8. Which statement best explains the importance of the Battle of Midway?

It ended Japanese expansion in the Pacific

11. During World War II, citizens who acquired war bonds agreed to

Lend the government money that would later be repaid with interest.

14. Entry into World War II by the United States resulted in a sharp increase in

The nation's industrial output.

13. How was "Rosie the Riveter" a symbol of U.S. effort at home during World War II?

She became a model for women who wanted jobs that helped the United States

7. Why was the Manhattan Project an important part of U.S. strategy for winning the war in the Pacific?

It gave the U.S. a weapon that forced Japan to surrender without invasion

12. Labor shortages created by World War II resulted in

Increased job opportunities for American women and minorities.

10. Which statement best summarizes the military service of minorities who fought for their country during World War II?

They fought honorably in a variety of ways but in segregated units.

6. The successful development of atomic weapons by the United States resulted in

Increased tensions in U.S. relations with Soviet leaders

3. Which factor most contributed to Japan's decision to attack Pearl Harbor?

U.S. objections to Japan's aggressive expansion in Asia

9. As a result of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

U.S. naval power in the Pacific was temporarily crippled

20. Why is World War II considered the deadliest war of all time? (Pick all that apply)

The death total is estimated to be more than 70 million people., The use of the atomic bomb., It caused more damage (property) than any other war

2. Which statement best explains why the United States did not enter World War II during its first few years?

Isolationist sentiment was strong in the United States

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8. Which statement best explains the importance of the Battle of Midway?
It destroyed the Japanese army
It reopened trade routes from U.S. to Asia
It prevented the German navy from entering the Pacific theater
It ended Japanese expansion in the Pacific
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11. During World War II, citizens who acquired war bonds agreed to
Organize drives for collecting scrap metal.
Ration food and conserve oil.
Pay higher income taxes and tariffs on imported consumer goods.
Lend the government money that would later be repaid with interest.
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17. What were the two cities that the United States dropped the atomic bombs on?
Pearl Harbor and Midway
Tokyo and Iwo Jima
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Tokyo and Berlin
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14. Entry into World War II by the United States resulted in a sharp increase in
The nation's industrial output.
Unemployment for industrial workers.
The nation's poverty rate.
The overall supply of basic necessities.
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19. When did Germany surrender, ending the war in Europe?
September 1st, 1939
December 7th, 1941
June 7th, 1944
May 7th, 1945
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13. How was "Rosie the Riveter" a symbol of U.S. effort at home during World War II?
Her character encouraged Black Americans to demand the same rights.
She became a model for women who wanted jobs that helped the United States
Her character reminded immigrants that their jobs were temporary.
She was an inspiration to Mexican American factory owners.
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7. Why was the Manhattan Project an important part of U.S. strategy for winning the war in the Pacific?
It supplied the U.S. with aircraft needed to implement island-hopping
It prevented Japan from creating weapons that could reach the North America
It gave the U.S. a weapon that forced Japan to surrender without invasion
It led to negotiations with Japan to surrender without giving up its empire
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12. Labor shortages created by World War II resulted in
A significant decline in industrial output and exports in the United States
Increased job opportunities for American women and minorities.
Restrictions on immigration to the United States.
A loss of power for leaders of unions in the United States.
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10. Which statement best summarizes the military service of minorities who fought for their country during World War II?
Their bravery forced the president to pass laws forbidding discrimination.
They couldn't join the military so they could fill jobs in factories
They fought honorably in a variety of ways but in segregated units.
They could serve as nurses and support roles but could not fight in the war
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5. Following the unconditional surrender of Germany, in 1945 which country controlled East Europe?
France
Soviet Union
Japan
United Kingdon
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1. Which action triggered the beginning of WWII?
The annexation of Austria by Germany
The assassination of the Japanese prime minister
Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor
Germany's invasion of Poland
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18. The Battle of Normandy involved all the following except:
Japan
Canada
United States
Germany
Great Britain
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15. World War II was started with the invasion of Poland by Germany on:
September 1st, 1939
June 6th, 1931
September 7th, 1969
December 9th, 1941
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16. What was the codename for the atomic bomb project?
The Manhattan Project
The Bronx Project
The secret project
The Arizona
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6. The successful development of atomic weapons by the United States resulted in
Increased tensions in U.S. relations with Soviet leaders
A League of Nations resolution condemning the use of atomic weapons.
The unconditional surrender of Germany
Efforts by Japan to expand its empire by developing atomic weapons
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4. Which factor contributed to the inflation that occurred in the United States following World War II?
A downturn in production
A rise in unemployment
The end of price controls
The need to repay war debts
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3. Which factor most contributed to Japan's decision to attack Pearl Harbor?
U.S. efforts to prevent Japan's alliance with Germany
U.S. control over shipping lanes in the Pacific
U.S. objections to Japan's aggressive expansion in Asia
U.S. occupation of the Philippines
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9. As a result of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese forces were scattered across the Pacific
U.S. naval power in the Pacific was temporarily crippled
The U.S. Navy was forced to move its Atlantic fleet to the Pacific
The Japanese navy was severely damaged by American counterattacks
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20. Why is World War II considered the deadliest war of all time? (Pick all that apply)
Because Canada won.
The death total is estimated to be more than 70 million people.
The use of the atomic bomb.
It caused more damage (property) than any other war
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2. Which statement best explains why the United States did not enter World War II during its first few years?
Military leaders did not think the United States was ready to go to war
Isolationist sentiment was strong in the United States
The United States did have vital economic interests involved
The American public was evenly divided over which side to support

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