Unit 7 Random Questions

Front

The United States dropped two atomic bombs in August 1945. What impact did these bombs have on the outcome of World War II?

Back

Japan surrendered, bringing a second-front end to World War II.

Front

Which major conflict did this image initiate with the Soviet Union?

Back

Arms race

Front

Which of the following was the primary factor leading America to enter World War II? Passage of the Lend-Lease Act, Surprise attack on United States soil, Renewal of Nazi aggression, Resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare

Back

Surprise attack on United States soil

Front

What group of people were placed in internment camps inside the United States during World War II?

Back

Japanese

Front

The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was officially upheld by which government action?

Back

a decision of the Supreme Court

Front

What finally opened up a second front in the Western theater of WWII?

Back

D-Day Invasion of Normandy

Front

What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?

Back

It was the turning point on the Eastern Front.

Front

What did Winston Churchill say had "descended across the (European) Continent," after WWII?

Back

the Iron Curtain

Front

In order to defeat the Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of World War II, Allied commanders employed which of these as a naval strategy? Options: Operation Overlord, Kangaroo Circuit, Operation Torch, Island Hopping

Back

Island Hopping

Front

Why was the Battle of Midway an important victory for the United States?

Back

it was regarded as the turning point for the Allied forces fighting the Japanese in the Pacific