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