World War II Review #1

Front

What was the name for the secret project to build an atomic bomb?

Back

Manhattan Project

Front

Which industry was well suited to change over to military equipment production? Options: clothing, steel, culinary, automobile

Back

automobile

Front

Which future president served as commander during the French invasion?

Back

Dwight Eisenhower

Front

Who was the British leader that signed an appeasement with Hitler?

Back

Neville Chamberlain

Front

Who was the fascist leader of Italy?

Back

Benito Mussolini

Front

Which act permitted the US to sell arms to warring countries on a cash & carry basis?

Back

Neutrality Act 1939

Front

Which was a major cause of the rise dictators in Europe after WW1? Options: economic prosperity, Treaty of Versailles, redrawing of European borders, German win of WWI

Back

Treaty of Versailles

Front

The D-Day Allied invasion of France took place where?

Back

Normandy

Front

What is the name of the program that encouraged African-Americans to join the war effort?

Back

Double V

Front

Who was the American General overseeing the Pacific Theater?

Back

General Douglas MacArthur