World War II Review

Which of the following was not a reason why some Americans wanted to adopt isolationism?

• Fear of dictators in Europe

• Fear another War would hurt the economy

• The belief that the US was far enough away from Europe to avoid conflict

• A desire to sell war materials to Britain

What did the Neutrality Acts specifically outlaw?

• Giving loans to Warring nations

• Selling weapons on a 'cash and carry' basis

• The manufacturing of weapons

• Large naval ships, like battleships

How did President Roosevelt get around the 'Cash and Carry' rules of the Neutrality Acts?

• He gave loans to Great Britain

• He transported weapons to Britain on US ships

• He allowed Britain to pay later or trade land leases for weapons

• He sent US naval ships to protect British shipping

What was the name of the US program that provided war materials to Britain, China, and the Soviet Union?

• Neutrality Acts

• Treaty of Versailles

• Clayton Anti-Trust Act

• Lend-Lease Act

What nations were part of the Axis alliance?

• Germany, Japan, Italy

• Britain, France, Soviet Union

• US, China, Soviet Union

• Germany, Britain, France

What nations were part of the Allies?

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• Britain, Germany, France

• Britain, France, Soviet Union

• Italy, China, Japan

What is an economic impact of World War II?

• Censorship

• Japanese Internment

• Rationing

• Limiting of free speech

What is a political impact of World War II

• Censorship

• Rationing

• Scrap drives

• More women working in factories

What is a social effect of World War II?

• Limits on free speech

• Greater opportunities for women and minorities

• Censorship

• Rationing

What does 'total war' mean?

• Every citizen who can, is expected to support the war effort

• Supporting racism and discrimination

• Creating global alliances

• The use of limited warfare