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1
Opposed Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1940 presidential election
Richard Nixon
Wendell Willkie
John Kennedy
Dwight Eisenhower
2
Democratic government in Germany prior to Hitler’s dictatorship
Weimar Republic
West Prussian Kingdom
Anschluss
blitzkrieg
3
Winston Churchill condemned Neville Chamberlain’s policy of ______________.
appeasement
unrestricted submarine warfare
smoking in the restroom
cash-and-carry
4
What nation did Italy invade in 1935?
Ethiopia
Great Britain
Greece
France
5
Charles de Gaulle viewed the French officials of Vichy France as ___________ to France.
supporters
ambassadors
patriots
traitors
6
Union of Austria with Germany
blitzkrieg
Anschluss
Mein Kampf
Neutrality Act
7
Established a dictatorship in Italy
Benito Mussolini
Alyssa Milano
Father Guido Sarducci
Vito Andolini
8
What is the name for the policy of giving in to aggressive demands in order to maintain peace?
appeasement
pacifism
neutrality
isolationism
9
____________ established a totalitarian regime in the Soviet Union.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Francisco Franco
Benito Mussolini
10
In the early days of World War II, American shipping was the target of devastating ____________ submarine attacks.
Japanese
German
Italian
French
11
What did Rosie the Riveter symbolize?
the growing aircraft industry
women in the workplace
the use of new technology
women in science
12
Symbolized the contributions of working American women during World War II
Rhonda the Riveter
Rosie the Rascal
Rosie the Riveter
Eleanor Roosevelt
13
Why did Stalin agree to a nonaggression pact with Hitler?
Stalin believed the deal offered the best possible security.
Stalin feared the growing power of Britain and France.
Stalin wanted to invade Poland w/o going to war with Germany
Stalin supported Hitler’s intentions.
14
Which program brought Mexicans across the border temporarily to work in the United States?
the War Production Program
the Bracero Program
the Zoot Suit Program
the Manhattan Project
15
How did Adolph Hitler build support?
by leading a military coup
by advocating extensive reforms to the German government
pushing the rise of Aryan power & the coming German empire
blaming Communists & Socialists for Germany’s problems
16
The Atlantic Charter proclaimed the shared goals of which two nations?
the United States and Britain
Italy and Japan
the United States and France
Germany and the Soviet Union
17
Which of the following best characterizes fascism?
authoritarian government that glorifies the state
government that follows the will of the people
system of gov't that stays out of business & personal lives
system of gov't that gives everyone a free pony
18
___________ planned to go to war with the United States as part of an effort to build a strong empire
Winston Churchill
Benito Mussolini
Hideki Tojo)
Haile Selassie
19
Who made up the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Germany, Norway, and France
Great Britain, Italy, and the United States
France, Great Britain, and Spain
20
During World War 2, American scientists worked on the Manhattan Project-a top secret plan to build a powerful new weapon
atomic bomb
contagious flu-like virus
satellite laser beams
liberty ship
21
What characteristic did Italy share with Germany in the 1930s?
postwar humiliation
a destroyed economy
high inflation
a Fascist government
22
During World War II, women were allowed to take part in ___________ for the first time.
TV commercials
radio shows
combat support roles
military hospitals
23
Policy that allowed countries at war to purchase American goods
Anschluss
port-to-port
cash-and-carry
blitzkrieg
24
An astounding rise in prices that devalues currency is called
inflation
fiscal policy
deflation
exchange rates
25
Lightning war
blitzkrieg
radar
Anschluss
Rapid Response Team (RRT)
26
Hitler’s book outlining his political ideas
History of the German Peoples
Mein Kampf
Anschluss
Why I Did It
27
As soon as Hitler gained power in Germany, he began to do which of the following?
seek an alliance with Italy
pursue economic reforms
establish public works programs
build up the German military
28
Besides Italy, which nations became involved in military conflict in the mid-1930's?
Switzerland, France, and Spain
Japan, Germany, and Great Britain
Sweden, Great Britain, and Japan
Japan, Germany, and Spain
29
Which of the following was one of Hitler's most useful skills?
public speaking
military strategy
diplomatic relations
economic analysis
30
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany?
Germany's economy rebounded
The economy was damaged and suffered from inflation
Germany became weak and suffered attacks from it's neighbors
Communists took control of Germany
31
Great Britain and France declared war after Germany invaded which country?
Belgium
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
32
Which of the following best describes the Battle of Britain?
a battle between navies
a battle between air forces
a battle between U-boats and merchant ships
a battle between infantry and artillery
33
Which represents one reason American forces at Pearl Harbor were unable to defend their base?
No single commander was in charge of Pearl Harbor's defenses
The Japanese possessed more advanced technology than them
Routine defensive steps malfunctioned on the day of attack
Americans were ordered not to fire a single shot
34
Meant to prevent the United States from being drawn into war
Mein Kampf
Anschluss
Neutrality Act
blitzkrieg
35
Which event led the United States to enter World War 2?
Germany's attack on London
Italy's attack in North Africa
Germany's U-boat attack in the Atlantic Ocean
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
36
U.S. Army chief of staff during WW-II
Wendell Willkie
Benito Mussolini
Dwight Eisenhower
George C. Marshall
37
The most significant scientific program of WW2 involved the creation of which of the following?
a faster fighter plane
synthetic rubber
an atomic bomb
the U-boat
