The first military strategy implemented by the U.S. against Japan in the Pacific was

stopping Japanese expansion of their empire.

What was the policy of appeasement?

the British and French decision to give into aggression to keep peace

What was the American public's opinion about joining the League of Nations?

It believed that the United States should stay out of European affairs

The Battle of Leyte Gulf was successful for the United States because

the Japanese Navy was almost completely destroyed

Which is the Singapore Mutiny

an attempt, encouraged by German prisoners, to overthrow British Rule

The United States carried on an “island-hopping campaign” in order to

get close enough to mainland Japan to take over.

What is a totalitarian state?

state where the government controls every aspect of public and private life

Which is the British Empire

supported division in mideast to weaken the Otto. Emp by promising indep.

Harry S. Truman authorized dropping the atomic bomb on Japan because

he thought an invasion would kill too many U.S. troops.

What was the American public's opinion about joining the League of Nations

It believed that the United States should stay out of European affairs

Which is mobilization

process of assembly troops and supplies for war

Adolf Hitler's rise to power can be attributed to

charismatic present offered fix to the economically devastated Germ. people

Which is Japanese Empire

Took over German territory in East Asia during WWI

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1
The first military strategy implemented by the U.S. against Japan in the Pacific was
stopping Japanese expansion of their empire.
planning to drop atomic bombs early in the war.
creating harsh conditions for Japanese POWs (prisoners of war).
an island-hopping campaign.
2
What was the policy of appeasement?
the move that Mussolini made to form an alliance with Germany
he U.S. desire to stay out of foreign affairs
treaty between Germany and the S.U agreeing not to fight against each other
the British and French decision to give into aggression to keep peace
3
He was the fascist leader who took over Italy in the 1920s.
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Benito Mussolini
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
4
This United State's President won the election in 1932 and established the New Deal.
Stalin
Vladimir Putin
Ronald Reagan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
5
What was the American public's opinion about joining the League of Nations?
It believed that the United States should stay out of European affairs
The public generally supported the idea, but wanted to play a smaller role
The public thought that America should lead the League of Nations
It supported the President and actively took part in the League of Nations
6
Which is Conscription
military draft
Great Britain, France, Russia
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy
process of assembly troops and supplies for war
7
The Operation Overlord was a secret project in the U.S. to create atomic bombs.
False
True
8
Germany was divided into 4 zones by...
All answers
Great Britain
Soviet Union
United States,France
9
Which of the following were ways in which civilians could help with the war effort?
Rationing
All of these
Women working in factories
Participating in scrap metal drives
10
The Influenza Epidemic killed more individuals than the Great War.
False
True
11
This event revealed secret agreement with Germany-Hitler and the S.U.-stalin creating a plan to carve up Eastern Europe.
Annexation of Austria
Invasion of Poland
Czechoslovakian Crisis
Invasion of France
12
Nationalism can
Unite countries
Separate countries from an empire
All of the above
Create extreme groups like the Nazis
13
Sharif Hussein was the leader of:
Arab Revolt
the Ottoman Empire
Saudi Arabia
Young Turks
14
At the beginning of World War I, the United States held a position of
Expansionistic
Neutrality
Imperialist
Containment
15
Mao Zedong's "Great Leap Forward" resulted in
decline in communist party membership
promotion of a class system
privatization of farming
a massive food shortage
16
The Battle of Leyte Gulf was successful for the United States because
the United States was unable to blockade Japanese ports
Kamikaze attacks stopped
the Japanese Navy was almost completely destroyed
Pearl Harbor was prevented
17
According to the Article, A Bold Act of Solidarity, Asian immigrants in U.S had long faced discrimination dating back to
18th century
20th century
19th century
1700th century
18
This was a period of time where France & Germany were officially at war, but little to no actual fighting occured.
Operation Barbarossa
Appeasement
Miracle at Dunkirk
Phony War
19
The Berlin Wall was built to prevent people in East Berlin (which was under communism) from leaving for West Berlin.
False
True
20
This is a ballot voting for both election of Adolf Hitler and annexation of what country-addition to the German Empire?
Czechoslovaki
Austria
France
Poland
21
What was the military alliance between the United States and Western Europe called?
NATO
Marshall Plan
Truman Doctrine
United Nations
22
Which is the Singapore Mutiny
Took over German territory in East Asia during WWI
supported division in mideast to weaken the Otto. Emp by promising indep.
an attempt, encouraged by German prisoners, to overthrow British Rule
mass extermination carried out by the Ottoman Empire
23
This was the USA's policy of wanting to stop the spread of Communism to any place around the world.
Containment
Industrialization
Berlin Airlift
Treaty of Versailles
24
As a result of World War II, most of Europe was
dedicated to fighting against communism.
under American control.
under Soviet control.
economically devastated.
25
The League of Nations was an international organization to promote world peace.
False
True
26
This struggle was marked by unrestricted submarine warfare by the German Navy.
Operation Barbarossa
Pacific Theatre
Battle of Britian
Battle of the Atlantic
27
What region was referred to as the "powder keg" of Europe?
the Balkans
the Middle East
Alsace-Lorraine
the Balkans
28
Nationalism can..
Create extreme groups like the Nazis
Unite countries
All of the above
Separate countries from an empire
29
This Battle ended Japanese plans to invade Australia
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
Battle of Midway
Battle of the Coral Sea
30
Nazis plan to move forward with plan to kill all the Europ. Jews. Death camps were built specifically for this.
Kristallnacht
Final Solution
Deporations
New Order
31
The United States carried on an “island-hopping campaign” in order to
reach the Soviet Union from the east.
cause fewer casualties than a land war would.
get close enough to mainland Japan to take over.
sneak up on Hitler from the sea.
32
What action on November 11, 1918 brought World War I to an end?
The allies won a major battle
A surrender was given
A surrender was given
A propaganda campaign was waged
33
This Battle occurred on an island close to Japan where all 110,000 Japanese died in its defense.
Midway
Okinawa
Coral Sea
Haiwi
34
What is a totalitarian state?
state where the government controls every aspect of public and private life
A state in which the people have a direct say in their government
A state in which the people elect representatives to the legislature
A state where the working class is glorified and has greatest voice in gov
35
This is Stalin's plan to help Russia catch up to the Western powers and increase industrialization..
Great Plan
Collectivization
Gulags
Five Year Plan
36
What is the policy of glorifying power and keeping an army prepared for war?
Patriotism
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
37
This agreement, signed by Germany, GB, France, Italy, allowed Germany to take the Sudetenland -would beHitler lastdemand
Annexation of Austria
Non-Aggression Pact
Appeasement Pact
Munich Pact
38
Which is the British Empire
mass extermination carried out by the Ottoman Empire
an attempt, encouraged by German prisoners, to overthrow British Rule
supported division in mideast to weaken the Otto. Emp by promising indep.
Took over German territory in East Asia during WWI
39
An invasion of Normandy, France which began the movement of allied troops pushing Germans back to Berlin.
Pearl Harbor
VJ Day
D-Day
VE Day
40
Which of the following groups of individuals murdered the Romanovs?
Red Army
Bolshevik revolutionaries
Anti-Stalin agents
Felix Yusupov
41
Harry S. Truman authorized dropping the atomic bomb on Japan because
the Allies wanted to use it.
he wanted to see if it would work
he was concerned that Japan also had the atomic bomb.
he thought an invasion would kill too many U.S. troops.
42
Who betrayed the leader of the Arab revolt?
France
Germany
the Ottoman Empire
Great Britain
43
Why did Japan seize so much of East Asia?
to obtain natural resources
to create an alliance with the United States
to defy the League of Nations
o set up a rail system
44
What was the American public's opinion about joining the League of Nations
The public generally supported the idea, but wanted to play a smaller role
It supported the President and actively took part in the League of Nations
It believed that the United States should stay out of European affairs
The public thought that America should lead the League of Nations
45
The British fight the Germans in Egypt to protect
Cairo
the Red Sea
Morocco
the Suez Canal
46
Fascism does not support values of democracy.
True
False
47
Which is mobilization
process of assembly troops and supplies for war
Great Britain, France, Russia
military draft
German mil. strategy to account for a 2front war against France and Russia
48
Adolf Hitler's rise to power can be attributed to
charismatic present offered fix to the economically devastated Germ. people
his love of democracy and peace for all Germans.
a period of rapid economic expansion and prosperity in Germany.
supporting a policy of appeasement towards the Soviet Union.
49
The Battle of Midway is considered a turning point for the Allies in the Pacific because
Japan is able to launch an attack on Australia
Japanese advances stop
American troops successfully landed on the Normandy Beaches
America has a shortage of pilots
50
During the year unemployment was at its peak: and what percentage of the workforce was out of work?
About 22 percent
About 20 percent
About 15 percent
About 25 percent
51
Which is Japanese Empire
mass extermination carried out by the Ottoman EmpireA
Took over German territory in East Asia during WWI
supported division in mideast to weaken the Otto. Emp by promising indep.
an attempt, encouraged by German prisoners, to overthrow British Rule
52
What impact did the war have on the economy of Europe?
It drained the treasuries of Europe
It gave women an opportunity to become heads of companies
It increased industry and wealth across Europe
It enriched the treasuries of the Allied powers
53
Cold War was series of conflicts between the U.s and the S.u that involved direct military engagements between 2 nations
False
True
54
What was the result of the Battle of Britain?
HItler's Lufewafe suffered minor casualties.
Hitler’s army destroyed Britain’s military forces.
The United States decided to enter the war.
The British successfully defended itself against invasion.
55
What did trench warfare cause?
defeat of France at the beginning of the wa
Russia's defeat on the Eastern Fron
stalemate on the Western Front
stalemate on the Eastern Front
56
All of the following are a result of neglect in the Soviet Union EXCEPT
crowded living conditions
poor quality of consumer goods
sending missiles to Cuba
food shortages
57
Which of the following is a weapon of totalitarianism?
Free elections
Freedom of speech
Equal treatment of all ethnic groups
Police terror
58
Perestroika and Glasnost were programs implemented by Gorbachev and allowed for greater freedoms in the Soviet Union.
True
False
59
Which is Schliefan Plan
Great Britain, France, Russia
process of assembly troops and supplies for war
military draft
German mil. strategy to account for a 2front war against France and Russia
60
What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?
Germany's policy to sink any ship in British waters without warning
Britain's policy to sink any ship in German waters without warning
U.S. Navy's warning of the type of warfare the Central Powers could expect
Germany's decision to focus its resources on the eastern front
61
The policies of Mikhail Gorbachev resulted in:
created a positive relationship with Poland
strengthening of the Soviet Union
ended all communications with China
weakening of the Soviet Union
62
Based on this cartoon, which statement best describes the author’s point of view?
Military technology is making the world a smaller place.
Proliferation (rapid increase) of military weapons could destroy the world.
The land masses of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are shifting.
The world's population is growing faster than its food supply.
63
The Ottoman government blamed this group for a major loss against Russian forces during WWI
Armenians
Russians
Iranians
Bulgarians
64
Which is the Triple Alliance
process of assembly troops and supplies for wa
military draft
Great Britain, France, Russia
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy
65
Which is NOT a new weapon used during WWI?
Poison gas
Atomic Bombs
Tanks
Machine guns
66
Why did Germany attack the Soviet Union, its former ally?
the Soviet Union’s deception of Germany
desire for the Soviets’ riches
deep-seated hatred of the Soviet people
fear that the Soviet Union would support Britain and attack Germany
67
The Zimmerman Note which pushed the United States to enter the war, exposed the German plan to
Make a truce with Russia
Plant German spies in the United States
Help Mexico regain U.S. territory
Sink passenger ships without warning
68
This nation exited the WWI in March of 1918 due to an internal civil war
Autria Hungary
Japan
Ottoman Empire
Russia
69
Which of the following descriptions best explains the Cold War?
A war fought between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers
A global war that lasted from 1939-1945 involving all of the great powers
U.S forces invaded Iraq vowing to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction
A period of conflict called ColdWar developed between the U.s and the S.U
70
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor caused
Germany to end the war.
the EuropeanTheater of the war to take precedence over fighting in Pacific.
Southeast Asia to fall to the Japanese.
the United States to enter the war.
71
The German government responded to the financial crisis by...
Printing more money
Printing less money
Creating an alliance with France
Not raising tariffs
72
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
It left a legacy of bitternes and hatred in the hearts of the German people
It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation on a stronger foundation
It stabilized the German economy and gave monetary aid to the nation
It left Germany in much the same state as it was before the war
73
What conditions and situations helped Fascists come to power in Germany and Italy in the late 1920s/early 1930's?
Poor economies, weak new governments, poor leadership
Stable economies, unified political parties, strong leadership
Strong militaries, ambitions leaders
Prosperity, Peace and Consumerism
74
Who was forced to assume responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Russia
Germany
75
Which event ended the war in the Pacific?
the arrest of Mussolini
the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
he capture of Iwo Jima and Okinawa
the D-Day landing at Normandy
76
This country was a rising power in East Asia during WWI and desired equality from European powers.
Singapore
Japan
China
the Phillipines
77
group was responsible for terrorizing chinese society and tasked with "cleansing" China of "impure elements".
Black Shirts
Red Guards
Brown Shirts
Red Army
78
When Germany was divided after World War II, what type of government was established in West Germany?
monarchy
theocracy
democracy
communism
79
The purpose of propaganda during World War I was to
Inform the public
Censor the press
Influence public opinion
Expose antiwar activity
80
Nuremberg trials were after end of WWII. Trials held Nazi offic. responsible for the Holoc. and sentence 12people death
False
True
81
What is the MOST probable link between militarism and imperialism?
As a country's colonies grow, the military stages exercises there
As a country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them
As the military expands a country seeks colonies to prevent coups at home
As countries military expand the country wants colonies to recruit troops
82
What event left 2 million West Berliners without electricity, food, and fuel for survival?
Berlin Blockade
Warsaw Pact
Invasion of Hungary
Molotov Plan
83
Between 1937 and 1938, the Great Purge was a campaign to eliminate
Opposition to Stalin's power
Opposition to Democracy
Shortages of housing, food, and goods
Traditional religious beliefs
84
An agreement to stop fighting is known as a(n):
Independence Agreement
Alliance
International Agreement
Armistice
85
What were the Fourteen Points?
The constitution of the League of Nations
A plan for a peaceful postwar world
Parts of the "war guilt" clause
The terms of surrender offered to Germany
86
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation on a stronger foundation
it left Germany in much the same state as it was before the war
It left a legacy of bitternes and hatred in the hearts of the German people
It stabilized the German economy and gave monetary aid to the nation
87
This struggle was marked by unrestricted submarine warfare by the German Navy.
Battle of Britian
Operation Barbarossa
Battle of the Atlantic
Pacific Theatre
88
German troops were stopped 75 miles outside of paris because us troops came and provided aid for british/French troops
True
False
89
German defeat at Stalingrad can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT:
hiding in places- sewers, soviets used guerrilla warfare to defend the city
Germans targeted industrial and communication centers of the U.S.S.R
harsh winter conditions causing a breakdown in supply lines
Germ tanks couldn't quickly move due to the big degree of rubble from bombs
90
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor because
the United States had implemented a series of embargoes.
British had convinced the U.S to launch a "sneak attack" on Tokyo.
U>S had launched an "island hopping" campaign in the south pacific.
the United States had declared war on Japan.
91
This nation made an agreement with G.B where they could claim any conquered German territory as their own during WWI.
China
Singapore
Japan
India
92
What factors led to the Great Depression?
A series of downturns in economies
German reparations
WWI
United States stock market crash
93
Which event is the political cartoon referring to?
Invasion of Normandy Beaches on D-Day
Surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
Defense of London in the Battle of Britain
Atomic Bombs dropping on Nagasaki and Hiroshima
94
World War I took place between what years?
1915-1920
1918-1925
1915-1917
1914-1918
95
The USA belives in _______________, and the USSR believes in ________________.
Democracy, Democracy
Democracy, Communism
Communism, Communism
Communism, Democracy
96
The Holocaust resulted in the deaths of more than six million Jews and millions of others.
True
False
97
This propaganda was issued by
Trotsky
Lenin
Stalin
Hitler
98
Which is Armenian Genocide
Took over German territory in East Asia during WWI
mass extermination carried out by the Ottoman Empire
an attempt, encouraged by German prisoners, to overthrow British Rule
supported division in mideast to weaken the Otto. Emp by promising indep.
99
What event in Sarajevo ignitied the Great War?
The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie
Russia's mobilization of troops along the Austrian border
An ultimatum presented to Serbia in response to royal assassinations
Austria's rejection of Serbia's offer and declaration of war on Serbia
100
Which is the Triple Entente
Great Britain, France, Russia
military draft
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy
process of assembly troops and supplies for war

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