VUS.9-11 Test Review

Front

Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "A date that will live in infamy" in reaction to what major event?

Back

The attack on Pearl Harbor

Front

Which event illustrates the savagery of the fight in the Pacific during World War II? Options: Geneva Conventions, Bataan Death March, Island-hopping, Blitzkrieg

Back

Bataan Death March

Front

Look at the picture. This picture shows defendants on trial at Nuremberg, Germany in 1945. Who were the defendants?

Back

Former Nazis on trial for war crimes

Front

What U.S. economic policy led to the Japanese decision to attack Pearl Harbor?

Back

Embargo on oil and gasoline

Front

The Lend-Lease Act allowed the president to -

Back

sell or lend equipment to countries to defend themselves against the Axis Powers

Front

What event triggered World War II?

Back

Germany’s invasion of Poland

Front

What military action began the liberation of France from Nazi control during World War II?

Back

Invasion of Normandy

Front

How did the United States government raise funds to support the war effort during World War II?

Back

Issued war bonds

Front

Why did women and minorities make economic gains during World War II? Options: New legislation required businesses to hire more workers. The shortage of labor created new opportunities in the workplace. Labor unions fought for equal opportunities for these groups. Colleges and technical schools were giving more degrees to these groups.

Back

The shortage of labor created new opportunities in the workplace.

Front

Look at the picture. Which all-minority military unit from World War II is pictured?

Back

Tuskegee Airmen