During WW1, tanks were used on the western front primarily to -

lead troops across no-man's land and into enemy territory

What role did women play in the war effort at home?

They worked in factories producing supplies.

President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were based on the belief that

self-determination should be applied to all peoples

In 1919, isolationists opposed joining the League of Nations because they

did not want involvement in future foreign wars.

Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War 2?

To establish military bases fro use in further attacks.

This 1944 poster was produced most likely in response to the -

growing demand for personnel to support the war effort.

Which action prompted the US to officially enter World War 2?

The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base.

Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter World War 1?

Constant German submarine attacks on merchant ships.

Which president is associated with World War 2?

Harry Truman, Franklin Roosevelt

This WW2 poster publicizes a national campaign aimed at -

supporting the war by reducing demand for food supplies.

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1
Which war is the Zimmerman Telegram associated with?
World War 1
World War 2
2
During WW1, tanks were used on the western front primarily to -
release chemical weapons ahead of attacks on enemy positions
lead troops across no-man's land and into enemy territory
launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft.
destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops.
3
Which war is John J. Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force associated with?
World War 2
World War 1
4
What role did women play in the war effort at home?
They wrote letters of support to the men fighting overseas.
Nothing, they were simply housewives.
They worked in factories producing supplies.
They sewed blankets to keep the men war during the winter.
5
Which battle is associated with World War 2?
Battle of Argonne Forest
Gulf of Tonkin
Tet Offensive
Invasion of Normandy
6
Which of the following is the "day of infamy" that FDR mentions in his speech on Dec 8, 1941?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Surrender of Germany
Bombing of Hiroshima
Invasion of Normandy
7
Which war is the Flying Tigers (Chinese and American pilots) associated with?
World War 2
World War 1
8
President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were based on the belief that
all nations should have equal access to colonial possessions
military strength offers a nation's best security
self-determination should be applied to all peoples
isolationism should guide a nation's relations
9
In 1919, isolationists opposed joining the League of Nations because they
feared creation of a Security Council.
opposed German membership in the League of Nations.
resisted colonialism in Africa and Asia.
did not want involvement in future foreign wars.
10
Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War 2?
To fulfill commitments to military alliances.
To establish military bases fro use in further attacks.
To gain access to vital natural resources.
To protect shipping routes for neutral countries.
11
This 1944 poster was produced most likely in response to the -
lack of women with the skills needed to join the labor force
lack of women able to serve in combat.
growing demand for personnel to support the war effort.
growing demand for equal pay for equal work.
12
Which action prompted the US to officially enter World War 2?
Japanese military actions in Indochina.
German submarine attacks on U.S. merchant ships.
The German blitzkrieg tactics in Europe.
The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base.
13
Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter World War 1?
The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base.
Japanese military actions in Indochina.
Constant German submarine attacks on merchant ships.
The German use of blitzkrieg tactics in Europe.
14
Which of the following were held in camps by the U.S. government during World War 2?
Jews
Japanese Americans
Italian Americans
German Americans
15
Which president is associated with World War 2?
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
16
This WW2 poster publicizes a national campaign aimed at -
encouraging a healthy diet for future soldiers.
creating agriculture to relieve an economic depression.
supporting the war by reducing demand for food supplies.
lowering the cost of living by creating a surplus of food.

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