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- 1. Multiple Choice
· Quarantine Speech
· Lend-lease program
· Atlantic meeting with Winston Churchill in 1941
· Embargo of Japan
These events above indicated that President Franklin D. Roosevelt, –
was determined to halt totalitarian aggression
wanted to keep out of the war at any cost
believed the United States had no reason to be concerned with the war
was forced by public opinion to enter into the war
- 2. Multiple Choice
President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to December 7, 1941, as “a date which will live in infamy” because -
Germany invaded Poland, which led to the U. S. entering WWII
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, which led to the U. S. entering WWII
Italy declared war on the United States, which led to the U. S. entering WWII
the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, which led to the U. S. entering WWII
- 3. Multiple Choice
The Battle of Midway was a crucial victory for the United States because it –
dealt a severe blow to the Japanese navy
was the last sea battle of the war with Japan
was fought on Japanese territory
destroyed Japan’s will to continue fighting
- 4. Multiple Choice
The D-Day invasion in June 1944 on the beaches of Normandy was significant in World War II because it –
opened a new Allied front in Europe
avoided use of the atomic bomb against civilian targets
forced Italy to surrender to the Axis powers
stopped the Soviet advances in Eastern Europe
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of these best explains how American citizens constitutional rights were compromised during World War II?
Hispanic Americans had their rights of habeas corpus suspended
German Americans privately owned weapons were confiscated.
Chinese Americans had their freedom of speech suspended
Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best explains the purpose in establishing the Office of War Information, that was responsible for the images seen above?Generate support in the Southern U.S. for minorities groups contributions by joining the militaryAllow American’s to feel secure in voicing dissent for participation in the war effortPromote of the agenda established by the Axis leadersCreated to control the content and description of war messages
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which quotation could most likely be attributed to Omar Bradley and his role in World War II?
“Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”
“I have returned many times to honor the valiant men who died serving me. Every many who set foot in Normandy was a Hero”
“Even when we have driven the Jew out of Germany, he remains our world enemy.”
“The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost.”
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDwight D. Eisenhower influenced the outcome of the war effort during WWII by-serving as Commander of the U.S. Army in the Pacific and claimed Japanese islandsassuming the role as Army Chief of Staff and vowed to send 8 million troops to combatbeing appointed as Supreme commander of Allied forces and commander of D-Day Invasionfighting as a Sergeant in trench warfare that would capture over 132 Germans by himself
- 9. Multiple ChoiceDuring World War II, Executive Order 9066 was enacted due to the belief that-German-Americans were considered illegal aliens and needed to deported to prevent terrorismJapanese & German immigrants were protesting the U.S. entry into combatImmigrants from Germany, Italy, and Japan refused to enlist in the United States militaryJapanese-Americans should be sent to interment camps as they were threats to national security
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes how World War II affected the economy in the United States?Gasoline was rationed, Victory Gardens were planted, and women found jobs in factoriesMany American homes bombed, industrial factories closed, & food production declinedFactory production declined, African Americans were denied serving in the armed forces, and unemployment roseUnemployment increased, businesses collapsed, and many farms failed
- 11. Multiple ChoiceSome recent work by E. Fermi and L. Szilard, which has been communicated to me in manuscript, leads me to expect that the element uranium may be turned into a new important source of energy in the immediate future. Certain aspects of the situation which has arisen seem to call for watchfulness and, if necessary, quick action on the part of the administration. - Albert Einstein, letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt - August 2, 1939
The development referred to in Einstein’s letter led directly to –a government program to develop the atomic bombthe first funding of scientific research by the federal governmentthe delivery of inexpensive electricity to U.S. consumersthe creation of a new cabinet department - 12. Multiple ChoiceThis World War II poster recognizes the-return of women to the workforce after the warcontributions of women to wartime defenserole of women as military officerslegal equality of women
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIn 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?Baker was the first U.S. naval officer to be honored for bravery in combatBaker was the only living African American veteran of World War II ever to receive the medalBaker commanded the first Marine brigade to land at Normandy during World War IIBaker was the only recipient to serve in both World War I and World War II
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThis diagram indicates that during World War II the federal government —provided technological training for soldiers on the battlefielddeveloped a new weapon designed to gain a strategic advantage over enemiesinstituted a disaster-preparedness program for the civilian populationnationalized industries considered essential to national security
- 15. Multiple ChoiceOn D-Day, General Dwight Eisenhower and the Allied Powersinvaded the stormy beaches of Normandy to push the Germans out of Normandyinvaded Japan to defeat the Japaneseattacked Pearl Harbor
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of these Texans was the most decorated war hero of World War II?
Admiral Chester Nimitz
Cleto Rodriguez
Audie Murphy
Bessie Coleman
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to American POW's when they surrendered in the Philippines?executedBataan Death Marchthey were sent to Chinese death campsthey were released
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the U.S. foreign policy from 1921 - 1941?IsolationismExpansionismGunboat DiplomacyMoral Diplomacy
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich three countries will form the Axis Powers during World War II?France, Great Britain, & The Soviet UnionGermany, Italy, & JapanUnited States, Canada, & MexicoGermany, Austria, & Turkey
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