Why was Herbert Hoover, an incumbent president, easily defeated by Franklin Roosevelt?

people thought Hoover wasn't doing enough to fix the country

What did the "Double-V" mean for African Americans?

victory in the war overseas and over Jim Crow at home

How do historians evaluate the period in which New Deal legislation was passed?

Most historians admit WWII ended the Great Depression

What do tin foil drives, victory gardens, and rationing have in common?

They were all sacrifices Americans made for the war effort.

Which did the Rhineland, Ethiopia, and Austria have in common?

three of the territories invaded by dictators in the 1930's.

Which philosophy did the Social Security Act demonstrate?

Government should help all people who need it.

Which was an American reaction to the beginnings of war in Europe in 1939?

Congress passed 5 neutrality laws to stress isolationism.

Which action taken by the U.S. govt during WWII violated the rights of some citizens?

interning and detaining Japanese citizens in camps

What effect did World War II have on the United States?

The US became the richest, most powerful nation in the world

Which technique did Franklin Roosevelt use to keep the American public informed?

informal speeches or fireside chats on the radio

Which two U.S. commanders led troops in the European and Pacific fronts?

Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur

What was the main point of Franklin Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech?

toprepare Americans for thenation's possible entry into WWII

Why did President Roosevelt establish a War Production Board?

to coordinate the production of war goods among corporations

Which themes for government action emerged during FDR's first Hundred Days as president?

relief to individuals, economic recovery, and reforms

Which belief didthe Civilian Conservation Corps andthe Homeowners Loan Corporation demonstrate?

Government should help needy families

Which development took place in Germany, Italy, and Spain during the 1930's?

Fascist dictators assumed power.

How did women most directly support the war effort?

enlisted in the military and worked in civilian jobs

What was the Holocaust?

the mass slaughter of European Jews and others by the Nazis

Why did Harry Truman decide to drop the atomic bomb on Japan?

He felt that fewer people would die from an atomic bomb

What was significant about the D-day landing at Normandy on June 6, 1944?

A battle that marked the beginning of the end of the war.

What was the U.S. response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

America declared war on Japan and joined the Allies.

How did the passage of the Emergency Banking Act and the FDIC reflect Roosevelt's beliefs?

Roosevelt felt govt could stabilize and regulate the economy

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1
Why was Herbert Hoover, an incumbent president, easily defeated by Franklin Roosevelt?
Franklin Roosevelt was known for his humanitarian work.
People wanted someone with a broader background in finance.
people thought Hoover wasn't doing enough to fix the country
Hoover failed to campaign well due to the depression
2
What programdid FDR develop to provide supplies to the English inspite of U.S. neutrality laws?
Supply and Land
Borrow-Benefit
Cash and Carriers
Lend-Lease
3
What did the "Double-V" mean for African Americans?
peace and economic prosperity
victory in the war overseas and over Jim Crow at home
participation in the militaryand victory over discrimination
victory and vengeance
4
Which most clearly contributed to the rise of dictators in Europe and Asia during the 1930's?
new theories of government
popular interest in showing military strength
economic crisis
confusion and disagreement over borders
5
How do historians evaluate the period in which New Deal legislation was passed?
Some historians think the New Deal laws undermined the govt
Most historians admit WWII ended the Great Depression
Many historians stress the small success of improvements.
Few historians view it as an important time in U.S. history.
6
What do tin foil drives, victory gardens, and rationing have in common?
They were part of the civilian reaction
They were what urban residents did to help farmers recover.
They were all sacrifices Americans made for the war effort.
They illustrate the role of women during World War II.
7
Which did the Rhineland, Ethiopia, and Austria have in common?
three of the territories invaded by dictators in the 1930's.
They became Allies in order to prevent Germany from invading
Hitler conquered all 3 before Poland and Czechoslovakia.
Leaders from these areas headed the League of Nations.
8
Which philosophy did the Social Security Act demonstrate?
Government should take care of everyone.
National disasters occur and the government should be ready.
People do not need to save for their retirement.
Government should help all people who need it.
9
Which was an American reaction to the beginnings of war in Europe in 1939?
Congress asked the League of Nations to provide assistance
The US offered Europeans more opportunities to immigrate.
Congress passed 5 neutrality laws to stress isolationism.
The US began mobilizing troops to prepare for war
10
Which action taken by the U.S. govt during WWII violated the rights of some citizens?
tapping the phones of suspected communists without warrants
no news organizations show casualties being returned home
arresting protesters who voiced concerns about the war
interning and detaining Japanese citizens in camps
11
Which letter on the map represents the first major Pacific battle of WWII, which the US won?
C
A
D
B
12
What effect did World War II have on the United States?
The war had little effect on the United States.
The United States became second in power only to England.
The war caused the U.S to enter another severe depression.
The US became the richest, most powerful nation in the world
13
Which technique did Franklin Roosevelt use to keep the American public informed?
informal speeches or fireside chats on the radio
monthly State of the Union addresses
daily press conferences that were reported in papers
press conferences on television
14
Which three nations formed the Axis Powers?
B, F, G
C, D, H
A, B, C
A, G, H
15
What happened to F. Roosevelt that enhanced his ability to relate to people and their problems?
His experience in the trenches during WW I changed his views
An accident resulted in a long recovery from brain surgery.
Polio left him unable to walk.
He lost a great deal of money in the stock market crash.
16
Which two U.S. commanders led troops in the European and Pacific fronts?
Henry Stimson and Douglas MacArthur
Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur
Dwight Eisenhower and George C. Marshall
Chester Nimitz and John Nance Garner
17
In which two towns did Hitler set up concentration camps designed to destroy Jews and others?
Auschwitz and Dachau
Paris and Madrid
Zurich and Oslo
Cologne and Rome
18
What was the main point of Franklin Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech?
to encourage American people to support neutrality in WWII
toprepare Americans for thenation's possible entry into WWII
to promote free trade between the Allies and the Axis powers
show support for Britain and encourage it to adopt democracy
19
Why did President Roosevelt establish a War Production Board?
to coordinate the production of war goods among corporations
to organize the branches of the military
to manufacture the supplies necessary for war
to ensure that the govt got the best deal from overseas
20
Which themes for government action emerged during FDR's first Hundred Days as president?
heavy regulation of the banking industry
relief to individuals, economic recovery, and reforms
less emphasis on a market economy a move toa command economy
less government intervention in American business
21
Which letter on the map shows the location of the D-day invasion?
D
B
C
A
22
Which belief didthe Civilian Conservation Corps andthe Homeowners Loan Corporation demonstrate?
Both the environment and business are important.
Government should be in as many areas of life as possible.
Government should help needy families
Both the military and the banks deserve attention.
23
Which development took place in Germany, Italy, and Spain during the 1930's?
Democracy continued but the govt struggled to pay off debts.
Parliamentary governments had difficulty forming coalitions.
Fascist dictators assumed power.
Governments became more democratic.
24
How did women most directly support the war effort?
enlisted in the military and worked in civilian jobs
maintained their families at home while men went to serve
voted for congressional leaders who supported Roosevelt
wrote letters to men overseas
25
What was the Holocaust?
the racism by civilians against African American soldiers
the invasion of Europe which tookthe German army by surprise
the mass slaughter of European Jews and others by the Nazis
the forced relocation and imprisonment of Japanese Americans
26
Why did Harry Truman decide to drop the atomic bomb on Japan?
He felt that fewer people would die from an atomic bomb
Atomic bombs had not yet been tested,and he wanted to try it
He felt if he destroyed Tokyo, Japan would surrender.
27
What was significant about the D-day landing at Normandy on June 6, 1944?
A battle that marked the beginning of the end of the war.
The English coordinated the invasion
French forces took the lead in fighting the war.
A small force defeated a much larger contingent of Germans
28
What was the U.S. response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
Roosevelt ordered the U.S. Air Force to bomb Tokyo.
Admiral Nimitz ordered the fleet to return to the naval base
America declared war on Japan and joined the Allies.
America joined the Allies and declared war on Germany.
29
What legislation signed into law in 1940 indicated Roosevelt's commitment to war preparedness?
Selective Service Act
Wagner Act
Lend-Lease Act
Smoot-Hawley Bill
30
The combined federal and civilian production needed by the military to fight WWII was called:
"arsenal of democracy"
"weapons of war"
"resources of revenge"
"cooperative interventions"
31
How did the passage of the Emergency Banking Act and the FDIC reflect Roosevelt's beliefs?
FDR felt that banks were doomed to failure
Roosevelt had little faith in business so govt hadto step in
Roosevelt wanted banks to regulate themselves
Roosevelt felt govt could stabilize and regulate the economy
32
Which U.S. victory in the Pacific theater took the Japanese by surprise?
Okinawa
Midway
Bataan
Tokyo

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