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What event led to the U.S. entry into the war?a. the Japanese invasion of Indochinab. the German assault on Moscowc. the German siege of Leningradd. the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
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3. What event led to the U.S. entry into the war?a. the Japanese invasion of Indochinab. the German assault on Moscowc. the German siege of Leningradd. the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
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D-Day refers to the day on whicha. the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.b. the United States entered the war.c. the Allies staged a massive assault in Northern Franced. the Germans surrendered.
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D-Day refers to the day on whicha. the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.b. the United States entered the war.c. the Allies staged a massive assault in Northern Franced. the Germans surrendered.
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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor killed more than _____________ Americans. a. 2,300b. 1,500c. 2 milliond. 23,000
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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor killed more than _____________ Americans. a. 2,300b. 1,500c. 2 milliond. 23,000
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“Rosie the Riveter” was a symbol of what?a. women’s new role in the US workforce during the warb. Women’s new role in the US military during the warc. The government’s call for economic sacrifice to help the
war effortd. The need for citizens to purchase war bonds as part of
their patriotic duty
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“Rosie the Riveter” was a symbol of what?a. women’s new role in the US workforce during the warb. Women’s new role in the US military during the warc. The government’s call for economic sacrifice to help the
war effortd. The need for citizens to purchase war bonds as part of
their patriotic duty
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Why did the United States hesitate to become involved in World War II after Hitler invaded Poland?a. The United States supported Hitler and wanted him to
have time to withdraw.b. The United States was at war with Japan and did not want
to fight Germany too.c. Isolationism was widespread in the United States, and
citizens did not want war.d. US forces were not strong enough to fight a war and
needed more time to train.
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Why did the United States hesitate to become involved in World War II after Hitler invaded Poland?a. The United States supported Hitler and wanted him to
have time to withdraw.b. The United States was at war with Japan and did not want
to fight Germany too.c. Isolationism was widespread in the United States, and
citizens did not want war.d. US forces were not strong enough to fight a war and
needed more time to train.
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The American commander of the Allied land forces in the Pacific during World War II was a. Dwight D. Eisenhowerb. Charles de Gaullec. Douglas Mac Arthurd. Erwin Rommel
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The American commander of the Allied land forces in the Pacific during World War II was a. Dwight D. Eisenhowerb. Charles de Gaullec. Douglas Mac Arthurd. Erwin Rommel
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The prime minister of Great Britain during World War II was ______________. a. Erwin Rommelb. Arnold Schoenbergc. Douglas MacArthurd. Winston Churchill
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The prime minister of Great Britain during World War II was ______________. a. Erwin Rommelb. Arnold Schoenbergc. Douglas MacArthurd. Winston Churchill
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Who am I? I directed the Allied occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951 and I was a highly decorated soldier in WWI. a. Winston Churchillb. Charles de Gaullec. Douglas Mac Arthurd. Erwin Rommel
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Who am I? I directed the Allied occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951 and I was a highly decorated soldier in WWI. a. Winston Churchillb. Charles de Gaullec. Douglas Mac Arthurd. Erwin Rommel
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General Douglas MacArthur devised the strategy of _________________ which meant that the Allies would seize islands that were not well-defended but were closer to Japan. a. island of deathb. island-hoppingc. Luftwaffed. Dunkirk
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General Douglas MacArthur devised the strategy of _________________ which meant that the Allies would seize islands that were not well-defended but were closer to Japan. a. island of deathb. island-hoppingc. Luftwaffed. Dunkirk
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Bombers under the command of _____________________ was assigned to mount a surprise attack against Japan and demonstrated Japan’s vulnerability to air attack. a. James H. Doolittleb. Charles de Gaullec. Douglas Mac Arthurd. Erwin Rommel
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Bombers under the command of _____________________ was assigned to mount a surprise attack against Japan and demonstrated Japan’s vulnerability to air attack. a. James H. Doolittleb. Charles de Gaullec. Douglas Mac Arthurd. Erwin Rommel
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Victory over Japan was finally achieved as a result of what event?a. the unconditional surrender of Germanyb. Soviet agreement to enter the war against Japanc. the capture of Iwo Jima and Okinawad. the dropping of atomic bombs on two Japanese cities
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Victory over Japan was finally achieved as a result of what event?a. the unconditional surrender of Germanyb. Soviet agreement to enter the war against Japanc. the capture of Iwo Jima and Okinawad. the dropping of atomic bombs on two Japanese cities
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How were Japanese Americans treated during the War?a. They were honored because of the brave service of the
442nd in Europe.b. They were ignored because citizens were suspicious of
German Americans.c. They were suspected of supporting Japan and force to live
in interment camps. d. They were appreciated for their willingness to serve in the
US military.
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How were Japanese Americans treated during the War?a. They were honored because of the brave service of the
442nd in Europe.b. They were ignored because citizens were suspicious of
German Americans.c. They were suspected of supporting Japan and force to live
in interment camps. d. They were appreciated for their willingness to serve in the
US military.
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Why did President Roosevelt refer to December 7, 1941 as “a day which will live in infamy”?a. It was the day Hitler invaded Poland and started World War
II in Europe.b. It was the day that Japan invaded Manchuria and started
worldwide aggression.c. It was the day German planes attacked London, Putting
Great Britain in Jeopardy.d. It was the day Japanese planes bombed Pearl Harbor,
pulling the US into war.
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Why did President Roosevelt refer to December 7, 1941 as “a day which will live in infamy”?a. It was the day Hitler invaded Poland and started World War
II in Europe.b. It was the day that Japan invaded Manchuria and started
worldwide aggression.c. It was the day German planes attacked London, Putting
Great Britain in Jeopardy.d. It was the day Japanese planes bombed Pearl Harbor,
pulling the US into war.
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Which of the following best explains why the Japanese decided to attack Pearl Harbor?a. Japan wanted to keep the United States neutral to allow
Europe to manage its own problems.b. Japan wanted to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet in order to
successfully expand its territory without being threatened by the U.S. Navy.
c. The United States should aid European nations resisting German aggression.
d. The United States should send aid to Japan in to secure victory over the Allies.
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Which of the following best explains why the Japanese decided to attack Pearl Harbor?a. Japan wanted to keep the United States neutral to allow
Europe to manage its own problems.b. Japan wanted to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet in order to
successfully expand its territory without being threatened by the U.S. Navy.
c. The United States should aid European nations resisting German aggression.
d. The United States should send aid to Japan in to secure victory over the Allies.
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Which of the following statements best summarizes the US Supreme Court’s ruling in Korematsu V. United States?a. The U. S. Constitution cannot be used to check the power
of the military during a time of war.b. The courts defer to Congress and the president over
questions of national security during a time of warc. While Japanese citizens can be sent to internment camps,
U.S. citizens of Japanese ancestry cannot.d. Any person of Japanese ancestry is considered a national
security risk and is subject to internment.
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Which of the following statements best summarizes the US Supreme Court’s ruling in Korematsu V. United States?a. The U. S. Constitution cannot be used to check the power
of the military during a time of war.b. The courts defer to Congress and the president over
questions of national security during a time of warc. While Japanese citizens can be sent to internment camps,
U.S. citizens of Japanese ancestry cannot.d. Any person of Japanese ancestry is considered a national
security risk and is subject to internment.
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Which event was most significant in the U.S. decision to enter WWII?a. The Great Depressionb. The attack on Pearl Harborc. The Red Scared. The news of the Holocaust
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Which event was most significant in the U.S. decision to enter WWII?a. The Great Depressionb. The attack on Pearl Harborc. The Red Scared. The news of the Holocaust
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What was an important aspect of the Allied victory in the Battle of Midway?a. It provided Australia with a strategic base in the
Solomon Island.b. It undermined Japan’s capacity to wage an
offensive war.c. It enabled the United States to learn of the
strategic plans of its enemies.d. It shifted the balance of power in Asia to the
British.
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What was an important aspect of the Allied victory in the Battle of Midway?a. It provided Australia with a strategic base in the
Solomon Island.b. It undermined Japan’s capacity to wage an
offensive war.c. It enabled the United States to learn of the
strategic plans of its enemies.d. It shifted the balance of power in Asia to the
British.
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During WWII, J. Robert Oppenheimer oversaw the effort to:a. Launch the V-2 rocket.b. Train Navajo code talkers.c. Develop the atomic bomb.d. Prosecute Nazi war criminals.
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During WWII, J. Robert Oppenheimer oversaw the effort to:a. Launch the V-2 rocket.b. Train Navajo code talkers.c. Develop the atomic bomb.d. Prosecute Nazi war criminals.
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During WWII, the battle that halted Japanese military expansion and enabled the U.S. Navy to begin offensive operations in the Pacific was fought in which of the following locations?a. Iwo Jimab. Midway Islandc. Okinawad. The Philippines
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During WWII, the battle that halted Japanese military expansion and enabled the U.S. Navy to begin offensive operations in the Pacific was fought in which of the following locations?a. Iwo Jimab. Midway Islandc. Okinawad. The Philippines
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“The Best immediate defense of the US is the success of Great Britain in defending itself.” What idea was Roosevelt justifying?a. They United States should remain neutral allowing Europe
to manage its own problems.b. The British Empire ‘s global influence would prove to be an
asset in defeating Germany.c. The United States should aid European nations resisting
German aggression.d. The British must prove they are capable of military victory
before the US supports their cause.
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“The Best immediate defense of the US is the success of Great Britain in defending itself.” What idea was Roosevelt justifying?a. They United States should remain neutral allowing Europe
to manage its own problems.b. The British Empire ‘s global influence would prove to be an
asset in defeating Germany.c. The United States should aid European nations resisting
German aggression.d. The British must prove they are capable of military victory
before the US supports their cause.
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500 points