Why is D-Day (June 6, 1944) considered a turning point in World War II?

The landing of Allied troops forced Germany to fight on the western front.

A string of Russian victories led to their control over eastern Europe.

The death of Hitler left Germany without clear military leadership.

Dropping the first nuclear bomb quickly led to Japan’s surrender.

During World War II, the federal government reacted to shortages of various goods by

raising prices to increase consumer demand

increasing imports when shortages developed

The Nuremberg trials following WWII were significant because they

held individuals accountable for their actions during wartime

pardoned the political leaders of Japan

forced nations to pay war damages to the victors

were conducted by citizens of the nations that lost the war

In the 1950s, the United States became involved in the Vietnam War. Why did the United States become involved in this war?

to stop the spread of communism to South Vietnam

to prevent the collapse of the government of North Vietnam

to stop Vietnam from taking over Hong Kong

to prevent attacks against United States shipping

How did the US respond to finding out that the Soviets had missiles in Cuba?

They placed a naval blockade around Cuba.

They sent the Air Force to bomb Cuba

They began placing missiles in the Soviet Union.

They invaded Cuba and the Soviet Union.

Why is the Cold War called a "cold" war?

There was never direct fighting between the two superpowers

The areas affected were in the polar regions of the world

The war was fought during winter months only

Leaders of the superpowers were sick with coughs and fevers

Which factor contributed to the changing attitudes of the American public about U.S.involvement in the Vietnam War?

Graphic coverage by television news

Propaganda films by antiwar protestors

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

There was strong disagreement in the US about American involvement in the Vietnam War.

A sizable anti-war movement emerged in the US over the war

Most Americans feared if Vietnam fell to Communism, neighboring states would be threatened.

Most Americans felt that conflict was a civil war and we should be involved.

After the fall of the USSR, what did many parts of the former USSR do?

Break away from Soviet Union and become independent

Attempt to reestablish communism

Establish their own communist government

Change their economic system to the command economy system

What was the immediate cause of World War I (the spark)?

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

How did the role of women change during WWI?

They kept the nations economy going and worked in wartime industries

Why did the Senate reject the Versailles Treaty?

to keep the United States free from foreign entanglements and affairs

to express opposition to the harsh sanctions imposed on Germany

to avoid the dues for membership in the League of Nations

to reduce U.S. military forces in Europe

What argument did Woodrow Wilson use to convince congress to enter World War I?

making the world safe for democracy

retaliating against the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor

helping the neutral powers in their defense

removing the Nazi threat from the world

Why did the Treaty of Versailles anger many Germans after WWI?

forced Germany to pay reparations

It made Germany restore it's empire

required all German-speaking Europeans to return to Germany

President Franklin Roosevelt asked Congress to pass a series of acts called the New Deal. Which is one way the New Deal helped people during the Great Depression?

It created programs to put people back to work.

It gave all people the right to vote.

It let all new immigrants become American citizens.

It let people travel around the country freely.

During the 1930s, poor land management and severe drought conditions across parts of the Midwest resulted in the

development of Dust Bowl conditions on the Great Plains

formation of the United States Department of Agriculture

growth of the Populist movement

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How did Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs impact the outcome of the war?

Germany surrendered and fighting ended in Europe

Thousands of Americans died fighting in Japan after their retaliation

Japan was forced to surrender ending WWII

America surrendered and WWII ended

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Which event pulled the United States into WWII?

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

The attack on Fort Sumter

The bombing of Pearl Harbor

The sinking of the Lusitania

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Allied Powers during WWII included:

Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States

Great Britain, Japan, the Soviet Union, and the United States

Germany, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States

Germany, Japan, Italy, and the United States

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Axis Powers during WWII included:

Great Britain, Germany, and the Soviet Union

Germany, Italy, and Japan

Great Britain, France, and Japan

Germany, Japan, and the Soviet Union

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Why were Japanese-Americans ordered to internment camps in 1942?

Americans wanted to send Japanese-Americans away so that they could take their property and businesses.

Americans feared Japanese-Americans had possible involvement with Japan after the
attack on Pearl Harbor.

Americans thought the Japanese-Americans were to blame for the spread of Communism.

Americans felt the Japanese-Americans should be blamed for starting of WWII.

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What was the “Holocaust”?

the air war between France and Germany

it forbade Jews from taking their money with then if they left the country

the systematic killing of 6,000,000 Jews as well as other groups

none of these

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The Nuremberg Trials did not prosecuted people for

War Crimes

Crimes against Humanity

Crimes Against Peace

Crimes Against the Environment

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Final Review Part II - 8th grade

How did Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs impact the outcome of the war?

Which event pulled the United States into WWII?

Allied Powers during WWII included:

Axis Powers during WWII included:

Why were Japanese-Americans ordered to internment camps in 1942?

What was the “Holocaust”?

The Nuremberg Trials did not prosecuted people for

Allied soldiers invaded northern France on the beaches of Normandy. This is known as:

What is restricting how much people can buy?

Why is D-Day (June 6, 1944) considered a turning point in World War II?

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