SS8H9 Test Review

The United States became involved in World War II primarily because of events in

• Asia.
• Europe.
• the Pacific.
• North Africa.

President Franklin Roosevelt said that December 7, 1941, would "live in infamy" because on that day

• Germany invaded Poland.
• Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
• France was invaded by Germany.
• Japan invaded the Philippines.

The direct cause of U.S. involvement in World War II was

• Germany's invasion of Poland.
• the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
• Sinking of the Lusitania by Germany.
• Italian mistreatment of foreign nationals by the US.

When war erupted in Europe in 1939, the response of the United States was

• to remain neutral.
• to assist only Britain.
• to immediately commit combat troops to the European front.
• to send troops to Europe, but not engage the enemy in battle.

While World War II raged outside of the United States, attempts were made in the U.S. to support the war effort by

• rationing consumer goods such as food and gas.
• decreasing taxes to encourage civilian consumption.
• people giving up their homes to house soldiers stationed in that area.
• relocating persons of Italian-American descent living on the east coast.

Button Gwinnett, George Walton, and ________________ were the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia.

• Lyman Hall
• James Wright
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Oglethorpe

In the Spring of 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law a bill which allowed him to sell, loan, or give war material to countries for their defense against Axis forces. This bill was known as the

• Lend-Lease Act.
• Cash and Carry Act.
• European Recovery Program.
• Destroyers for Bases Agreement.

Which number represents the approximate location of the naval station that was bombed on December 7, 1941, launching the United States into World War II?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which is the BEST title for this list of events?

• Causes of the War of 1812
• Results of the American Revolution
• Factors Leading to the American Revolution
• Major Events During Thomas Jefferson's Presidency

A Patriot in North America in the 1770s would have MOST LIKELY supported which of these?

• boycotting British-made goods
• supporting the "Coercive Acts"
• remaining a part of Great Britain
• becoming a member of the "red coats"