US History 2💯 Final Exam (Part 2M)

Front

The US agreed to help what nation with the Lend Lease Act before World War II?

Back

The Soviet Union

Answer explanation

The Lend Lease Act, enacted in 1941, allowed the US to provide military aid to allies. The Soviet Union received significant support under this act, especially after Germany invaded it, making it the correct answer.

Front

Fill in the blank: The Nuremburg Trials were held to prosecute Nazis who helped carry out the ______.

Back

Final Solution

Answer explanation

The Nuremberg Trials were held to prosecute Nazis for their role in the Final Solution, which was the plan to exterminate the Jewish population during World War II. The other options are unrelated to these trials.

Front

Fill in the blank: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ______.

Back

It banned discrimination based on race & gender

Answer explanation

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark legislation that banned discrimination based on race and gender, promoting equality and protecting civil rights, making the first answer choice correct.

Front

A characteristic of the “Reagan Revolution” in government during the 1980’s was ______.

Back

Appointing “judicial restraint” judges

Answer explanation

A characteristic of the Reagan Revolution was the appointment of judges who favored 'judicial restraint,' emphasizing limited judicial intervention in legislative matters, contrasting with more activist judicial philosophies.

Front

Which immigrant groups were most prominent in building the first transcontinental railroad?

Back

Chinese & Irish

Answer explanation

The first transcontinental railroad was primarily built by Chinese and Irish immigrant laborers. The Chinese worked on the Central Pacific Railroad, while the Irish were significant in the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Front

What event marked the start of World War II?

Back

Hitler invades Poland

Answer explanation

World War II began on September 1, 1939, when Hitler invaded Poland. This act of aggression prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany, marking the official start of the conflict.

Front

Which act allowed the US to help England during World War II?

Back

Lend-Lease Act

Answer explanation

The Lend-Lease Act allowed the neutral US to provide military aid to England during World War II, facilitating support without direct involvement in the conflict.

Front

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad?

Back

Crushing German defeat

Answer explanation

The Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943) marked a significant turning point in World War II, resulting in a crushing defeat for the German forces. The Soviet victory halted the German advance into the Soviet Union and boosted Allied morale.

Front

What was the outcome of the battles at Iwo Jima and Okinawa?

Back

Difficult invasions close to Japan

Answer explanation

The battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa were marked by fierce resistance from Japanese forces, making them difficult invasions for the US. These battles were crucial in bringing the war closer to Japan, rather than being easy victories.

Front

Fill in the blank: Truman ordered a-bombs to be dropped on _______ and Nagasaki.

Back

Hiroshima

Answer explanation

Truman ordered atomic bombs to be dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Hiroshima was the first city targeted, making it the correct answer to fill in the blank.