World War II

The President of the USA at the beginning of World War II. 7.B

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Woodrow Wilson

Answer explanation

Franklin Roosevelt was the President of the USA when World War II began in 1939. He led the nation through the war until his death in 1945, making him the correct answer.

The Supreme Commander of U.S. forces in Europe. 7.F

• Dwight Eisenhower 

• Douglas MacArthur 

• George Patton 

• Chester Nimitz

Answer explanation

Dwight Eisenhower served as the Supreme Commander of U.S. forces in Europe during World War II, leading Allied operations.

Which battle is considered the turning point in the Pacific? 7.E

• D-Day

• Iwo Jima

• Midway 

• Guadalcanal

Answer explanation

The Battle of Midway, fought in June 1942, is considered the turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It marked a significant shift in naval power, as the U.S. decisively defeated the Japanese fleet, halting their expansion.

Which group of Americans experienced the greatest loss of freedoms during WWII? 7.D

•  German Americans

• Japanese Americans 

• Italian Americans

• Russian Americans

Answer explanation

Japanese Americans faced the greatest loss of freedoms during WWII, as they were forcibly relocated and interned in camps due to wartime fears of espionage and sabotage, significantly impacting their civil liberties.

Why did the U.S. Government issue ration cards? 17.A

• to assist struggling businesses

• for the lend-lease program

• to conserve resources for the war 

• to reward those loyal to the war effort

Answer explanation

The U.S. Government issued ration cards to conserve resources for the war effort. This was necessary to ensure that essential goods were available for military use and to manage shortages during World War II.

Which group helped decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces? 7.G

• Flying Tigers

• Tuskegee Airmen 

• Women's Army Corps

• Navajo Code Talkers

Answer explanation

The Tuskegee Airmen, as the first African American military aviators, played a crucial role in demonstrating the capabilities of integrated units, helping to reduce opposition to the integration of the armed forces.

What amendment was passed due to Roosevelt's record 4 Presidential elections? 19.B

• 22nd 

• 19th

• 21st

• 25th

Answer explanation

The 22nd Amendment was passed in 1951 to limit Presidents to two terms, a response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four terms in office. This amendment ensures no future President can serve more than eight years.

What was an effect of dropping an atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? 7.E

• Germany surrendered 

• The United States entered the war  

• MacArthur occupied Japan

• Korea was divided into two countries

Answer explanation

The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to Japan's surrender, which allowed General MacArthur to occupy Japan and oversee its reconstruction and demilitarization.

“Rosie the Riveter” was a wartime symbol of the growing role of women in - 17.A

• the armed forces

• the home

• the workforce 

• education

Answer explanation

"Rosie the Riveter" symbolized women's increasing participation in the workforce during World War II, as they took on roles traditionally held by men, particularly in factories and production, making "the workforce" the correct answer.

Many of the U.S. soldiers captured in the Philippines — 7.E

• were exchanged for Japanese POWs

• Died during a forced march 

• escaped from concentration camps

• remained hidden in the Philippines 

Answer explanation

Many U.S. soldiers captured in the Philippines died during the Bataan Death March, a brutal forced march to prison camps, where thousands suffered from starvation, disease, and execution.