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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This day marked the end of the war in Europe A. D-Day B. V-E Day C. Pearl Harbor Day D. Armistice Day | B, V-E Day |
| What was the last great battle on the Western Front? A. Battle of Stalingrad B. Battle of the Bulge C. Battle of Britain D. Battle of Midway | B, Battle of the Bulge |
| Why did the US decide to use atomic weapons on Japan? A. To avoid a land invasion B. To end the war as quickly as possible C. To test new technology D. To punish Japan | B, To end the war as quickly as possible |
| Even though Roosevelt supported the Allies, why was the US unable to enter the war until Pearl Harbor? A. The military wasn’t ready B. Most of Congress refused to support the war C. Britain didn’t ask for help D. The economy was too weak | B, Most of Congress refused to support the war |
| The US government created a system to ration resources. How did this affect the US? A. People had to share food B. It limited the number of goods individuals could purchase C. Prices dropped sharply D. Factories closed | B, It limited the number of goods individuals could purchase |
| The largest of the Nazi death camps was A. Treblinka B. Dachau C. Auschwitz D. Bergen-Belsen | C, Auschwitz |
| What was the Manhattan Project? A. Plan to rebuild New York B. The effort of the US to build the atomic bomb C. US spy network in Europe D. Naval blockade plan | B, The effort of the US to build the atomic bomb |
| Who eventually won the Battle of the Bulge? A. Germany B. Italy C. The Allies D. The Soviet Union | C, The Allies |
| Many Americans opposed the 1941 Lend-Lease Act because they feared it would A. Lead to higher taxes B. Draw the US into the war in Europe C. Anger Japan D. Support communism | B, Draw the US into the war in Europe |
| Who helped draw up the new Japanese constitution? A. Harry Truman B. Dwight Eisenhower C. Douglas MacArthur D. George Patton | C, MacArthur |
| What is another name for the invasion of Normandy? A. V-E Day B. Operation Torch C. D-Day D. Operation Overlord | C, D-Day |
| Operation Torch was led by US General George Patton A. True B. False | A, True |
| What US general was Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe? A. George Patton B. Dwight D. Eisenhower C. Douglas MacArthur D. Omar Bradley | B, Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| The Tuskegee Airmen were what during WWII? A. African American bomber squadron B. African American fighter pilot group C. Infantry soldiers D. Navy crew | B, African American fighter pilot group |
| This dictator rose to power in Italy in 1922 A. Hitler B. Mussolini C. Stalin D. Franco | B, Mussolini |
| During the war, women in the WAAC served as A. Pilots B. Combat soldiers C. Nurses and radio operators D. Spies | C, Nurses and radio operators |
| Nazism was a political and economic doctrine that supported A. Equality for all races B. Democracy C. Dominance of racially superior groups D. Communism | C, Dominance of racially superior groups |
| Why did the US enter World War II? A. To help Great Britain and the Soviet Union B. To invade Germany C. To defend France D. To gain colonies | A, To help Great Britain and the Soviet Union |
| According to the federal government, the internment of Japanese Americans was… A. A mistake B. Necessary for national security C. For their protection D. A short-term relocation | B, Necessary for national security |
| During WWII, women and minorities made economic gains because A. They got new voting rights B. A shortage of traditional laborers and work C. The draft ended D. Pay was equalized | B, A shortage of traditional laborers and work |
| Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps without what? A. Jobs B. Money C. The right to a trial and proof that they were disloyal D. Food | C, The right to a trial and proof that they were disloyal |
| Which congressional action raised money for WWII but also increased national debt? A. Rationing B. Selling war bonds C. Price controls D. Income tax | B, Selling war bonds |
| Hitler annexed this land in Czechoslovakia for living space A. Rhineland B. Sudetenland C. Poland D. Austria | B, Sudetenland |
| Which was the last German offensive? A. Battle of Stalingrad B. Battle of the Bulge C. Battle of Britain D. Battle of Normandy | B, Battle of the Bulge |
| What was the name of the book Adolf Hitler wrote? A. Mein Kampf B. The Final Solution C. Der Führer D. The Third Reich | A, Mein Kampf |
| “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date that will live in infamy” refers to A. The bombing of Pearl Harbor B. The D-Day invasion C. The attack on Britain D. Germany’s surrender | A, The bombing of Pearl Harbor |
| How did atomic bombs affect WWII? A. Germany surrendered B. Japan was forced to surrender C. The Cold War started D. The US withdrew troops | B, Japan was forced to surrender |
| What was the weather like during the Battle of the Bulge? A. Hot and dry B. Cold and snowy C. Rainy D. Foggy | B, Cold and snowy |
| What did the Office of Price Administration do to ensure enough products for the military? A. Increased wages B. Rationing C. Cut taxes D. Banned imports | B, Rationing |
| This WWII poster was made to encourage women to A. Enlist in the army B. Work in defense industries C. Protest the war D. Stay home | B, Work in defense industries |
| What strategy relied on surprise and overwhelming force? A. Blitzkrieg B. Island hopping C. Containment D. Attrition | A, Blitzkrieg |
| What strategy did the US use to get closer to the Japanese mainland? A. Amphibious assaults B. Island hopping C. Air raids D. Naval blockades | B, Island hopping |
| What two countries declared war on Germany when it invaded Poland? A. France and Great Britain B. US and Soviet Union C. Italy and Spain D. Belgium and Denmark | A, France and Great Britain |
| What country made a deal with Germany to divide up Poland? A. France B. The Soviet Union C. Italy D. Spain | B, The Soviet Union |
| What neighboring country did Hitler take over first? A. Poland B. Austria C. France D. Denmark | B, Austria |
| When the US entered WWII to help the Allies, France and Britain were ready to fight A. True B. False | B, False |
| What battle turned the tide against the Japanese? A. Iwo Jima B. Midway C. Okinawa D. Pearl Harbor | B, Midway |
| The US remained selectively neutral in WWII by passing a series of A. Isolation Acts B. Neutrality Acts C. Lend-Lease Laws D. Defense Acts | B, Neutrality Acts |
| What country were the Allied forces trying to free with the invasion of Normandy? A. Belgium B. France C. Germany D. Italy | B, France |
| Signed into law in 1940, the Selective Training and Service Act was A. A law to draft soldiers B. The first peacetime draft C. Military spending bill D. Navy expansion | B, The first peacetime draft |
| The Munich Pact appeased Hitler by allowing him to annex Czechoslovakia and Austria A. True B. False | A, True |
| Which two Japanese cities were destroyed by the atomic bomb? A. Tokyo and Osaka B. Hiroshima and Nagasaki C. Kyoto and Okinawa D. Nagoya and Sapporo | B, Hiroshima and Nagasaki |
| This was the name for the invasion of North Africa A. Operation Overlord B. Operation Torch C. Operation Sea Lion D. Operation Liberty | B, Operation Torch |
| Which of these describe Benito Mussolini? A. Fascist leader B. Allied supporter C. Communist D. All of the above | A, Fascist leader |
| Why wasn’t Hitler placed on trial after WWII? A. He fled Germany B. He committed suicide C. He was pardoned D. He escaped to Italy | B, He committed suicide |
| The general who led US troops in the Pacific A. Patton B. MacArthur C. Eisenhower D. Bradley | B, Douglas MacArthur |
| Why was the Battle of Stalingrad important? A. It ended German expansion eastward B. Germany lost so many soldiers they never recovered C. It allowed Russia to surrender D. It led to D-Day | B, Germany lost so many soldiers they never recovered |
| What did the Treaty of Versailles do to Germany? A. Strengthened its economy B. Put Germany into deep debt and limited their military C. Gave Germany new colonies D. Created the UN | B, Put Germany into deep debt and limited their military |
| What country attacked Britain in the Battle of Britain? A. Germany B. Italy C. France D. Spain | A, Germany |
| Why did the Soviet Union change sides and end up fighting for the Allies? A. Germany invaded the Soviet Union B. The US offered money C. Stalin changed his mind D. Britain asked for help | A, Because Germany invaded the Soviet Union |
| Who were the defendants of the Nuremberg Trials? A. Italian generals B. Japanese admirals C. Nazi leaders D. Allied spies | C, Nazi leaders |
| The problem of ______ was targeted by the Office of Price Administration through rationing, wage, and price controls. A. Inflation B. Unemployment C. Shortages D. Wages | A, Inflation |
| In 1945, most of the money spent by the government was spent on A. Education B. National defense C. Infrastructure D. Foreign aid | B, National defense |
| The government created ______ to inspire Americans to support the war effort. A. Propaganda B. Taxes C. Rations D. Factories | A, Propaganda |
| What was the first event that started WWII? A. Germany invades Poland B. Bombing of Pearl Harbor C. Germany invades France D. The Battle of Britain | A, Germany invades Poland |
| What happened on D-Day? A. Bombing of Japan B. Invasion of France C. German surrender D. Pearl Harbor | B, Invasion of France |
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