World War II Quiz
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- Q1Based on the lecture/slideshow from Week Three Day One, which is not a cause of WWII?The rise of Totalitarian dictators, both Fascist and Communist, who were violent and sought to expand their empire.The Great Depression led people in countries around the world to look for strong leaders to help.The United States had the largest army in the world, leaving other countries jealous.Treaty of Versailles was unfair to Germany30s
- Q2Based on the lecture slideshow on Week Three Day Two, what was one way people at home during WWII sacrificed?Women and children were forced to work in factories.Men and women were forced into the military.People were forced to buy more gas and groceries to keep the American economy strong.Households were issued ration books and could only buy so much of certain items.30s
- Q3Based on the lecture/slideshow from Week Three Day Three, what are the reasons a genocide happens?To convince that group not to leave the country, To punish themselves, to increase tourism. To increase the population,To lower the population, To get revenge because the other group attacked first, to ruin the economyOne group blaming another for social or economic problems, A group being seen as a threat during times of war, Extreme racismTo win the other group over as an ally, to lose money, To convince that group not to leave the country,30s
- Q4According to the article on Week Three Day Four, what did the Disney Studios support during World War II?the American war effort through propagandathe career of Hal Olsenthe Axis Powersthe construction of ambulances30s
- Q5Which war is most closely associated with this cartoon?World War IIRusso-Japanese WarCold WarBoer War30s
- Q6Which statement is consistent with the author’s point concerning the Holocaust?Every generation must apologize for the failures of earlier generations.All eras of history include individuals that reject existing values.Frequent and full discussion of the historical evidence of certain events is desirable.The evils of the past are best ignored and forgotten.30s
- Q7Which aspects of World War II home-front culture do these 1940's posters reflect?national pride and employment opportunitiesmobilization and draftconserving resources and sacrificingmilitary expenditures and regulations30s
