WWII was
Germany's invasion of Poland
the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Sinking of the Lusitania by Germany
Italian mistreatment of foreign nationals by the U.S.
14
Why was the Manhattan Project an important US program during WWII?
It allowed the US to move ships out of Pearl Harbor
It was used to successfully lead a land invasion of Japan
It was used to free Pacific Islands
It created the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan
15
Who was the leader of Italy during most of World War II?
Josef Stalin
Francisco Franco
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
16
During WWII, what was the most common way of solving labor shortage problems in US industry?
The government raised the immigration quotas
Politicians began to reform many welfare programs
The government mostly used forced labor (slavery)
Women were employed in many of those jobs
17
The leader of the Soviet Union during WWII was
Kruschev
Stalin
Lenin
Trotsky
18
Who was the President of the United States when World War II began?
Harry Truman
John Kennedy
Dwight Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
19
What was the purpose of the World War II poster of "Rosie the Riveter"?
to persuade women to stay at home and care for children
to convince women to join the armed services
to encourage women to work in making material for the war
to pressure women to make their own clothes
20
Which event in April 1945 caused a shift in US leadership in the plan for the United Nations?
the beginning of the Red Scare
the end of World War II
the death of President Roosevelt
the return of American soldiers from war
21
According to the image, what might happen without rationing?
The store owner might have enough supplies for all
Some people might not have any goods
The shelves might be fully stocked with goods
Everyone might get all the supplies they wanted
22
Which of these events happened last?
U.S. drops the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Soviet army defeats the Germans at the Battle of Stalingrad.
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.
Germany invades Poland.
23
The US entered WWII following an attack at Pearl Harbor. Which number represents that location?
3
1
4
2
24
Which country did Emperor Hirohito rule over?
China
Japan
Vietnam
Korea
25
The Allied assault on German-occupied France in June of 1944 is known as
D-Day.
VJ Day.
Operation Market Garden.
Operation Barbarossa.
26
Which number represents the decade in which the United States was involved in World War II?
2
5
4
3
27
What was the opportunity costs of the US choosing to produce more military goods during WWII?
Military members having few supplies
Losing the war
Winning the war
Giving up many consumer goods
28
How did the Tuskegee airmen make history during World War II?
the only group of African-American troops from Alabama
the 1st group of African-American pilots in the military
the only group of African-American officers to go to Europe
the 1st group of African-American soldiers to serve in a war
29
When someone has a choice between 2 options, the option that he or she does not selected is the
demand rate
economic incentive
opportunity cost
free trade
30
What is the best title for the list?
"Axis Powers of World War II"
"Invading Nations at the Normandy Landing"
"Countries Invaded by France in World War II"
"Enemies During World War II"
31
How does war rationing help keep the nation safe?
It encourages more people to work in factories.
It saves food and goods needed by soldiers.
It makes more people join the armed forces.
It helps make agreements with other countries.
32
Who was the dictator of Germany during World War II?
Benito Mussolini
Otto von Bismarck
Franz Josef
Adolf Hitler
33
What was most significant about VE Day in World War II?
Japan finally surrendered after being hit by 2 atomic bombs.
It marked the end of fighting in Europe.
Allied forces invaded France.
FDR died of a stroke in Warm Springs, Georgia.
34
Which statement about the Holocaust is true?
Most Germans tried to help the victims.
Jews were the main targets of the Nazis.
The Nazis avoided killing women and the elderly.
Children were not allowed in concentration camps.
35
This newspaper is most associated with which of these?
VE Day
Armistice Day
D-Day
VJ Day
36
Which of these is the best reason as to why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941?
Japan wanted to retaliate for the U.S.'s assault on islands
US politicians had walked out on peace talks with Japan
The U.S. had seized Japanese territories in Hawaii.
Japan hoped to destroy the US's will & ability to fight

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