What effect did the end of WW2 have on American women who worked in defense industries during the war?

Their jobs were taken by men returning from military service

FDR sent ships to Britian in exchange for

the use of British bases in the Atlantic

Why were so many household goods rationed during WW2?

to save materials needed by the military

The US began to emerge from the depression as a result of

producing goods for Allied forces

How did the Najavo soldiers help the Allies regain islands in the Pacific during war?

Navajo soldiers used their native language to code messages

Which was an example of appeasement?

the agreement of France Britain to give Germany the Sudetenland in 1938

FDR spoke these words, "Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which shall live in infamy" to describe the-

surprise attack on Pearl Harbor

Which most characterizes the policy the US had during the years between WW1 and WW2?

isolation from European military conflicts

During WW2, the need of the United States for war materials resulted in-

the rationing of many consumer goods

This poster was created in WW2 to encourage women in America to-

contribute to the war effort by working

The D-Day invasion in June 1944, was important to the outcome of WW2 because it-

opened a new allied front in Europe

What did Pres. Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb show about his leadership?

It showed his desire to end the war by limiting the loss of US lives

The disastrous effects of World War 1 and the Great Depression led-

to the rise of totalitarian regimes in some countries

The situation depicted in this photograph was

the need for new workers in industry while others were serving in combat

Iwo Jima was an important objective for the American military because

US planes could bomb Japan from there

What lesson does the example of Vernon Baker demonstrate about the US military during WW2?

African Americans fought with distinction on the battlefield

What was the main goal of the Flying Tigers?

to supply China with war materials

Many of the Jewish refugees aboard the SS St. Louis

died in the Nazis "final solution"

The Lend-Lease aid shown on the map was provided to-

help the Allied Powers fight the Axis Powers

In 1939, FDR exercised leadership when he responded to the start of World War 2 in Europe by-

selling military supplies to the Allied nations

Victory Gardens were used by Americans during WW2 as a way to-

raise more food for home consumption

What was an immediate effect of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan?

the surrender of Japan to the United States

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1
Which group of American citizens was subjected to the greatest loss of constitutional rights during WW2?
Chinese Americans
Japanese Americans
German Americans
Hispanic Americans
2
In 1940, one of the greatest rescues in the history of warfare occurred
in the Netherlands
in Denmark and Norway
at the Maginot Line
at Dunkirk
3
What effect did the end of WW2 have on American women who worked in defense industries during the war?
Their contributions were rewarded by the government
Their jobs were taken by men returning from military service
Their wages were increased to match those of male workers
They were invited to join labor unions
4
FDR sent ships to Britian in exchange for
a promise to pay when the war ended
cash and manufactured goods
the use of British bases in the Atlantic
a new agreement on trade
5
The goal of the Manhattan Project was to
develop the atomic bomb
build eight new aircraft carriers
devise a strategy for invading Japan
defend New York City from subamarine attacks
6
Why were so many household goods rationed during WW2?
to halt pollution of the atmosphere in wartime
to raise the level of industrial productivity
to save materials needed by the military
to bring an end to the Great Depression
7
The US began to emerge from the depression as a result of
producing goods for Allied forces
freezing rents and prices
allocating raw materials
increasing production of consumer goods
8
Joseph Stalin dominated the Soviet Union using the tactics of
appeasing and neutrality
coaxing and persuasion
gifts of food and land
terror and purges
9
The Neutrality Act of 1939 permitted the United States to sell arms to warring countries, but only
on a cash-and-carry basis
to Britain and its allies
to nations in the Pacific
in exchange for military bases
10
How did the Najavo soldiers help the Allies regain islands in the Pacific during war?
Navajo fighter pilots escorted bombers to Nagasaki and Hiroshima
Navajo soldiers used their native language to code messages
Navajo fighter pilots firebombed Japanese cities
Navajo soldiers helped defeat the Nazis at the Battle of the Bulge
11
The Nazis "final solution" referred to their plans to
defeat France and Britain
Conquer and rule over Europe
deport Jews to the Soviet Union
exterminate European Jews
12
Which was an example of appeasement?
the US Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937
the agreement of France Britain to give Germany the Sudetenland in 1938
the entry of the United States into World War 2 in 1941
the conquest of Poland in 1939
13
A group of isolationists that included aviator Charles Lindburgh formed the
America First Committee
Americans for Peace Committee
Neutrality Now League
American Anti-War League
14
FDR spoke these words, "Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which shall live in infamy" to describe the-
atomic bombing of Hiroshima
German invasion of Poland
D-day invasion of Normandy
surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
15
Which most characterizes the policy the US had during the years between WW1 and WW2?
active membership in the League of Nations
isolation from European military conflicts
military alliances with France and Great Britain
containment of Communism
16
What historical event contributed to the rise of fascism in both Italy and Germany?
the Nuremberg Party rally
the Russian Revolution
the Spanish American War
World War 1
17
During WW2, the need of the United States for war materials resulted in-
the rationing of many consumer goods
frequent strikes by labor unions
the easing of government controls on the economy
reduced profits for defense industries
18
Battle of the Atlantic turned in favor of the Allies, due in part to new technology such as depth charges, radar, and
B-25 bomber
sonar
convoy systems
mass production
19
This poster was created in WW2 to encourage women in America to-
buy war bonds
exercise their vote
serve in the armed forces
contribute to the war effort by working
20
The D-Day invasion in June 1944, was important to the outcome of WW2 because it-
stopped Soviet advances in Eastern Europe
opened a new allied front in Europe
avoided the use of the atomic bomb against civilian targets
forced Italy to surrender
21
What did Pres. Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb show about his leadership?
It confirmed his fear of diverting US forces from Europe
It showed his desire to end the war by limiting the loss of US lives
It confirmed that he was interested in punishing the Japanese people
It illustrated his need to prove he was as tough as Joseph Stalin
22
The disastrous effects of World War 1 and the Great Depression led-
totalitarian regimes to die out worldwide
to strong democracies taking shape throughout Europe
to the rise of totalitarian regimes in some countries
people throughout the world to feel more hopeful
23
The situation depicted in this photograph was
new laws that conscipted women into service on the home front
the need for new workers in industry while others were serving in combat
the demands of women for greater social and economic equality
concientious objectors who prefer towork the home front over combat duty
24
This shows a battleship in Hawaii on Dec 7, 1941. What was the primary outcome of the event shown in this picture?
FDR signed the Atlantic Charter with Winston Churchill
The Allied powers divided to form the United Nations
World War 2 broke out in Europe
US became involved in WW2
25
Iwo Jima was an important objective for the American military because
the islands were an important link to the Japanese supply lines
US planes could bomb Japan from there
the main Japanese naval force was stationed there
the Japanese were using it as a base to attack the US fleet
26
Which statement about the US economy during WW2 is accrurate?
Prices on most goods fell rapidly
The manufacturing of automobiles increased
Worker productivity declined
many goods were rationed
27
What lesson does the example of Vernon Baker demonstrate about the US military during WW2?
Congress enacted the first military draft of African Americans
African Americans were prohibited from conflict throughout the war
African Americans fought with distinction on the battlefield
African Americans enjoyed full equality in the US armed forces
28
What was the main goal of the Flying Tigers?
to attack Japanese war production
to prevent the movement of Japanese Americans to internment camps
to supply China with war materials
to sponsor minority involvement in WW2 combat operations
29
Many of the Jewish refugees aboard the SS St. Louis
Immigrated to the United States
disembarked in Havana
were given refuge in Mexico
died in the Nazis "final solution"
30
The Lend-Lease aid shown on the map was provided to-
help the Allied Powers fight the Axis Powers
persuade other nations to join the United Nations
persuade other nations to pay their debts to the United States
provide technical assistance to developing nations
31
The Allies effectively ended Japanese naval power by sinking all four Japanese carriers and 250 planes at
Bataan Peninsula
Solomon Islands
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Midway
32
In 1939, FDR exercised leadership when he responded to the start of World War 2 in Europe by-
urging continued appeasement of aggressor nations
asking Congress for a declaration of war
attmpting to negotiate a peaceful settlement of the hostilites
selling military supplies to the Allied nations
33
Victory Gardens were used by Americans during WW2 as a way to-
raise more food for home consumption
increase the number of exports
ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources
provide markets for American made products
34
Which WW2 military leader gained notoriety as a commander of US tanks that rapidly crossed into France and Germany?
George Patton
Douglas MacArthur
George Marshall
Chester Nimitz
35
What was an immediate effect of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan?
Soviet troops left Germany
the surrender of Japan to the United States
the outbreak of WW2 in Asia
offical entry of the US into the war againist Japan

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