As World War II was ending, the US decided to join the United Nations mainly because

recognized the efforts to achieve world peace required US.

Mobilizing for total war required that civilians

work in factories for the war effort and ration goods.

What resulted from Hitler's "Final Solution?"

an unprecedented genocide against the Jews in Europe.

Why were thousands of Japanese-Americans interned at relocation camps?

Their ancestry and being falsely labeled.

Both Hitler and Mussolini felt safe making aggressive moves towards war because

both felt that no one would ever try to stop them.

Japan's invasion of China in 1937 and Germany's attack on Poland in 1939 led directly to

the beginning of World War II in Asia and Europe.

The Nuremberg Laws enacted in 1935 by Hitler in Germany

forbade marriages between Jews and Germans, excluded Jews from German citizenship

Many historians believe the harsh terms imposed on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles

led to the outbreak of World War II.

In the 1920's and 1930's, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Japan

were a result of economic and social problems after WWI.

D-Day was a significant turning point in World War II because

landing in France opened another front in World War II.

The term militarism means

glorification of the military virtues and ideas.

Kristallnact (1938) was

a Nazi rampage against Jewish synagogues and businesses.

"Japan Invades Manchuria-1931" "Mussolini Attacks Ethiopia-1935" "Germany Takes Rhineland-1936"

Illustrate the lack of power of the League of Nations.

The term "appeasement" means

making concessions to an aggressor to avoid conflict.

President Harry S. Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan was based on his belief

an invasion of Japan would result in excessive casualties.

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese

launched a surprise attack on the US Pacific fleet in Hawaii

Which of the following was a result of Hitler's invasion of Russia?

Russians retreated, while destroying their own resources.

Hitler was able to gain power in Germany by

using the Nazi party to gain a majority in Parliament.

Why is the Holocaust considered a unique event in modern European history?

It was planned in detail; required the cooperation of many.

Hitler ended Germany's economic woes, unemployment, and the depression by

public works projects and rearmament program.

What effect did Winston Churchill's leadership and speeches have on the British people?

Morale of the British was boosted and continued to fight.

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1
As World War II was ending, the US decided to join the United Nations mainly because
sought to meet the American public's demand for free-trade.
wanted to stop the growing of influence of new nations.
recognized the efforts to achieve world peace required US.
wanted to continue to play the same role it had in the LON.
2
Mobilizing for total war required that civilians
burn their homes when they moved from them.
work in factories for the war effort and ration goods.
stop speaking German and only speak English.
close factories so the Axis powers are unable to use them.
3
What scientific invention gave the the Royal Air Force an advantage over the Luftwaffe?
Tanks
Jet Engines
Guided Missiles
Radar
4
The Axis Powers included which of the following countries?
Italy, Germany, Japan
United States, Great Britain, Russia
Italy, Japan, United States
Japan, Russia, Germany
5
The main idea of this 1941 cartoon is that Japan, Italy, and Germany
had supported a peaceful international solution.
were committed to aggression.
had formed an alliance for peace.
were determined to defeat communism.
6
What resulted from Hitler's "Final Solution?"
an unprecedented genocide against the Jews in Europe.
the dropping of the atomic bombs on London.
a disastrous invasion of Russia.
Hitler avoided capture by committing suicide in his bunker.
7
Why were thousands of Japanese-Americans interned at relocation camps?
Their unwillingness to aid the war effort.
Their ancestry and being falsely labeled.
Their stated support of Japanese goals.
Their need for protection.
8
Both Hitler and Mussolini felt safe making aggressive moves towards war because
both felt that no one would ever try to stop them.
each felt they had the best weapons in the world.
they believed in a fascist revolution for the world.
the international community supported their moves.
9
The code name for the technical enterprise that produced the first atomic bomb was called
the Cold War
the Manhattan Project
the Final Solutioin
Einsatzgruppen
10
Japan's invasion of China in 1937 and Germany's attack on Poland in 1939 led directly to
a conference at Munich for European leaders.
the beginning of World War II in Asia and Europe.
a meeting between the United States and the Soviet Union.
the withdrawal of Britain and France from European affairs.
11
"December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the USA was suddenly attacked..."
Winston Churchill
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Adolf Hitler
Harry S. Truman
12
The Nuremberg Laws enacted in 1935 by Hitler in Germany
forbade marriages between Jews and Germans
outlawed all religion in Germany
excluded Jews from German citizenship
banned books, magazines, and newspapers
13
Many historians believe the harsh terms imposed on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles
led to the unification of Germany.
led to the start of the Russian Revolution.
led to the independence of Turkey.
led to the outbreak of World War II.
14
In the 1920's and 1930's, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Japan
were a result of Communist command economy in the USSR.
were a result of economic and social problems after WWI.
were a result of active support of the United States
were a result of movements demanding the return of monarchs.
15
D-Day was a significant turning point in World War II because
for the first time, the US and British fought together.
landing in France opened another front in World War II.
Germany wanted to maintain France for its natural resources.
France was the most important country to defend.
16
"70,000 people were killed instantly and another 130,000 would die by 1950." What happened?
attack on Pearl Harbor
D-Day invasion of Normandy
bombing of Hiroshima
London blitz
17
The term militarism means
policy of limiting a nation's international relations.
glorification of the military virtues and ideas.
systematic genocide of the Jews.
making concessions to avoid conflict.
18
"Today we rule Germany, tomorrow, the world..." Who said this quote?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Hideki Tojo
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
19
Kristallnact (1938) was
a Nazi rampage against Jewish synagogues and businesses.
a German concentration camp.
Hitler's idea of Expressionism that led to war.
a set of racial laws that excluded Jews from citizenship.
20
"Japan Invades Manchuria-1931" "Mussolini Attacks Ethiopia-1935" "Germany Takes Rhineland-1936"
Illustrates how appeasement did not stop Hitler.
Examples of harsh treatment of Germany after WWI.
Illustrate the lack of power of the League of Nations.
Examples of how conflicts in the colonies led to war.
21
The term "appeasement" means
the systematic, state sponsored, murdering of the Jews.
making concessions to an aggressor to avoid conflict.
policy limiting a nation's international relations.
a military tactic combined swift and coordinated attacks.
22
President Harry S. Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan was based on his belief
Japan was in the process of developing its own atomic weapon
an alliance was developing between Japan and Soviet Union.
an invasion of Japan would result in excessive casualties.
Germany would refuse to surrender in Europe.
23
World War II officially began on September 1, 1939 with the Nazi invasion of
Great Britain.
Poland.
Germany.
Hungary.
24
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese
attacked the British colony on the Bataan Peninsula
invaded Russia from bases in Manchuria and Mongolia
launched a surprise attack on the US Pacific fleet in Hawaii
launched a full-scale invasion of Southern California
25
Japan's invasion of Manchuria, Italy's attack on Ethiopia, and Germany's blitzkrieg in Poland
militarism.
appeasement.
containment.
total war.
26
Which of the following was a result of Hitler's invasion of Russia?
German's blitzkrieg allowed them to take control of Russia.
Russians retreated, while destroying their own resources.
The Soviet Union withdrew from the League of Nations.
Soviet Union was defeated and the war came to an end.
27
What was one result of World War II?
Two superpowers emerged.
The arms race ended.
The Cold War ended.
Communism was eliminated.
28
Hitler was able to gain power in Germany by
promising to kill all the Jews.
using the military to overthrow the Weimar Republic.
using the Nazi party to gain a majority in Parliament.
being born into the royal family of Germany.
29
Why is the Holocaust considered a unique event in modern European history?
Jews of Europe have seldom been victims of persecution.
Civilians rarely were killed during World War II.
It was planned in detail; required the cooperation of many.
Hitler concealed his anti-Jewish feelings.
30
The approximate total number of Jews killed during the Holocaust was
600
6,000
600,000
6,000,000
31
Hitler ended Germany's economic woes, unemployment, and the depression by
passing the Nuremberg Laws.
building more churches and unversities.
putting women to work in factories.
public works projects and rearmament program.
32
The Allied invasion (D-Day) of Europe was primarily directed at
the German coast.
the Italian coast.
the French coast.
the Japanese coast.
33
The institutions where many Jews were taken during the Holocaust were called
factories
prisons
gulags
concentration camps
34
What effect did Winston Churchill's leadership and speeches have on the British people?
British felt the Germans would eventually win the war.
Morale of the British was boosted and continued to fight.
Promoted a sense of pity and empathy for French soldiers.
Gave the British hope the Americans would enter the war.

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