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

producing goods for Allied forces

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

Many of the Jewish refugees aboard the SS St. Louis

died in the Nazis "final solution"

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

to the rise of totalitarian regimes in some countries

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

Navajo soldiers used their native language to code messages

FDR sent ships to Britian in exchange for

the use of British bases in the Atlantic

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

What was the main goal of the Flying Tigers?

to supply China with war materials

Which was an example of appeasement?

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

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

Iwo Jima was an important objective for the American military because

US planes could bomb Japan from there

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

contribute to the war effort by working

Why were so many household goods rationed during WW2?

to save materials needed by the military

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

help the Allied Powers fight the Axis Powers

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

African Americans fought with distinction on the battlefield

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

surprise attack on Pearl Harbor

The situation depicted in this photograph was

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

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

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

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

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