UNIT 9 WW II

What was the biggest reason for the U.S. not declaring war on Germany, after they invaded Poland?

• Many Americans supported Isolationism

• Germany and the U.S. had a Non-Aggression Pact

• The U.S. feared Hitler's retaliation

• The Great Depression prevented the U.S. from doing so

What was one reason Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor?

• The U.S. strategy of island hopping had disturbed Pacific trade routes
• The Japanese naval fleet had been defeated at the Battle of Midway
• Japanese Americans had been relocated to internment camps
• U.S. trade sanctions had caused shortages of oil, gas, and rubber

What policy allowed the U. S. to sell weapons to other countries if they paid in full and provided their own transportation? (a)  

• Policy of Appeasement
• Policy of Wartime Weapons
• Neutrality Acts
• Cash and Carry Policy

"Rosie the Riveter" was a representation of all the _____________ who stepped up and joined the war effort to help make supplies.

• Women
• Men
• Children
• Immigrants

Americans at home supported the war effort by conserving and _________________ resources to leave more for the troops. 

• Rationing
• Reserving
• Retiring
• Recognizing

____________ gardens were planted all over the country so families could have fresh produce, and save some for the troops.

• Victory
• Variegated
• Variety
• Vengeance 

Which of the following items were among those rationed?

• Meat, gas, sugar
• Grapes, nuts, cereal
• Water, milk, juice
• Toys, clothes, books

Japanese Americans were sent to __________________ camps, due to many Americans fearing they were spies.

• internment
• concentration
• death
• work

During World War II, this poster was used primarily to

• contain the spread of communism
• create jobs for the unemployed
• gain financial support for the war

The Tuskegee Airmen were a all ______unit that fought in World War II?

• Native American
• Asian American
• African American
• Italian American