World War 2 Test Review

On December 7, 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Which WWII leader said: “this is a date which will live in infamy”

• Hitler

• Truman

• Roosevelt

• Hirohito

What was the opinion of many US military leaders when the first African American soldiers began training at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama?

• Leaders believed the African Americans were the best pilots in military.

• Leaders doubted that the African Americans would become skilled pilots.

• Leaders doubted that many African Americans would volunteer for military service.

• Leaders believed that the integration at Tuskegee would work throughout the military.

Which of the following did NOT influence President Truman's decision to use nuclear weapons against Japan?

• Truman's combat experiences in World War I

• the United States' goal of unconditional surrender

• Truman's desire to justify the cost of nuclear research

• the United States' goal of displaying military dominance

In the context of World War II, what was the MAIN strategic purpose of the events of D-Day?

• to create a beachhead in North Africa

• to open a second battlefront in Europe

• to support Poland against the Soviet invasion

• to punish Germany for its actions in the Battle of Britain

Which WW2 leader was willing to sacrifice his soldiers and asked them to never surrender even when they knew they would lose?

• Hitler

• Churchill

• Stalin

• Hirohito

Who ruled as a dictator and leader of the Nazi party and wanted to build a powerful military and make his country a strong nation?

• Hitler
• Mussolini
• Stalin

Who did Hitler blame for most of the Germany's problems?

• Americans
• Christians
• Muslims
• Jews

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Which 3 countries made up the Axis Powers?

• American, England, and Russia
• Sweden, Germany, and Denmark
• Italy, Russia, and Austria
• Italy, Germany, and Japan

The Allies and Hitler reached an agreement that Hitler could keep the land he had already taken if he did not invade any more countries. Hitler broke this promise when he invaded __________________.

• Denmark
• Sweden
• France
• Poland

Who was the prime minister of England?

• Roosevelt
• Churchill
• Hitler
• Truman