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Study Guide for American History: WWII
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African Americans during WWII
all of the above
were drafted, served in segregated units
moved from the south to the north in search of jobs
were not allowed to fight in the military
2
In deciding to use the atomic bomb against Japan, President Truman’s main goal was to
Weaken Japan for a long time
save Japanese lives
Get revenge for Pearl Harbor
end the war quickly
3
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2
Hitler
Lenin
Stalin
Roosevelt
4
During World War 2, Japanese Americans were placed here for the duration of the war..
Solar powered camps
Internment camps
Trail of Tears
US Air Force Base
5
The Germans were finally halted in their advance into the Soviet Union at
Battle of Midway
Battle of the Bulge
Invasion of Normandy
Battle of Stalingrad
6
On what did the German military strategy of
blitzkrieg
depend?
the ability to make a long and steady advance
Poor weather conditions
out waiting the opponent
surprise and overwhelming force
7
During WWII the federal government used rationing to
increase educational benefits for veterans
hold down prices of military weapons
provide more resources for the military
increase imports of scarce products
8
During WWII, Americans had to limit the amount of products they consumed. This was known as
catering
lend-lease act
couponing
rationing
9
Name the treaty that ended World War 1 but was a cause for World War 2
Treaty of 1920
War Guilt Clause
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
10
FDR’s decision to remove people of Japanese ancestry to internment camps was a response to
Verified reports of Japanese Americans acting as spies
The lack of Japanese Americans serving in the armed forces
Rumors the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb
Strong anti-Japanese sentiment
11
Which battle in the Pacific was a "turning point" for American forces?
Coral Sea
Iwo Jima
Midway
Okinawa
12
Fascism in its purest form is...
equality
freedom
conformity
toleration
13
In what year did the United States enter WWII?
1950
1939
1941
1918
14
Control of North Africa was vital for the Allies because
Nazi attacked Soviet ships were launched from the area
Control the Panama Canal to obtain oil from the Middle East
North Africa became attack point for invasion of Italy
Convinced Spain to keep the country neutral
15
What caused the United States to enter WW II?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Sinking of the Lusitania
Invasion of France
Invasion of Poland
16
A Japanese bomb-loaded plane whose pilot deliberately crashes into an enemy target is called a
patriot
kamikaze
loyalist
suicide bomber
17
German military tactic in which they struck like "lightning"
blitzkrieg
hit and run
all of the above
trench warfare
18
What new medical practice became widespread during World War II?
treating bacterial infections with penicillin
Diagnosing PTSD
treating pain with morphine
all of the above
19
Women and minorities made economic gains during WWII because
labor unions demanded equal opportunities
more educational opportunities created more skilled workers
a shortage of labor created more opportunities
new civil rights legislation forced business to change
20
Which BEST describes the Tuskegee Airmen?
Elite group who flew only in dangerous missions
Mexican- American volunteers who trained in Tuskegee, AL
Airmen from Tuskegee, AL
African American pilots who trained in Tuskegee, AL
21
United States entered WW II, the Allies focused their efforts on first winning the war in
Germany
The Pacific
Western Europe & North Africa
Eastern Europe
22
A system of government that stressed the glory of the nation w/ no concern for people's rights
democracy
facism
assimilation
socialism
23
An example of where citizens rights were violated during WWII was when
all of the above
The Yalta Conference where world leaders meet
Soviets defending Stalingrad from the Axis Powers
Japanese Internment Camps
24
What does V-E Day mean
Vietnam Era
Victory Everywhere
Victory in Europe
Volunteer Effort
25
Which country was NOT considered an Axis Power?
Germany
Australia
Italy
Japan
26
When did WWII begin?
1930
1941
1939
1918
27
Which country was invaded in 1939 to start World War II?
Finland
United States
Germany
Poland
28
V-E Day, or May 8, 1945, was the day when ________
Germany surrendered
Allied forces invaded France
Attack on Pearl Harbor
US entered the War
29
Which general is famous for the Order of the Day speech?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Winston Churchhill
George Patton
Adolf Hitler
30
Why was the Battle of the Bulge Significant
Turning point in the war on the Eastern front
Liberation of the death camps in Germany
Last German offensive in the West
Nazi Germany's first loss in a land battle following D-day
31
What is Island hopping?
Hitler attacking Hawaii
moving from sea to sea
Japan's assault on the Pacific
moving from island to island
32
This image is an example of:
Advertisement
History poster
Propaganda poster
artwork
33
Supreme Allied Commander in Europe who was responsible for planning the D-Day invasion was
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Marshall
George Patton
34
Most internment camps for Japanese Americans were located in which region of the United States?
South
East
North
West
35
What scares Uncle Sam in the political cartoon shown?
spread of communism
spread of socialism
spread of Nazism
spread of democracy
36
Name given to June 6, 1944-the day the Allies launched an invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe
Midway
Battle of the Bulge
Operation War
D-Day
37
Giving in to demands in exchange for peace is called
appeasement
totalitarianism
assimilation
socialization
38
The purpose of the Manhattan Project was to
Rebuild the US carrier fleet after Pearl Harbor
Resettle displaced Jews of Europe
Develop atomic weapons for US military
Provide economic aid to allied countries
39
Korematsu v. United States
most directly addressed the federal government in relation to
immigration
exportation
civil liberties
foreign policy
40
With which of the following is this image most closely associated?
The influence of feminism on national politics
The effort to pass the equal rights amendment
The role of women in the workplace during war
The struggle to achieve women's suffrage
41
Which of the following U.S. responses to Nazi aggression provided the most aid to Great Britain
Monroe Doctrine
GI Bill
Neutrality Act
Lend-Lease Act
42
What historical event best describes the picture
Immigration
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Holocaust
Japanese Internment Camps
43
FDR attempted to __________ by enacting a naval/trade embargo on the Japanese
avoid war with Japan
appease Japan
provoke Japan into war
stop Japanese imperialism/expansion
44
The main Axis powers of World War 2 consisted of
Germany, United States, France
Germany, Russia, Portugal
United States, France, Great Britain
Germany, Italy, Japan
45
What best describes what happened after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France?
Within a few months Germany surrendered to the allies
Shortly after, the Allies had taken Paris & France
Allies surrendered following defeat
Germany turned its attention toward the Mediterranean sea
46
Which US President made the decision to drop the Atomic bomb over Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Harry S. Truman
47
The significance of the Battle of Britain for the United States
Send troops to Great Britain
Issued the order to shoot German U-Boats on sight
passed a series of neutrality acts
pledged "all aid short of war"