World War II

·  Quarantine Speech
·  Lend-lease program
·  Atlantic meeting with Winston Churchill in 1941 ·  Embargo of Japan
 
These events above indicated that President Franklin D. Roosevelt, – 

• was determined to halt totalitarian aggression
• wanted to keep out of the war at any cost
• believed the United States had no reason to be concerned with the war
• was forced by public opinion to enter into the war

 President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to December 7, 1941, as “a date which will live in infamy” because -

• Germany invaded Poland, which led to the U. S. entering WWII
• Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, which led to the U. S. entering WWII
• Italy declared war on the United States, which led to the U. S. entering WWII
• the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, which led to the U. S. entering WWII

The Battle of Midway was a crucial victory for the United States because it – 

• dealt a severe blow to the Japanese navy
• was the last sea battle of the war with Japan
• was fought on Japanese territory
• destroyed Japan’s will to continue fighting

The D-Day invasion in June 1944 on the beaches of Normandy was significant in World War II because it – 

• opened a new Allied front in Europe
• avoided use of the atomic bomb against civilian targets
• forced Italy to surrender to the Axis powers
•           stopped the Soviet advances in Eastern Europe

Which of these best explains how American citizens constitutional rights were compromised during World War II?

• Hispanic Americans had their rights of habeas corpus suspended
• German Americans privately owned weapons were confiscated.
• Chinese Americans had their freedom of speech suspended
• Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps

Which of the following best explains the purpose in establishing the Office of War Information, that was responsible for the images seen above?

• Generate support in the Southern U.S. for minorities groups contributions by joining the military
• Allow American’s to feel secure in voicing dissent for participation in the war effort
• Promote of the agenda established by the Axis leaders
• Created to control the content and description of war messages

Which quotation could most likely be attributed to Omar Bradley and his role in World War II?

• “Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”
• “I have returned many times to honor the valiant men who died serving me.  Every many who set foot  in Normandy was a Hero”
• “Even when we have driven the Jew out of Germany, he remains our world enemy.”
• “The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower influenced the outcome of the war effort during WWII by- 

• serving as Commander of the U.S. Army in the Pacific  and claimed Japanese islands
• assuming the role as Army Chief of Staff and vowed to send 8 million troops to combat
• being appointed as Supreme commander of Allied forces and commander of D-Day Invasion
• fighting as a Sergeant in trench warfare that would capture over 132 Germans by himself

During World War II, Executive Order 9066 was enacted due to the belief that- 

• German-Americans were considered illegal aliens and needed to deported to prevent terrorism
• Japanese & German immigrants were protesting the U.S. entry into combat
• Immigrants from Germany, Italy, and Japan refused to enlist in the United States military
• Japanese-Americans should be sent to interment camps as they were threats to national security

Which statement best describes how World War II affected the economy in the United States?

• Gasoline was rationed, Victory Gardens were planted, and women found jobs in factories
• Many American homes bombed, industrial factories closed, & food production declined
• Factory production declined, African Americans were denied serving in the armed forces, and unemployment rose
• Unemployment increased, businesses collapsed, and many farms failed