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- 1. Multiple ChoiceDuring World War II, what method of technology did most people use to keep up to date on events in Europe and the Pacific?moviesradiotelegraphtelevision
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe leader of the Soviet Union during World War II wasKhruschev.Lenin.Stalin.Trotsky.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was a national political leader during World War II?Franz JosefWoodrow WilsonWinston ChurchillPaul von Hindenburg
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The rationing of tires shown in the photograph is MOST likely to be caused bythe lack of imported rubber.shortages caused by World War II.too many consumers and not enough tires.a rubber shortage due to the Rubber Strike of 1932. - 5. Multiple ChoiceThe "Manhattan Project" was the code name for theU.S. plan to invade Japan.German use of jet aircraft.Allied plan to invade Europe.U.S. plans to make an atomic bomb.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThis photograph shows U.S. residents at an internment camp during World War II. Many ofthese people had been residents of what state?TexasFloridaNew YorkCalifornia
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat role did "Rosie the Riveter" (seen here) play during World War II?to persuade women to fight for equal payto persuade women to be as strong as mento encourage women to enter the workforceto encourage women to look after theirfamilies while husbands were away
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the the point of view of this poster from 1943?passage of the Civil Rights Act is neededracial equality is vital to United States prosperitycooperation by all will result in American World War II victorydesegregation of the armed forces willcause victory in World War I
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThis leader helped spark nationalist passions in his home country, becoming its Prime Minister in 1922 and going by the title "Il Duce" ("Leader"). Who is he?Adolf HitlerJoseph StalinFrancisco FrancoBenito Mussolini
- 10. Multiple Choice· They were the first African American military aviators in the United States armed forces.· They were formally known as the 332nd Fighter Group and the 99th Pursuit Squadron.· They were called the "Redtail Angels" by the bomber crews they were assigned to escort and protect. Which famous World War II African-American unit is being described?the Flying Circusthe Tuskegee Airmenthe Redball Expressthe 442nd Regimental Combat Team
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement BEST describes the Tuskegee Airmen (pictured here)?the first American pilots in theU.S. Air Force.the first integrated combat unit in the U.S. Army.the first African-American mechanics inthe Armed Services.the first African-American pilots in theU.S. Armed Forces.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was a technology NEW to World War II?RADARairplanesmachine gunsrepeating rifle
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these were used in World War II but NOT in World War I?poison gasmachine gun fireaircraft carriersuse of automobiles
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe leader of Great Britain corresponded with President Roosevelt and persuaded him togive Britain the supplies it needed to fight in World War II, an agreement that resulted in the Lend-Lease Act. Who is this leader?Tony BlairAnthony EdenHarold WilsonWinston Churchill
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy are the "Tuskegee Airmen" important in U.S. history?they dropped the atomic bombsthat ended World War IIthey were created as a result ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964they successfully defended American airspace from the Nazi air forcesthey showed that African Americans could fight as well as white troops
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAfter looking at the image from World War II, why might these goods have been rationed?The production of automobiles stopped during the war.Rubber to make tires was being used in the war effort.People were expected to walk to increase their daily exercise.The demand for tires on the home frontwas increasing due to the war.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich are the BEST examples of the prominent role played by minorities in the military during World War II?The Big Red One and The SpitfiresThe Stonewall Brigade and Phillips LegionThe Rough Riders and the 54th MassachusettsThe Tuskegee Airmen and the Navajo Code talkers
- 18. Multiple Choice"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." These words were spoken by which U.S. President?Harry S TrumanRichard Milhous NixonDwight David EisenhowerFranklin Delano Roosevelt
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWho was the dictator of Germany during World War II?Franz JosefAdolf HitlerBenito MussoliniOtto von Bismarck
- 20. Multiple ChoiceBefore World War II began, Germany and Japan expand their influence because of their militaristic power. What does militaristic mean?become more peacefulusing assembly linestaking over territoriesbuilding up of armed forces
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is the BEST definition of internment?the idolization of a single national identitythe confinement of a specific group of peoplethe sympathy given to the enemy in a conflictthe refusal to fight in a war for religious reasons
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich United States President guided the country through most of World War II?Franklin D. RooseveltLyndon B. JohnsonJohn F. KennedyHarry S. Truman
- 23. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the image, what might happen without rationing?Some people might not have any goods.The shelves might be fully stocked with goods.Everyone might get all the supplies they wanted.The store owner might have enough supplies for all.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThis photograph depicts women learning welding in the 1940s. Which statement describes the situation in the photograph?Women had achieved educational equality.Women were not allowed into academic institutions.Women were needed for the war effort in World War II.Women were allowed to fight on the front lines of the war.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceDuring World War II, what was the MOST common way of solving labor shortage problems in U.S. industry?Women were employed in many of those jobs.The government raised the immigration quotas.Politicians began to reform many welfare programs.The government mostly used forced labor(slavery).
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the World War II poster of "Rosie the Riveter" (seen here)?to pressure women to make their own clothesto convince women to join the armed servicesto persuade women to stay at home and care for childrento encourage women to work in making material for the war
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement BEST describes the status of women during World War II?They were not permitted to be in the military.They were active on the frontlines in Europe.They earned as much as their male counterparts during the war.They found greater employment opportunities in industrial jobs.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThis war bond poster from World War II is referencing which of these?The SEALsThe WASPsThe Nisei RegimentThe Tuskegee Airmen
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhen men were called upon to serve in the army during World War II, who would usually replace them to do their jobs back home?womenchildrensenior citizensretired veterans
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these technologies was used for the first time aboard ships during World War II?AAASONARcanonstorpedoes
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWho was the President of the United States when World War II began?Harry TrumanJohn KennedyDwight EisenhowerFranklin Roosevelt
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWho was the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1940-1945 during World War II?Winston ChurchillBenito MussoliniJosef StalinTony Blair
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThis image shows a war rationing book printed in the United States during World War II. How does war rationing help keep the nation safe?It saves food and goods needed by soldiers.It makes more people join the armed forces.It helps make agreements with other countries.It encourages more people to work in factories.
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWho was the leader of Italy during most of World War II?Francisco FrancoBenito MussoliniJosef StalinAdolf Hitler
- 35. Multiple ChoiceAdolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Josef Stalin can ALL be classified as ___ rulersCommunistDemocraticFascistTotalitarian
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these factors made the GREATEST contribution to the success of the United States in Europe during World War II?the use of the Atomic bombfighting along side Soviet troopsthe industrial production of the U.S.the U.S. was fighting on familiar territory
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement BEST describes the situation of Japanese-Americans in World War II?They were not allowed to fight in World War II.Most were denied their freedom and sent to "internment camps."They were trained to fight against the Japanese in the Pacific.Most were treated as any citizen would be during a time of war.
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich technology was most important in ending World War II?poison gasatomic bombsaircraft carriersautomatic weapons
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich developments during World War II changed the way war was fought on the frontlines?trenches were used for the first timethere was less use of jeeps and trucksnew aircraft and powerful tanks were introducedchemical warfare was used to kill a great number of soldiers
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat technology was new to World War II and helped the United States MOST in its war with Japan?poison gasmachine gunstrench warfareaircraft carriers
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces during World War II?Army Air CorpsMighty EighthsTuskegee AirmenDoolittle's Raiders
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the BEST title for this list?"Allies During World War II""Enemies During World War II""Countries Attacked by Japan""Countries Invaded by Germany"
- 43. Multiple ChoiceBecause of Hitler's anti-Jewish laws, which of these occurred?The Axis powers joined together as allies.The Holocaust ensued, killing over six million Jews.Hitler decided to invade Poland to gain more power.Supplies like rubber and gas needed to be rationed.
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the BEST title for this list?"Axis Powers of World War II""Enemies During World War II""Invading Nations at the Normandy Landing""Countries Invaded by France in World War II"
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was used during a war for the FIRST time during World War II?airplanestelegraphpenicillinmachine guns
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich medical advancement utilized during WWII helped to quickly heal many of our injured soldiers?Penicillinthe flu shothand washingimmunizations
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWho was President during the Great Depression and World War II?William HardingCalvin CoolidgeThoedore RooseveltFranklin Roosevelt
- 48. Multiple ChoiceAs production increased to aid World War II efforts, how was the U.S. economy impacted?World trade increased as theU.S. helped allied countries.The economy suffered greatly because of high competition with other countries.The economy declined because the U.S.did not have access to enough raw materials.Production boosted the economy, which helped lift the U.S. out of the Great Depression.
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhat was a result of the development of secret communications codes during World War II?The U.S. was able to stop foreign nuclear weapons plans.The U.S. was able to rescue all captured military personnel.Computer systems designed to break the system codes were developed.A coded system of reading, called Braille,was developed for the blind.
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