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

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

12. Labor shortages created by World War II resulted in

Increased job opportunities for American women and minorities.

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

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

Increased tensions in U.S. relations with Soviet leaders

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

The nation's industrial output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

It ended Japanese expansion in the Pacific

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

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