Unit Test: World War II



Unit 10, World War II quizThe policy of Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, and the Lend-Lease Act were all designed tocontribute to the success of the Axis powers450532512954000relieve unemployment caused by the Great Depressionguarantee a third term to President Franklin Rooseveltaid the Allies without involving the United States in warThis World War II cartoon was used to encourage Americans to buy war bonds conserve natural resources serve in the armed forces work in war industriesThe post–World War II trials held by the Allied powers in Nuremberg, Germany, and in Japan set an international precedent byplacing blame only on civilian leadersforcing nations to pay for war damagesreturning conquered territories to their peoplesholding individuals accountable for their war crimesPrior to the start of World War II, Great Britain and France followed a policy of appeasement when theyrejected an alliance with the Soviet Unionallowed Germany to expand its territorysigned the agreements at the Yalta Conferenceopposed United States efforts to rearmIn Korematsu v. United States (1944), the Supreme Court said that the removal of Japanese Americans from their homes was constitutional becausemost Japanese Americans were not United States citizensmany Japanese Americans refused to serve in the United States Armed Forcesthis type of action was necessary during a national emergencythere was strong evidence of significant Japanese sabotage on the West Coast-200025-2540“We saved thirteen points sending Junior to bed without his supper.” Source: Esquire Magazine, 1944 (adapted)Which feature of life on the home front during World War II is most clearly illustrated by this 1944 cartoon?food rationinghousing shortagesjuvenile delinquencyconserving natural resourcesWhich statement most accurately describes the foreign policy change made by the United States between the start of World War II (1939) and the attack on Pearl Harbor (1941)?The traditional isolationism of the United States was strengthened.The nation shifted from neutrality to military support for the Allies.War was declared on Germany but not on Japan.Financial aid was offered to both the Allied and Axis powers.“. . . The people of Europe who are defending themselves do not ask us to do their fighting.They ask us for the implements of war, the planes, the tanks, the guns, the freighters which will enable them to fight for their liberty and for our security. Emphatically we must get these weapons to them, get them to them in sufficient volume and quickly enough, so that we and our children will be saved the agony and suffering of war which others have had to endure. . . .”— President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Fireside Chat,” December 29, 1940In this statement, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was asking the nation tosupport a declaration of war against Nazi Germanyadopt a policy of containmentjoin the League of Nationsbecome the “arsenal of democracy”Which congressional action not only raised money for World War II but also contributed to the national debt?requiring employers to withhold taxes from workers’ paychecks raising income tax rates selling war bonds enacting wage and price controlsWhich action best illustrates the policy of isolationism followed by the United States before it entered World War II?signing of a collective security pact with Latin American nations passage of neutrality legislation forbidding arms sales to warring nations embargo on the sale of gasoline and steel to Japan President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s exchange of American destroyers for British naval and air basesWhat was a major effect of World War II on women and minorities in the United States?They were drafted into the military.They had new opportunities in the workforce.They received equal voting rights for the first time.They were granted equal pay for equal work.President Harry Truman justified using atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 on the grounds that the Axis powers deserved total destruction.American public demanded that the bombs be used.early ending of the war would save many lives.world was ready for a demonstration of nuclear power.An economic impact of United States entry into World War II was that the United Stateswas forced to accept government ownership of most major industries.became nearly bankrupt. became a debtor nation. accelerated its recovery from the Great Depression. 4124325-27368500During World War II, this poster was used primarily to? contain the spread of communism create jobs for the unemployed gain financial support for the war convince women to fill vacant factory jobsShortly after entering World War II, the United States began the Manhattan Project towork on the development of an atomic bomb increase economic production to meet wartime demands defend New York City against a nuclear attack recruit men for the military servicesAll of the following were decided at the Yalta Conference exceptGermany would be divided into four zones of occupation by the Allies.The Soviet Union agreed to attend the upcoming conference in San Francisco, where they would join the new United Nations.The United States would share its nuclear weapons technology with the Soviet Union and Great Britain.free elections were guaranteed to the eastern European nations under Soviet control.The primary purpose for the creation of the United Nations was tofree Eastern Europe countries from communismpromote peace through international agreementssupply food to all member nationsmaintain an international armyWinston Churchill’s “iron curtain” was the imaginary line that separated democratic from communist nations in Cold War Europeimaginary line that separated UN from Communist Union nations in Cold War Europebarrier that separated East from West Berlinname given to the dividing line between North and South KoreaThe Berlin airlift was used during the Cold War torescue people fleeing West Germany.support peacekeeping efforts by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)overcome a blockade created by the Soviet Union.prevent a communist takeover of Greece and Turkey.Which United States foreign policy trend of the 1940s and 1950s did the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and Eisenhower Doctrine best represent?provision of economic, technical, and military assistance to nations threatened by communismcontinuous support of the United Nations health programseffort to increase trade with Asian and European countriesincreased commitment to strengthen NATOWhich one of the following statements about the Marshall Plan is most accurate?It was denied to all former World War II enemies.It was given to all African and Asian allies during the Cold War.It was used to rebuild European nations after World War II.It was used to refinance rearmament after World War II.The creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) illustrates a commitment to the concept ofhuman rights.colonialismisolationism.mutual defense.The major reason the United States became involved in the Korean War was thedesire to limit Japanese expansionthreat of communism spreading throughout Asiademand by the United States for Korean natural resources.need to prevent war between China and the Soviet UnionWhy is the U-2 incident considered to be a turning point in U.S.-Soviet relations?A. it demonstrated mistrust of the Soviets by the Americans and caused summit talks and a developing feeling of goodwill to break downB. Eisenhower never liked the idea of spying on the Soviets anywayC. the pilot admitted that he was spying on Soviet military basesD. the Soviets don’t like bands from Ireland What was a cause for the investigations of the House Un-American Activities Committee in the late 1940s and the investigations of a Senate committee headed by Joseph McCarthy in the early 1950s?the belief that there were Communist agents in the federal government excessive spending by the United States military the corruption and bribery of members of Congress actions of President Harry Truman that might have led to his impeachmentThe GI Bill helped soldiers who served in World War II byeliminating union seniority rules that hurt veteransrequiring women to surrender their wartime jobs to menfunding college education for veteransmandating integration of the militaryWhich of these events related to space exploration came first?launching of Sputnikdevelopment of the space shuttleNeil Armstrong walking on the moonJohn Glenn orbiting EarthThe baby boom after World War II led directly toa decrease in spending for public educationan increased demand for housinga decrease in consumer spendinga return to a rural lifestyle.Which trend occurred in United States society in the 1950s?The automobile became less important in people’s lives.Day-care services for children became widely available.Suburban areas developed rapidly.The number of marriages and the birthrate declined.A major cause of the growth of state and Federal highway systems after World War II was the increased use of mass transit systems.return of city dwellers to farm areas.rapid development of suburbs.growing prosperity of inner-city areas. “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty.” - John F. KennedyThis statement best supports a foreign policy of containment.colonialism.neutrality.noninvolvement.The U.S. policy of brinkmanship depended, for its success, on Soviet fears of espionagenuclear warloss of prestigeGerman reunificationWhich statement about the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) is most accurate?The United States wanted to establish missile sites in Cuban territory.The Communist government in Cuba was overthrown.The crisis showed that the United States and the Soviet Union could agree on total disarmament.The crisis brought the two major world powers very close to war.President John F. Kennedy supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort toremove a communist dictator from power stop the flow of illegal drugs to the United States support Fidel Castro’s efforts for reform rescue hostages held by Cuban freedom fightersThe Peace Corps was established by President John F. Kennedy in an effort to providesupport to developing nations of the world job training for the unemployed markets for consumer goods teachers for inner-city areasWhat does this photograph indicate about the United States in the 1950s?Extraordinary steps were taken to hide atomic weapons. The nation had become the only nuclear superpower. Much fear was created by the Cold War. Only government officials would be safe in a nuclear attack. Short Answer. Answer each of the following questions using complete sentences. Support your answers with specific details, examples, etc., for full credit.Describe how America’s involvement in World War 2 impact TWO groups of Americans. (support your answer with specific details) (8 points)In your opinion, did the United States make the right decision in dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? (Write a paragraph of 5 to 7 sentences explaining the arguments for both sides and defending your opinion. Use several specific facts and details from our lesson in class.) (9 points)“Korematsu was not excluded from the militaryarea because of hostility to him or hisrace. He was excluded because we are at warwith the Japanese Empire, because the . . .authorities feared an invasion of our WestCoast and felt constrained to take propersecurity measures.”—Justice Hugo BlackKorematsu v. United States, 1944?Which generalization is supported by this quotation?Individual rights need to be maintained in national emergencies. The Supreme Court lacks the power to block presidential actions taken during wartime. Individual rights can be restricted under certain circumstances. Only the Supreme Court can alter the constitutional rights of American citizens.Prior to United States entry into World War II, Congress passed the Cash-and-Carry Act of 1939 and the Lend-Lease Act of 1941. These foreign policy actions showed that the United Statesgave equal support to both the Allied and Axis Powers attempted to contain the spread of communism maintained a strict policy of isolationism became increasingly drawn into the war in EuropeThe war crimes trials of German and Japanese military officials following World War II established thatit is difficult to convict leaders of crimes against humanity civil liberties must be expanded for civilians during wartime individuals can be held responsible for wartime atrocities against civilians genocidal acts are acceptable during wartimeSpeaker A: “The current situation has necessitated that more women enter the workforce.”?Speaker B: “My family will have to get along without sugar and flour this week.”?Speaker C: “I say we should continue to support our president, even if a president has never been elected to four terms before now.”?Speaker D: “I support the government in everything it has to do, to be sure we are safe from fascism here at home.”?Which situation is Speaker B describing?destruction of crops during wartime need for importation of food products food rationing to support a war effort limitation of agricultural production through farm subsidies ................
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