Common Formative Assessment - WWII

President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to December 7, 1941, as “a date which will live in infamy” because -

• Germany invaded Poland, which led to the U. S. entering WWII.

• Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, which led to the U. S. entering WWII.

• Italy declared war on the United States, which led to the U. S. entering WWII.

• the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, which led to the U. S. entering WWII.

What was the reaction of the United States to the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• They declared war on Japan the next day

• They fled back to the US coast and let Japan have Southeast Asia

• They asked Great Britain for help

• They waited several months to see what would happen next

What was the purpose of rationing?

• increase supply of natural resources

• cause a shortage of crops

• provide supplies to the troops

The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —

• provide financial security for uninsured citizens

• safeguard the profits of struggling businesses

• ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

• allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates

Which of the following best explains the purpose in establishing the Office of War Information, that was

responsible for the images seen above?

• Generate support in the Southern U.S. for minorities groups contributions by joining the military.

• Allow American’s to feel secure in voicing dissent for participation in the war effort.

• Promote of the agenda established by the Axis leaders.

• Created to encourage Americans to help finance the war.

These World War II posters recognize the-

• return of women to the workforce after the war

• contributions of women to wartime defense

• role of women as military officers

• legal equality of women.

During World War II, Executive Order 9066 was enacted due to the belief that-

• German-Americans were considered illegal aliens and needed to deported to prevent terrorism.

• Japanese & German immigrants were protesting the U.S. entry into combat.

• Immigrants from Germany, Italy, and Japan refused to enlist in the United States military

• Japanese-Americans should be sent to interment camps as they were threats to national security

Which of these best explains how American citizens constitutional rights were compromised during World War II?

• Hispanic Americans had their rights of habeas corpus suspended.

• German Americans privately owned weapons were confiscated.

• Chinese Americans had their freedom of speech suspended.

• Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps

According to Order 9066, which people on the west coast were to be relocated?

• People of Japanese ancestry

• People of Hawaiian ancestry

• People of Native American ancestry

• People of French ancestry

Which statement best describes how World War II affected the economy in the United States?

• Gasoline was rationed, Victory Gardens were planted, and women found jobs in factories

• Many American homes bombed, industrial factories closed, & food production declined

• Factory production declined, African Americans were denied serving in the armed forces, and unemployment rose.

• Unemployment increased, businesses collapsed, and many farms failed.