Why did Britain have men placed throughout the country doing the job you see inthe photo?

Warn cities of approaching enemies in the Battle of Britain

What was the Final Solution?

Nazi decision to exterminate all the Jews in the country

What was the Axis strategy during World War II?

defeat the Soviet Union and Britain before US joined war

After World War II, the Nuremberg trials were held to

making German leaders accountable for the Holocaust

Why were communication codes of the Navajo used by the military during World War II?

Navajo communication codes were impossible to break

Entertainment Industry and Media did what during WWII

Boosted patriotic support for the war effort

This poster encouraged what?

manufacturing of materials needed for the war

World War II helped further equality in America when women-

entered the workforce for jobs typically reserved for men

The Geneva Convention of 1929 made all of the following provisions for prisoners of war EXCEPT

releasing them ten years after the war ended

The purpose of this World War II propaganda poster was to encourage Americans to —

allow mass produced food to be sent to troops

What was the main purpose of government ordered rationing during World War II?

To conserve raw materials for the war effort

Korematsuv United State and Plessy vs Ferguson both failed to protect the rights of

Failed to prevent the rights of minorities

What was the Allied strategy during World War II?

Defeat Hitler first, then focus on the Pacific

The Supreme Court's ruling in Korematsu v. United States upheld the government's right to —

relocate Japanese Americans to internment camps

The purpose of World War II advertisement campaigns was to —

keep Americans focused on the war

What role did the men pictured above serve?

participated in air crew operations throughout Europe

This poster was used during World War II by the American government to —

encourage women to take jobs in defense factories

Why did the US government maintain strict censorship of reporting during World War II?

To protect the American war effort

Congress vote to pay 1000s of $'s to surviving Japanese Americans placed in internment camps?

Many believed internment of Japanese Americans was unjust

How did African American involvement in World War II impact post-war America?

they increase efforts to end racial discrimination

Why were women and minorities able to make economic gains during World War II?

A shortage in labor created opportunities in the workforce

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Unit 9- World War II

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1
In which country did soldiers often commit suicide instead of surrendering to enemy forces?
United States
Germany
Japan
Great Britain
2
Why did Britain have men placed throughout the country doing the job you see inthe photo?
Warn cities of approaching enemies in the Battle of Britain
record the number of enemy aircraft destroyed in war
Observe and record activity during the war
Warn of the German Invasion
3
The Geneva Convention of 1929 established rules to ensure the humane treatment of —
women and children
foreign diplomats
African Americans
prisoners of war
4
What was the Final Solution?
Nazi decision to exterminate all the Jews in the country
Germany's attempt to gain control of France
The Allied Powers Strategy
Allie dpowers plan to eliminate all concentration camps
5
What was the Axis strategy during World War II?
Find alternative fuel sources
defeat the Soviet Union and Britain before US joined war
Utilize island hopping
Appease the Allies by ending blitzkrieg tactics
6
After World War II, the Nuremberg trials were held to
force Japan to pay for the attack on Pearl Harbor
punish the German government for bombing London
bring Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo to justice
making German leaders accountable for the Holocaust
7
Why were communication codes of the Navajo used by the military during World War II?
Navajo communication codes were impossible to break
It was the official language of military personel
the Navajo were the largest group of WWII
Navajo demanded the US military use of their language
8
To sell loan or rent defense equip. to nations whose protection deemed vital to US security?
Selling Act
Lend Act
Lease Act
Lend Lease Act
9
A desire to remain free from European conflicts led to the American policy of —
nuetrality
isolationism
appeasement
internationalism
10
Entertainment Industry and Media did what during WWII
Staged Anti-War protest against the government
Boosted patriotic support for the war effort
Helped Americansfocus on issues other than war
prevented publication of stories about the war
11
This poster encouraged what?
carpooling to save on gas
buying war bonds to help the war effort
manufacturing of materials needed for the war
victory gardens to send food to troops
12
Battle resulted in an Axis defeat, and kept Hitler from gaining access to Middle Eastern oil?
Battle of Britain
Battle of El Alamein
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Stalingrad
13
World War II helped further equality in America when women-
worked primarily from home and yet still affected war effort
entered the workforce for jobs typically reserved for men
earned the same amount of money men earned
gained the right of suffrage
14
All of the following groups were targeted during the Holocaust EXCEPT--
Slavs
Gypsies
Aryans
Jews
15
The Geneva Convention of 1929 made all of the following provisions for prisoners of war EXCEPT
giving them medical care
releasing them ten years after the war ended
returning home the seriously ill or injured
providing them with adequate food and shelter
16
The purpose of this World War II propaganda poster was to encourage Americans to —
provide soldiers with fresh vegetables
allow mass produced food to be sent to troops
Grow their own food for a healthier diet
develop a strong work effort
17
What event triggered World War II?
Hitlers invasion of France
Hitlers invasion of the USSR
Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor
Hitler's invasion of Poland
18
Turning point in Europe’s Eastern Front allowed Soviet forces to push German forces westward?
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Moscow
Battle of Paris
Battle of Warsaw
19
What area did Japan invade during the 1930s in its attempt to dominate Asia?
Asia
Manchuria
China
China and Manchuria
20
What was the main purpose of government ordered rationing during World War II?
To increase foreign trade
To conserve raw materials for the war effort
To encourage women to enter the workforce
To limit the growth of industry
21
Which Allied nation occupied most of Eastern Europe and East Germany after World War II ended?
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Japan
22
During WWII, the United States came closer than ever to Japan when American forces invaded —
Korea and Taiwan
The Philippines and Okinawa
Iwo Jima and Okinawa
Taiwan and Iwo Jima
23
Korematsuv United State and Plessy vs Ferguson both failed to protect the rights of
Extended voting rights to minorities
Denied freedom of worship to minorities
Failed to prevent the rights of minorities
Granted citizenship to minorities
24
What was the Allied strategy during World War II?
Defeat Hitler first, then focus on the Pacific
Use island hopping gain control of the islands near Europe
Use blitzkrieg to gain control of Axis help areas
Defeat Japan, then divide and conquer Europe
25
The Supreme Court's ruling in Korematsu v. United States upheld the government's right to —
relocate Japanese Americans to internment camps
deny voting rights to Japanese Americans
require Japanese Americans to serve in the military
deport Japanese Americans back to Japan
26
The purpose of World War II advertisement campaigns was to —
prevent government censorship of war news
keep Americans focused on the war
encourage peaceful protests of the war
generate support of the entertainment industry
27
What military action began the liberation of France from Nazi control during World War II?
Invasion of Normandy
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Gualdalcanal
Miracle of Midway
28
During World War II, which country was the most brutal to prisoners of war?
Germany
US
Britain
Japan
29
What role did the men pictured above serve?
interpreted captured enemy documents for the military
Fought in nonsegregated units on the Pacific Front
participated in air crew operations throughout Europe
Created an unbreakable code from their ancient language
30
What was the Allied strategy in the Pacific Theater?
island hopping
operation overlord
Strike first and often
atomic bombing
31
"A date that will live in Infamy" describes what event?
Attack at Hiroshima
Attack on Iwo Jima
Attack Pearl Harbor
Attack at Nagasaki
32
Systematic and purposeful destruction of a racial, political, religious or cultural group is
diaspora
assassination
genocide
internment
33
This poster was used during World War II by the American government to —
encourage women to take jobs in defense factories
encourage women to ration goods at home
show women how to develop muscles for fighting
get women ready to serve as soldiers in the war effort
34
Why did the US government maintain strict censorship of reporting during World War II?
To prevent the American public from being informed
To protect the American war effort
to allow European media outlets to report on the war
To punish all american media outlets
35
Congress vote to pay 1000s of $'s to surviving Japanese Americans placed in internment camps?
The UN demanded the US pay reparations
The American government feared retribution from the Japanese
Many believed internment of Japanese Americans was unjust
Many Japanese Americans were leaving the United States
36
Which president made the decision to use atomic bombs to force Japan to surrender?
Harry S Truman
Franklin D Roosevelt
Dwight D Eisenhower
John F Kennedy
37
How did African American involvement in World War II impact post-war America?
Migrated to the south in search of jobs
They joined the armed forces in record numbers
they increase efforts to end racial discrimination
They encouraged the practice of segregated military units
38
Why were women and minorities able to make economic gains during World War II?
New civil rights legislation
Increased educational opportunities
Labor unions successfully demanded equal opportunities
A shortage in labor created opportunities in the workforce
39
Minority group did NOT serve in segregated units of the United States military during WWII?
Mexican Americans
African Americans
Japanese Americans
Navajo Americans

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