 HIST-VUS 18.19 US History WWII Teague McIntyre [Exam ID:18WMLN Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions

1 Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, a desire to remain free from European conflicts led to the American policy of — A isolationism B appeasement C internationalism D limited negotiation

2 Which event did Franklin Roosevelt call "a day that will live in infamy?" A Japanese attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor B The Battle of Britain C The United States' declaration of war on Japan D Hitler's invasion of Poland

3 Directions: Click and drag the answers to the correct box. Put the following events from the beginning of WWII where they belong on the timeline. Lend-Lease German Act attack on invasion of Pearl Harbor Poland

4 What U.S. economic policy led to the Japanese decision to attack Pearl Harbor? A Increase in trade with China B Embargo on oil and gasoline C Reducing purchases of Japanese goods D Loaning military goods to the Allies

5 The Lend-Lease Act was passed by the United States Congress in response to increased — A concern about German aggression in Europe B anger over the Japanese invasion of China C concern about Italian demands in North Africa D fear over the German pact with the Soviet Union

6 Directions: Click on the correct answers. Despite being isolationist before the attack on Pearl Harbor, which of the following are ways that the U.S. helped the Allies. Lend-Lease Act sending money sending troops giving military supplies giving them military bases

7 What event triggered World War II? A ’s occupation of B Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor C Japan’s invasion of Manchuria D Germany’s invasion of Poland

8 The attack on Pearl Harbor happened on — A December 6, 1941 B December 6, 1942 C December 7, 1942 D December 7, 1941

9 What area did Japan invade during the 1930s in its attempt to dominate Asia? A Manchuria and China B North and South Korea C Taiwan D The Philippines

10 What was the Allied strategy in the Pacific Theater? A Island hopping B Strike first and often C Atomic bombing D Operation Overlord

11 Which battle was the turning point in Europe’s Eastern Front, and allowed Soviet forces to push German forces westward? A Battle of Warsaw B Battle of Moscow C Battle of Stalingrad D Battle of Paris

12 All of the following were reasons President Harry Truman decided to use the atomic bomb to end the war EXCEPT — A end the war earlier than an invasion would B as a warning to the Soviet Union and its territorial aspirations C spare the United States and the Japanese huge casualties if an invasion took place D to kill the Japanese Emperor; thereby demoralizing the Japanese public

13 Directions: Click and drag the answers to the correct box. Match the following battles with the correct theater of war.

Battle of Pearl Britain Harbor

Midway German invasion of Poland Iwo Jima

Stalingrad Okinawa

D-Day atomic bombings

14 Which battle or invasion was named “Overlord”? A Battle of the Bulge B Siege of Lenningrad C Battle of Midway Island D D-Day invasion

15 Which battle was the turning point in the Pacific, and marked the beginning of the Allies regaining control of areas affected by Japanese aggression? A Battle of Siapan B Battle of Midway C Battle of Okinawa D Battle of Iwo Jima

16 During World War II, which group of minorities was given very limited opportunities to serve in combat and typically filled non-combatant support positions? A African-Americans B German-Americans C Mexican-Americans D Japanese-Americans

17 Directions: Click on the correct answers. Fill in the chart with the ways in which each minority group contributed to the war effort during WWII.

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18 Directions: Click and drag the answers to the correct box. Match the American minority groups with the special fighting forces they served in during World War II.

Tuskegee Airmen Navajo Code Talkers 442nd Regimental Combat Team

19 Why were communication codes of the Navajo used by the military during World War II? A The oral language of the Navajo was impossible for the Japanese to break. B It was the official language of all military personnel involved in the war. C The Navajo demanded the United States military use their native language. D The Navajo were the largest group of soldiers fighting in World War II.

20 Which all-minority military unit from World War II is pictured? A Navajo B El Alamein C Tuskegee Airmen D Nisei regiment E Mexican

21 The members of the World War II Nisei regiment were primarily — A Mexican Americans B Japanese Americans C D Italian Americans

22 The Geneva Convention of 1929 established rules to ensure the humane treatment of — A foreign diplomats B prisoners of war C African Americans D women and children

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According to the excerpt, which type of work would NOT be allowed for prisoners of war? A Processing meat in a factory B Building guns for an armament factory C Harvesting crops on a farm D Cutting down trees for a logging company

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During World War II, which action was an example of this code of behavior? A Japanese civilians welcoming Allied troops B Japanese captors treating American POWs humanely C Japanese emperor accepting the terms of unconditional surrender D Japanese troops committing suicide rather than surrendering

25 Which event illustrates the savagery of the fight in the Pacific during World War II? A Island-hopping B Bataan Death March C Blitzkrieg D Geneva Conventions

26 What was the Final Solution? A Germany's attempt to gain control of France and Great Britain. B The Allied Powers' strategy of overpowering the in France. C Germany's decision to exterminate all Jews in the country. D The Allied Powers' plan to eliminate all concentration camps in Europe.

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Which group was forced to wear this symbol so they could be easily identified by German soldiers? A Gypsies B Jews C Slavs D Poles

28 Directions: Click on the correct answers. Which groups of people did the Holocaust Nazis target? Soviets Jews Slavs Gypsies Poles

29 The Nuremberg trials established a precedent by — A prohibiting victor nations from occupying defeated nations B holding leaders responsible for crimes against humanity C forcing defeated nations to pay reparations D acquitting political officials for crimes against enemy soldiers

30 The systematic and purposeful destruction of a racial, political, religious or cultural group is — A internment B diaspora C assassination D genocide

31 Why were women and minorities able to make economic gains during World War II? A A shortage of labor created new opportunities in the workplace. B New civil rights legislation forced businesses to change their hiring practices. C Increased educational opportunities for women and minorities. D Labor unions successfully demanded equal opportunities for these groups.

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The goal of this government-sponsored advertisement in the United States was to encourage — A Americans to give their weapons to soldiers B Americans to reduce their use of consumer goods C American soldiers to give Allies additional supplies D Americans to support foreign troops

33 How did World War II affect the industrial sector of the global economy? A Labor unions fought to increase the minimum wage. B Production increased because global demand increased. C Tighter regulations controlled businesses around the world. D Businesses began to desegregate since troops were integrated.

34 During World War II, the role of the Selective Service System in the United States was to — A draft military personnel B ration manufactured goods C increase industrial productivity D replace factory workers

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The purpose of this World War II propaganda poster was to encourage Americans to — A allow mass produced food to be sent to the troops B develop a strong work ethic C provide soldiers with fresh vegetables D grow their own food to have a healthier diet

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Which factor best completes the diagram? A Mass migration B Labor shortages C Resource rationing D High birthrates

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During World War II, these measures served to — A maintain supplies for the war effort B rebuild a war-damaged economy C establish international relief funds D protect personal savings

38 Which military tactic did the Nazis use in the Battle of Britain? A Land invasions B Submarine attacks C Tank assaults D Bomber raids

39 How did the United States government raise funds to support the war effort during World War II? A Removed money from the Federal Reserve B Froze wages C Decreased taxes D Issued war bonds

40 How did African American involvement in World War II impact post-war America? A They increased efforts to end racial discrimination. B They joined the armed forces in record numbers. C They migrated to the South in search of jobs in agriculture. D They encouraged the practice of segregated military units.

41 Which type of job was NOT typical for women during World War II? A Soldier B Nurse C Factory worker D Secret agent

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Which generalization is supported by this quote? A Individual rights can be restricted under certain circumstances B Only the Supreme Court can change the constitutional rights of American citizens C Individual rights need to be preserved in national emergencies D Supreme Court is unable to block presidential actions during wartime

43 The United States interned many Japanese Americans during World War II because of — A their refusal to be deported B a fear they would aid the enemy C a concern over violent protest from them D their refusal to be drafted into the military

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Using this type of propaganda during World War II — A led the American government to censor news about the war B caused many Americans to stereotype Japanese citizens C forced the Japanese to surrender to American forces D allowed Americans to become sympathetic to enemy forces

45 What role did the entertainment industry play during World War II? A Criticized American involvement in the war B Diverted attention away from the war C Boosted moral and support for the war D Reported American casualties