World War 2 Retest

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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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Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War II?

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To establish military bases for use in further attacks (“island hopping”).

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The Tuskegee Airmen are notable for being

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The first African American pilots in the United States military

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Why did the U.S. 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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How did civilians help the U.S. government pay for the war effort?

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Bought war bonds

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Navajo soldiers' contribution to the Allied war effort during WWII

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Encoding military communications for secure transmission

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Which reason did the federal government give for placing Japanese Americans in internment camps during the Second World War?

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A fear Japanese Americans may support forces fighting the United States

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Which action prompted the United States to officially enter World War II?

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The Japanese bombing of a military base

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What was one reason Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor?

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U.S. trade sanctions had caused shortages of oil, gas, and rubber.

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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.