was the most decorated solider of World War II

All of the following refer to the Lend-Lease Act except:

It required that Great Britain open all its markets

gave those resisting communism free gifts of financial aid

won the hearts of America's defeated enemies

In what way was Operation Overlord/ D-Day a turning point in the war?

opened a western front at the same time the Soviets advanced from the east

The GI Bill did all of the following EXCEPT:

provided veterans large bonuses to remain in the military

brought 200,000 Mexican farm workers into the western U.S.

What did American soldiers discover upon reaching the interior of Germany in 1945?

concentration camps where the Nazis murdered millions

urged FDR to pursue development of an atomic bomb

What was Kristallnacht?

a night of burning Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues

Why did black and poor white Americans tend not vote in 1952?

Most could not pass the literacy test

In response to the threat of an Atomic attack, school children were taught to:

“duck and cover” like a turtle

The Potsdam Declaration:

demanded Japan surrender or face “prompt & utter destruction

Executive Order 8802 established

anti-discriminatory hiring practices in defense contracts

Which of the following occurred as a result of the bracero program in 1942?

Mexico agreed to send seasonal farmworkers to the United States on contract

^On March 21, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized the

forced evacuation of Japanese residents on the West Coast

What helped the Allies gain the advantage in the Battle of the Atlantic?

Allies decoded German messages that told where U-boats were

What was the role of the Office of Price Administration?

ration & set price ceilings on high-demand items such as tires, sugar, gas

Which statement best describes the House Un-American Affairs Committee investigation of Hollywood

The Guild president testified that Hollywood was full of reds

What did the Screen Actor Guild's president testify to the HUAC?

that Hollywood unions were full of Reds

In the Brown decision, the Supreme Court:

struck down “separate but equal” in public education

The Native American experience in the armed forces during the Second World War?

Native American servicemen were integrated into regular units.

What were “war relocation camps”?

internment camps for over 100,000 Japanese Americans

During the summer of 1941, the United States attempted to restrain Japanese expansion by

restricting oil exports to Japan and freezing Japanese assets in the US

What were “war relocation camps”?

They were essentially internment camps for over 100,000 Japanese Americans

After dropping two atomic bombs on Japan, the United States:

accepted Japan’s surrender & the emperor kept his throne

Which of the following occurred in Asia with the end of the Second World War?

Korea became divided into northern and southern halves,

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1
Who orchestrated D-Day during World War II and later became president:
Dwight Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Woodrow Wilson
George Patton
2
Audie Murphy
was the most decorated solider of World War II
died at the invasion of D-Day
was responsible for killing Hitler
was the first causality of Pearl Harbor
3
In 1941, who bombed Pearl Harbor on a day that will live in infamy?
Japan
Soviet Union
Germany
Cuba
4
Was listed as a communist on voter’s card
Lucille Ball
J Edgar Hoover
Jackie Robinson
Rosa Parks
5
All of the following refer to the Lend-Lease Act except:
It provided massive military aid to the Allies
It required that Great Britain open all its markets
No one really expected the leased items back
It was intended to avoid the violation of the Neutrality Act
6
Truman Doctrine:
provided funds for research of the Atomic Bomb
reduced the racial tension in the military
United Nations carried out its first military intervention
gave those resisting communism free gifts of financial aid
7
Who led America through the Great Depression and most of World War II?
Lyndon B Johnson
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt
8
The Candy Bombers:
won the hearts of America's defeated enemies
dropped the bomb constructed in Candy, TN
supplied the POWs in Japan with supplies including candy bar
were skilled bombers from Candy TN that designed atomic bomb
9
In what way was Operation Overlord/ D-Day a turning point in the war?
led to the fall of Mussolini’s regime in Italy
opened a western front at the same time the Soviets advanced from the east
led to the defeat of Axis forces in North Africa
led to the defeat of Britain
10
The GI Bill did all of the following EXCEPT:
provided veterans large bonuses to remain in the military
provided $20 a week for 52 weeks
provide educational benefits for veterans
provide housing loans for veterans
11
The bracero program:
brought 200,000 Mexican farm workers into the western U.S.
was a reaction to the zoot-suit riots
was the forced evacuation of 100,000 Japanese Americans
mobilized Indian reservations in support of US war effort
12
What did American soldiers discover upon reaching the interior of Germany in 1945?
the Soviet switched sides and support the Axis
trials during which Hitler was tried for war crimes & sentenced to death
Nazi victory over the Soviet troops that had infiltrated
concentration camps where the Nazis murdered millions
13
Albert Einstein
urged FDR to pursue development of an atomic bomb
designed the atomic bomb
possibly was a Nazi spy
never regretted dropping the atomic bomb
14
What was Kristallnacht?
a concentration camp in Auschwitz, known for its horrors
a night of burning Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues
Jewish holy night
the night of celebration when Germany surrendered
15
All these countries were physically devastated during World War II EXCEPT:
Great Britain
Japan
United States
France
16
Why did black and poor white Americans tend not vote in 1952?
Most were away fighting in the war and could not vote.
They refused to vote until the army was desegregated
The 13th Amendment was not yet ratified
Most could not pass the literacy test
17
In response to the threat of an Atomic attack, school children were taught to:
wear ID tags to help identify
move to the country, where bombs were unlikely to explode
wear gas masks distributed at the schools
“duck and cover” like a turtle
18
The Potsdam Declaration:
presented Japan’s terms for surrendering to Allied powers
demanded Japan surrender or face “prompt & utter destruction
accepted the Japanese surrender
threatened that Hiroshima would faced an “atomic holocaust”
19
The Yalta pledges of democratic elections in Eastern Europe:
were fully backed by American military power
were honored by Stalin
were postponed for two years after the end of the war
proved to be meaningless
20
Executive Order 8802 established
anti-discriminatory hiring practices in defense contracts
desegregation in the armed forces.
desegregation in the armed forces.
price controls under the oversight of the OPA.
21
What best describes Martin Luther King Jr’s philosophy?
purification of the races
equality or death
militant nonviolence
live and let live
22
Which of the following occurred as a result of the bracero program in 1942?
Mexico agreed to send seasonal farmworkers to the United States on contract
Mexican Americans moved to urban areas on the East Coast.
A large number of Mexican Americans were deported
Violence and prejudice toward Hispanics in the United States subsided
23
^On March 21, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized the
desegregation of the United States armed forces
establishment of the atomic bomb project
forced evacuation of Japanese residents on the West Coast
commissioning of female military officers
24
Life magazine's ideal woman of the 1950s was
an equal partner with her husband
having babies
educated and single
working as part of the war effort
25
What helped the Allies gain the advantage in the Battle of the Atlantic?
Allied aircraft superiority countered the German U-boats
Allies decoded German messages that told where U-boats were
Allies had submarine advantage over the Germans
Allies bypassed the Atlantic battle with D-day
26
During the presidential election of 1944
FDR won a 4th term
Harry Truman won his first election
FDR was defeated
Harry Truman was defeated
27
In an effort to avoid a second world war, what policy did Britain & France adopt prior to 1939?
Imperialism
Belligerence
Isolationism
Appeasement
28
What was the role of the Office of Price Administration?
to raise consumer prices so that allies would pay more for goods
to combat the serious wartime deflation due to high unemployment rates
lower or remove taxes using the authority of the Revenue Act
ration & set price ceilings on high-demand items such as tires, sugar, gas
29
Told America to pick up a crying baby
Jackie Robinson
Eleanor Roosevelt
Chuck Berry
Dr. Spock
30
Which statement best describes the House Un-American Affairs Committee investigation of Hollywood
Actors were required to take citizen tests
Motion Picture Association told Congress to mind its own business
The Guild president testified that Hollywood was full of reds
the movies had mobilize public opinion in support of capitalism
31
Elvis was especially controversial because of his
political affiliations
disrespect toward the American flag
suggestive gyrations on stage
rude manner toward adults
32
Germany's invasion of what country triggered the beginning of the Second World War ?
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
the Soviet Union
33
Leader of the FBI for almost 50 years
Franklin D Roosevelt
Jessie Owens
Harry S Truman
J. Edger Hoover
34
Who stood on the Olympic podium in Berlin, 1936?
Dr. Spock
Harry S Truman
Jessie Owens
Audie Murphy
35
What did the Screen Actor Guild's president testify to the HUAC?
that actors should be required to take loyality tests
that Hollywood made movies to support capitalism
that Hollywood unions were full of Reds
that the HUAC should mind their own business
36
In the Brown decision, the Supreme Court:
recognized the high quality of black schools in the South
struck down “separate but equal” in public education
rejected the legal arguments of the NAACP
ordered an immediate end to Jim Crow segregation
37
The Native American experience in the armed forces during the Second World War?
Native American servicemen were integrated into regular units.
Native American servicemen fought in segregated units with African American
Native Americans refused to serve in the armed forces.
Native Americans were ineligible for service in the armed forces.
38
The most popular new household product of the 1950s was the
microwave oven
personal computer
refrigerator
television set
39
Never regretted dropping the Atomic bomb
James Meredith
Winston Churchill
Harry S Truman
Franklin D Roosevelt
40
What best describes American’s approach to events happening in Europe in the 1930s?
Isolationism
Appeasement
Conciliation
Hostile
41
Who applied to Ole' Miss
Albert Einstein
Dr. Spock
James Meredith
Ethel Rosenberg
42
This person is a TJC alumna
Harry Truman
Audie Murphy
Jessie Owens
Sarah McClendon
43
Who taught Americans about the Nazis ideology?
Dr. Spock
Harry S Truman
Walt Disney
Lucille Ball
44
In June 1941, Germany widened the war in Europe by______as part of Operation Barbarossa.
declaring war on Poland
declaring war on the U.S.
attacking Spain
invading the Soviet Union
45
What were “war relocation camps”?
They were prisoner of war camps for captured Germans
German euphemism for Nazi concentration camps
bases that housed US servicemen before they were sent to the front lines
internment camps for over 100,000 Japanese Americans
46
During the summer of 1941, the United States attempted to restrain Japanese expansion by
restricting oil exports to Japan and freezing Japanese assets in the US
ordering the strategic bombing of Japanese military sites
sending troops to China and stationing a naval force in the Japan
declaring a naval blockade of Japan and building airfields in Indochina.
47
What were “war relocation camps”?
They helped the families of American servicemen cope with the absences
They were prisoner of war camps for captured Germans in Europe
They were essentially internment camps for over 100,000 Japanese Americans
housed American servicemen before they were sent to the front lines
48
After dropping two atomic bombs on Japan, the United States:
accepted Japan’s unconditional surrender
dropped a third on Tokyo to force the Japanese surrender
launched the amphibious invasion of Japan
accepted Japan’s surrender & the emperor kept his throne
49
Which of the following occurred in Asia with the end of the Second World War?
Korea became divided into northern and southern halves,
Korea was left under the control of Japan as a gesture of consolation
Korea and Japan quickly emerged as regional powers
Korea was placed under joint US and British occupation
50
NAACP secretary
Eleanor Roosevelt
Ethel Rosenburg
Rosa Parks
Lucille Ball
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Told Britain to "Keep Clam and Carry On"
Dwight D Eisenhower
J. Edgar Hoover
Winston Churchill
Eleanor Roosevelt
52
State Department official George Kennan said:
to urge the use of military force to liberate Eastern Europe
the US should be willing to bomb the Russians
the US should contain Soviet expansionist tendencies
wartime alliance between the US & the Soviets would continue
53
What was the result of the Battle of Britain in 1940?
Winston Churchill’s approval ratings as prime minister plummeted
The British managed to avoid major civilian casualties
the Royal Air Force used new radar technology to win the battle
The British gave up control of a number of their ports to the Germans
54
Who drew political cartoon supporting US inolvement in WW II?
Dr Spock
Walt Disney
Chuck Berry
Dr Seuss
55
Eleanor Roosevelt
was very supportive of women, blacks, and organized labor
primarily played the role of White House hostess.
had more influence than her husband in the New Deal policies
became most famous for her fireside chats.
56
What was the significance of the Federal Highway act in 1956 impacted America in what way ?
regarded as the greatest failure of Eisenhower’s administration
created a large network of interstate highways, helped create jobs
forced private businesses to repair deteriorating highways
vetoed by Eisenhower because it was too expensive
57
As a result of World War II:
the Depression ended
unemployment increased
Franklin Roosevelt became a dictator
economic growth stagnated
58
Which of the following accurately describes wartime opportunities of American women during the Second World War?
several women defied wartime norms and entered the workforce.
Women largely maintained traditional domestic roles
Many women served in the civilian workforce
Many women served in the armed forces as well as in the civilian workforce
59
The Nazis practiced genocide
toward the Allied party, especially at Pearl Harbor
toward the gypsies, “undesirables,” Jews, and dissidents
toward Lenin and Tsar’s family for their betrayal
only toward the Jews, they were why Germany lost Great War
60
What was the Selective Service Act?
register with authorities to be assigned to factories
An act of Congress to help the young men find part time work
selection of skilled women, selected to serve in the war
males, ages 21-35, were required to register for the draft
61
A Russian spy that died in the electric chair
Dr.Spock
Eleanor Roosevelt
Dr. Seuss
Ethel Rosenberg
62
American’s approach to events happening in Europe in the 1930s:
Appeasement
Imperialism
Isolationism
Progressivism
63
In June 1941, Germany widened the war by ________ as part of Operation Barbarossa.
attacking Spain
invading Britain
invading the Soviet Union
declaring war on the United States
64
Which of the following contributed to Hitler’s rise to power?
his embrace of communism as the heart of the Nazi ideology
building trust with the German people by his openness
showmanship and organization of a police state employing tyranny, terrorism
positioning himself as a leader who worked hard behind doors for the people
65
The Manhattan Project:
developed the atomic bomb
created a new radar for American submarines
planned to overthrow Hitler
New York’s plan to finance the war
66
Totalitarianism ______________ in a country
strives to control the major political institutions
honors the political influence of all parties
supports the practices of democracy
allows for individual opinions
67
Why was the attack on Pearl Harbor significant?
It showed that the United States was too quick to lift embargoes on Japan
The only way Japan could defeat the states was through a long war
It was a surprise attack that immediately caused the United States to enter
It was a highly successful victory for the Japanese militarily
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“D-day” refers to the:
day the atomic bombs were to be dropped on Japan
Allied invasion of North Africa
joint American-Russian effort to free Poland
Allied invasion at Normandy
69
The result of the Vietnam War was:
that capitalism thrived
the spread of communism
an example of the success of the Truman Doctrine
.a blending of political and economic free trade

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