Question 1

Which issue best characterized the years leading to the Second World War?

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Rise of dictators and totalitarian states

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Concern for climate change and conservation

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Expansion of the race for space flight

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Introduction of new information technology

Question 2

Which set of events is correctly sequenced in chronological order?

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Nazism begins in Germany     Hitler invades Poland     France surrenders to Germany     The United States is attacked at Pearl Harbor

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France surrenders to Germany,    Hitler invades Poland,    Nazism begins in Germany,     The United States is attacked at Pearl Harbor

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Nazism begins in Germany,     Hitler invades Poland,     The United States is attacked at Pearl Harbor,    France surrenders to Germany

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The United States is attacked at Pearl Harbor,      Hitler invades Poland,      Nazism begins in Germany,      France surrenders to Germany

Question 3

Which of the following is one reaction of the United states to the Second World War during the years of the war?

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Creating internment caps for Japanese Americans

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Recognizing the right of women to vote

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Building long-range V1 and V2 rockets

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Lowering taxes to improve economic conditions

Question 4

One reason President Roosevelt's leadership of the Lend-Lease program was considered effective is

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he engaged U.S. power in the war while maintaining international newtrality

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he gained new US territories that would provide a wealth of natural resources

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he promised nations in Latin America the protection of the US military

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he implemented a widespread recover plan to reduce US unemployment

Question 5

Which of the following best summarize the role of the United States during the Second World War?

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Though unwilling and not completely prepared, the United States entered the war and quickly transformed it economy to become a major war power that was crucial in the defeat of the Axis powers

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The United States was the first to declare war on the Axis powers after spending a decade stockpiling resources and building American military might that brought about a quick end to fighting

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After being persuaded by Britain and the Soviet Union, the United States willingly entered the war and supplied critical military hardware and technology to defeat the Axis powers after many years of costly battles

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The United States maintained neutrality until the last year of the war when the use of the atomic bomb brought a quick conclusion to fighting

Question 6

To INCREASE the money supply during World War II, the federal government raised

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income taxes

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union dues

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food prices

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interest rates

Question 7

What effect id dAmerican entry into World War II have on the economy?

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ended the Great Depression

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stated the Great Depression

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brought on the civil rights movement

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finished the great Society

Question 8

Radar was developed during World War II to meet the needs of which of the following industries

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aviation

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automobile

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energy

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health care

Question 9

Which of the following was an economic effect of World War Ii on the American home front?

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increased employment of African American males

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increased production of automobiles

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decreased employment of female laborers

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decreased production of Liberty Bonds

Question 10

During which time span was the Second World War?

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1939-1945

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1933-1939

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1941-1945

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1931-1944

Question 11

Which event was the immediate cause for US entry into the Second World War?

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The Japanese navy attacking Pearl Harbor

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The Japanese army attacking China

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The German army moving into Belgium

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The German air force bombing Great Britain

Question 12

How did the United States contribute to the Second World War prior to officially declaring war?

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Providing arms and ships to friendly European nations fighting Germany

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Negotiating peace treaties between hostile European powers

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Fighting secretly with the underground French resistance movement

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Expanding domination over the Central Asian nations that supported Japan

Question 13

How did the leadership of President Franklin D. Roosevelt better prepare the United States for the Second World War?

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His use of the Lend-Lease Act led many American industries to convert to military production

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His development of the United Nations helped to plan the post-war world

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His personal friendship with Germany's Hitler delayed the outbreak of war, allowing the American military to create a large standing army.

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His embargo against Germany led to fewer losses of transit ships

Question 14

How did civilians help the US government pay for the war effort?

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bought war bonds

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held fundraisers

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bought war posters

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promoted raffles

Question 15

Why did the US government urge civilians to plant Victory Gardens during the Second World war?

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food was needed for the soldiers overseas

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food needed to be sent to the Chinese for the war

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food products were used to make uniforms

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food products had little value for retailers

Question 16

How did the United States government increase the availability fo critical materials and supplies for the war effort?

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inposed civilian rationing of needed products and supplies

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recovered and reused enemy weapons and armaments

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encouraged civilians to join the Red Cross

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limited trade with hostile governments

Question 17

During WWII American Indians used their traditional heritage to become __________.  African Americans were limited in their service because of segregation, but many distinguished themselves as ___________.

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code talkers ...... airmen

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airmen .... infantrymen

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truck drivers ...... cavalrymen

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cooks..... code talkers

Question 18

What was the main reason Executive Order 9066 was issued?

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Americans feared a Japanese attack on the West Coast and that Japanese Americans may support the Axis powers

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Americans wanted revenge for the attack on Pearl Harbor

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the US was preparing to return Japanese - Americans to Japan

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The order amounted to a declaration of war on Japan and supported the Allied powers

Question 19

Early in World War II, General Patton helped the Allies gain control of what area of operations

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North Africa

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Russian Front

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Middle East

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Pacific Theater

Question 20

Why is the Battle of Midway considered a turning point in the Second World War?

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The loss of four large aircraft carriers caused a halt to the Pacific advance of Japanese forces

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The battle forced the surrender of Japan

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The Soviet Union entered the war against Germany and Japan

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The defeat of German tank divisions in North Africa limited any further advances by Nazi forces

Question 21

Why would the actions of the Flying Tigers during the Second Warld War by considered patriotic?

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They were former pilots of the US Armed Forces who voluntarily flew with the Chinese Air Force to resist Japanese aggression

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They were a group of African-American aviators who heroically served in Europe during a time of racial segregation in the US Armed Forces

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They were pilots who volunteered with the British Ari Force to defend against German attacks during the Battle of Britain

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They were rafted pilots who flew numerous successful mission over Europe.

Question 22

The practice of encrypting is to convert communication into nonsense so anyone else intercepting it does not understand the message.  The study of encrypted communications is called CRYPTOGRAPHY.                                           Which cryptographic technique of the United States military remained unbroken by the Axis powers during the Second World War

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Use of American Indian languages to create encrypted messages

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Use of an encryption based on the mathematical concept of pi

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Use of Enigma machines to create encrypted messages

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Use of an encryption based on a complex form of Morse code

Question 23

the Office of War Information was greatly concerned about war posters that were appearing across America during the Earl years of World War II.  Why were they MOST concerned?

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They feared information from posters could be used by the enemy.

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They were being created by American communists to promote war.

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They feared Americans were too easily influenced by the enemy.

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They resented other agencies taking power from the OWI.

Question 24

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

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first African-American aviators involved in World War II

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successful flyers of varied ethnic backgrounds in World War II

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first official Hispanic flying unit in World War II

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Navajo Indians who conducted airstrikes in World War II

Question 25

Which US Army general served as the commander of Allied forces in Eurpoe and later was elected President of the United States?

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General Dwight D Eisenhower

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General George S Patton

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General Omar Bradley

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General Douglas MacArthur

Question 26

Eisenhower : Europe  :: _____________ : Pacific

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MacArthur

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Bradley

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Montgomery

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Rommel

Question 27

Which set of events is in correct chronological order?

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1.  Japanese forces launch a surprise attack against the naval base at Pearl Harbor.  2.  Allied forces launch the D-Day invasion of Europe.  3.  Vice President Harry S Truman becomes president after Franklin Roosevelt's death.  4.  The United States uses the atomic bomb on Hiroshima

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1. Japanese forces launch a surprise attack against the naval base at Pearl Harbor.  2.  Vice President Harry S Truman becomes president after Franklin Roosevelt's death.   3.  Allied forces launch the D-Day invasion of Europe.  4.  The United States uses the atomic bomb on Hiroshima

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1.  The United States uses the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.  2.  Vice President Harry S Truman becomes president after Franklin Roosevelt's death.  3.  Japanese forces launch a surprise attack against the naval bast at Pearl Harbor.  4.  Allied forces launch the D-Day invasion of Europe

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1.  Vice President Harry S Truman becomes president after Franklin Roosevelt's death.  2.  Japanese forces launch a surprise attack against the naval base at Pearl Harbor.   3.  The United States uses the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.  4.  Allied forces launch the D-Day invasion of Europe.

Question 28

Which new technology gave President Truman the confidence to issue this ultimatum to Japan?

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The atomic bomb

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The aircraft carrier

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Sherman tanks

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Chemical Weapons

Question 29

Which brash American general and brilliant tank commander led the Third Army of the Untied States in the final assault on Germany?

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General George S. Patton

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General Omar Bradley

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General Douglas MacArthur

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General Dwight D. Eisenhower

Question 30

Under General Omar Bradley, US troops during World War II did all of the following EXCEPT

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lead an air strike over North Africa

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establish contact with troops in the Soviet Union

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fight on the beach at Normandy

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liberate the city of Paris

Question 31

Why would the actions of the Flying Tigers during the Second World War by considered patriotic?

Accepted Answer

They were former pilots of the US Armed Forces who volutarily flew with the Chinese Air Force to resist Japanese aggression.

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They were drafted pilots who flew numerous successful missions over Europe

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They were a group of African-American aviators who heroically served in Europe during a time of racial segregation in the US Armed Forces.

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They were pilots who volunteered with the British Air Force to defend against German attacks during the Battle of Britain.

Question 32

What role did General George Patton play early in World War II?

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He helped end Rommel's campaign in North Africa

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He encouraged President Truman to use the atomic bomb

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He led airstrikes against German industrial centers

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He led American forces during the D-Day invasion.

Question 33

While Hitler was expanding into Europe, Japan, a member of the _____________ was expanding into ___________ threatening US trade.

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Axis powers ......  China

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Allied Powers ...... Pearl Harbor

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Axis Powers ...... Russia

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Asian Union ......  China

Question 34

How did fighting the Axis powers on multiple fronts in Europe contribute to Allied victory in World War II?

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They could spread German defenses across long distances.

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They could blockade Germany from its northern suppliers

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They could eliminate the need for Soviet forces

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They could gain provisions from neutral Switzerland.

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