Minnesota History Northern Lights Chapter 16 World War 2 Review

Question 1

Which of the following was NOT a main CAUSE of World War 2.

Accepted Answer

The Atomic Bomb

Question 2

Virginia Mae Hope fought in many air battles as a WW2 pilot.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which group of people did NOT serve in the military during World War 2?

Accepted Answer

Children

Question 4

Which was the one of the first food items to be rationed during WW2?

Accepted Answer

Sugar

Question 5

German prisoners of war (POWs) were brought to MN to work in the farm AND timber industries.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Germany's dictator promised to restore the strength and pride in his nation as it had before.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Japanese Americans helped the US government by...

Accepted Answer

Decoding Japanese Messages

Question 8

Which of the following was NOT one of the AXIS countries?

Accepted Answer

Soviet Union

Question 9

This MN company created bullets and weapons for the war effort.

Accepted Answer

Twin Cities Ordnance

Question 10

Anderson Corporation, now known for windows, built what during WW2 for the war effort?

Accepted Answer

Military Huts

Question 11

Crown Iron Works built what during WW2 for the war effort?

Accepted Answer

Portable Bridges & Pontoons

Question 12

Limiting the amount of food or materials that a person is allowed to purchase is called...

Accepted Answer

Rationing

Question 13

About how many Minnesota soldiers died in military service for our country?

Accepted Answer

8,000

Question 14

In order to make up for small rations of purchased foods, many people _____________.

Accepted Answer

Grew Victory Gardens

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT one of the NEUTRAL countries?

Accepted Answer

Austria

Question 16

Hundreds of Dakota and Ojibwe served in this unique role during WW2.

Accepted Answer

Code Talkers

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