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1
Why did the US government urge civilians to plant Victory Gardens during the second World War?
food was needed for soldiers overseas
Food needed to be sent to the Chinese for the war
Food products were used to make uniforms
food products had little value for retailers
2
416,800 American soldiers died fighting in WWII. Why was this a lower % than other nations?
The US figures were divided between Pacific & European front
smaller US population
Larger US population
Larger US Military than other nations
3
Which major battle of WWII is shown in this map?
D-Day invasion
Battle of Leyte Gulf
Battle of the Bulge
Siege of Stalingrad
4
The US method of attacking and seizing certain strategic Japanese -held islands was called-
island hopping
bushido creed
kamakaze attacks
no mercy strategy
5
Which BEST describes the era leading up to WWII?
rise of dictators
introduction of computer technology
expansion of space exploration
Concern for global warming
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Hitler: ____::Mussolini: ____
Nazism...Facism
Fascism...Nazism
Communism...Fascism
Nazism...Comunism
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Which geographic challenge contributed to Germany's defeat and limited speed of Allied victory?
a lack of experience with bad weather
limited access to iron ore
battles on multiple fronts across the globe
mountaneous terrain
8
What does the example of Vernon Baker demonstrate about the US military during WWII?
African Americans enjoyed full equality in the US Army
blacks were drafted after failing to enlist
Jim Crow laws kept blacks from seeing combat
Despite prejudice at home, blacks fought with distinction
9
"I fear all we have done is awaken a sleeping giant & filled him with a terrible resolve."
German U-boat commander
German general
Japanese admiral
A US admiral
10
Why did FDR establish the WPB and the Office of War Mobilization?
To create and manage the draft
To shift U.S. industry to military production
to produce war propaganda
To put limits on prices and inflation
11
Which summary best describes the role of the US in World War II?
First to declare war on the Axis powers after years of prep
reluctant at first but transformed to become a major power
neutral until the last year when the atomic bomb was ready
convinced by allies to be supplier of military hardware
12
How did WWII alter the position of the United States among nations of the World?
The US created an international organization of democracies
The US became an empire by claiming lands in Europe
The US became the most isolated nation as it recovered
The US became the first super power and most powerful
13
Which new technology gave Truman the confidence to demand Japan surrender or face destruction?
chemical weapons
aircraft carrier
Sherman tanks
the atomic bomb
14
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
An all black army regiment
A German tank unit
An all Japanese American combat Unit
An all black unit of fighter pilots
15
WWII began for Europe in ___; WWII began for the US in ___
1940;1941
1938;1940
1936;1939
1939;1941
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Which general was the Army Chief of Staff who coordinated the war effort from Washington, D.C.
General Omar Bradley
General Leslie Groves
General George S. Patton
General George Marshall
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1.drop of A bomb 2. D-Day invasion 3. Truman becomes president 4. Attack on Pearl Harbor
1,3,4,2
4,2,3,1
3,4,1,2
4,3,2,1
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Why is the Battle of Midway considered a turning point in WWII?
Defeat of German tanks stoped German advance
The Soviet Union entered the war aganist Germany & Japan
it forced the surrender of Japan
Severe losses stopped the Japanese Pacific advance
19
Which role of women during WWII is reflected by "Rosie the Riveter?"
serving in combat missions
building homes
working in factories
flying missions over Europe
20
Which General served as the commander of Allied forces in Europe and was later a US President?
General Douglas MacArthur
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
General George S. Patton
General Omar Bradley
21
Why was the Treaty of Versailles considered to be a cause of WWII?
Germany had to give up autonomy & be ruled by Britian/France
Germany shouldered the blame and forced to pay reparations
Germany angry it had to share blame
Germany had to give over government control to Russia
22
Which is a reaction of the US to WWII during the years of the war?
giving women the right to vote
creation of internment camps for Japanese Americans
forming an international peace organization
building long range missiles
23
During WWII, the need for war materials in the U.S. resulted in -
frequent strikes by unions
the rationing of many consumer goods
reduced profits for defense industries
the easing of govt controls on the economy
24
Which cartographic technology the US remained unbroken the Axis powers during WWII?
A Morse code encryption
American Indian languages used to create encrypted messages
Enigma machine encryption
encryptionbased on mathematical concept of pi
25
Which technology enabled the Merchant Marines to contribute to victory in WWII?
"Liberty"cargo ships
diesel-powered submarines
patrol torpedo "PT" boats
aircraft carriers
26
Attack on Poland: Germany :: ___________: Japan
Attack on Belgium
Attack on France
Attack on Great Britain
Attack on Pearl Harbor
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Which US govt action provided funding for WWII vetrans in order to create an educated workforce
Establishment of Department of Veterans Affairs
passage of GI BIll
Establishment of Peace Corps
Passage of National Defence Act
28
Which brash US General and tank commander led the 3rd Army of the US in the assult on Germany
General Douglas MacArthur
General Omar Bradley
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
General George S. Patton
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"I shall return." - What leadership quality does General MacArthur exemplify in this quote ?
a sense of duty and responsibility
a sense of honesty
a skill at decision making
a sense of fairness
