What is best represented by this image

Women taking on traditionally male jobs during World War 2

Why was the Battle of Midway a turning point in the war?

U.S. was on the offensive in the Pacific for the first time

What standpoint did Dr. Seuss take in terms of the United States' involvement in World War II?

Wanted US involvement in the Warfront

At the Yalta Conference, the main topic of discussion between Stalin, Churchill & Roosevelt was

The administration of post-war Germany

To contain the Japanese military power in the Pacific, the US

Pursued an island-hopping strategy to move closer to Japan

President Roosevelt's Executive Order 8802 did what?

Equal Opportunity for jobs in the defense industry

What is represented by this image?

Victory over Fascism and Racism at home

How were the experiences of African, Japanese & Mexican Americans similar during WWII?

All three groups struggled with racial discrimination

Why was the island hopping such a successful strategy in the Pacific?

U.S. cut off Japanese supply lines and saved lives/resources

Which of the following was the MOST SIGNIFICANT OUTCOME of the Battle of Coral Sea?

Allies prevent Japan from dominating S. Pacific to Australia

To promote rationing, Victory Gardens and the sale of war bonds, the US government

Engaged in an elaborate propaganda campaign.

During WWII, women and minorities in the US

Found new job opportunities as men joined the military.

At the Potsdam Conference, the US and Great Britain became concerned that the Soviet Union

Would not permit free elections in Poland

Some African Americans during WWII were conflicted over support for the war effort because

They questioned fighting in Europe with segregation at home

D-Day is considered a turning point in the war because

It marked the start of the liberation of Europe from Germany

With the US entry into the war in 1941, Allies agreed on a strategy to

Concentrate on defeating Germany first, then Japan.

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World War 2 Review 2018

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1
What is the name of the court case that challenged Japanese internment?
Marbury b. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Korematsu v. United States
2
What was the name of the organization created after World War II to promote international peace
NATO
European Union
League of Nations
United Nations
3
The Allies and Axis powers utilized what technology for propaganda against one another?
Radio
Twitter
Motion pictures
Radar
4
What is best represented by this image
All of the Above
Women taking on traditionally male jobs during World War 2
Women fighting in combat roles in World War 2
American women demanding equal pay for equal work
5
This person threatened to lead a march on Washington to ensure racial equality in the military.
Rosa Parks
Martin L. King Jr.
A. Philip Randolph
Malcolm X
6
Why was the Battle of Midway a turning point in the war?
U.S. was on the offensive in the Pacific for the first time
After an Allied defeat, U.S. chose to drop the atomic bomb
Gave America access to landing strips near mainland Japan
Demonstrated the superiority of American radar
7
What standpoint did Dr. Seuss take in terms of the United States' involvement in World War II?
Complete neutrality
Wanted US involvement in the Warfront
Isolationist
Provide mercenary forces
8
At the Yalta Conference, the main topic of discussion between Stalin, Churchill & Roosevelt was
The administration of post-war Germany
Payments to the US for the Lend Lease Program
Trials of ex-Nazi leaders for war crimes
The status of refugees
9
To contain the Japanese military power in the Pacific, the US
Pursued an island-hopping strategy to move closer to Japan
Attacked Japanese strongholds in coordinated attacks
Launched attacks on Japan from aircraft carriers
Followed a strategy of sinking Japan's aircraft carriers
10
President Roosevelt's Executive Order 8802 did what?
Authorization to drop the atomic bomb
Equal Opportunity for jobs in the defense industry
Authorized Operation Overlord
Japanese Internment
11
What is represented by this image?
Victory over Japan & Germany
Victory over Fascism and Racism at home
Victory over Racism and the Great Depression
Victory over Fascism and the Great Depression
12
Which act stated that if a country had the means and money, it could take goods from the U.S?
Cash and Carry
Lend Lease Act
Neutrality Acts
Shoot on Sight
13
Which best describes the change in US foreign policy as WWII unfolded in 1938-1941.
Neutrality to Isolationism
Neutrality to Imperialist
Isolationism to Involvement
There was no change.
14
Pres. Roosevelt created what group to transition US industry from peace to war time production?
Munitions Production Board
Economy Transition Group
War Production Board
War Transition Board
15
Which act allowed the United States to give resources to warring countries?
Cash and Carry
Lend Lease
Shoot on Sight
Neutrality Act
16
How were the experiences of African, Japanese & Mexican Americans similar during WWII?
All three groups struggled with racial discrimination
All three groups fought for justice in the Supreme Court
All three groups faced internment
All three groups fought for justice in the Supreme Court
17
President Truman dropped the atomic bomb on the grounds that it would
Show American strength
Make a land invasion of Japan easier
Intimidate Russia
Save American lives
18
The US provided Great Britain and the USSR arms and supplies under which program?
The Lend Lease Act
Neutrality Acts
Executive Order 8802
Cash and Carry
19
Why was the island hopping such a successful strategy in the Pacific?
Led to an agreement ending kamikaze warfare
It prevented the Japanese from invading Australia
U.S. cut off Japanese supply lines and saved lives/resources
Japan was unable to launch anymore offensive attacks
20
Which of the following was the MOST SIGNIFICANT OUTCOME of the Battle of Coral Sea?
Entire battle fought without opposing ships making contact
Allies prevent Japan from dominating S. Pacific to Australia
Japan unveils kamikaze warfare
Many Japanese ships damaged; U.S. now had naval advantage
21
To promote rationing, Victory Gardens and the sale of war bonds, the US government
Offered cash incentives to US citizens.
Hoped for the best.
Engaged in an elaborate propaganda campaign.
Forced compliance with threats of prison.
22
The Army allowed women to serve to free-up men for combat roles. They served in the
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps
Women's Assistance Corps
Women's Aircraft Pilots Corps
Supplemental Women's Division
23
During WWII, women and minorities in the US
Filled jobs and positions on a equal terms as other workers.
Made no contribution to the war effort
Found new job opportunities as men joined the military.
Did not support the war effort as they were pacifists.
24
At the Potsdam Conference, the US and Great Britain became concerned that the Soviet Union
Refuse to participate in a newly created United Nations
Withdraw from its commitment to help fight Japan
Would not permit free elections in Poland
Would not provide support to the German citizens in Berlin
25
Some African Americans during WWII were conflicted over support for the war effort because
They questioned fighting in Europe with segregation at home
FDR did not integrate the armed forces
African Americans had trouble getting jobs in war industries
African Americans could not serve in the Army Air Corps
26
President Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 did what?
Equality in the workforce
Sent women into factories to build ammunition
Authorized the drop of the atomic bomb
Japanese Internment
27
D-Day is considered a turning point in the war because
It marked the start of the liberation of Europe from Germany
The US dropped the atom bomb on Japan
The Soviets agreed to join the fight against Germany
It was the first Allied victory over the German army
28
With the US entry into the war in 1941, Allies agreed on a strategy to
Fight to defeat Germany and Japan at the same time.
Develop and drop an atomic bomb on Japan
Concentrate on defeating Germany first, then Japan.
Immediately open a second front in Europe in northern France
29
The United States entered WWII after which event?
Germany's invasion of Poland
D-Day invasion at Normandy
Battle of Stalingrad
Pearl Harbor
30
The US developed the atomic bomb in a secret program known as
Bronx Cheer
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Program
Manhattan Transfer Program

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