US History WW2 Review

What was the effect of D-Day ?

• Turned the war in favor of Germany

• Forced Germans to fight the war on 2 fronts

• Established France as a superpower

• Diverted attention from Pacific allowing Japan to take back lands

What was Hitlers final solution?

• fake experiments using topics like oxygen deprivation

• construction of walled ghettos in Polish cities

• Plans to exterminate all Jews living in the Third Reich regions

• Force all undesirable groups to become useful members of society

Why didn't the U.S. help with the Holocaust right away?

• They had no idea it was happening

• They were too busy

• They didn't care about foreign problems

• They used their resources defeating Hitler and none were left

Why did the world "appease" other countries during the 1930's?

• Because Germany couldn't be defeated

• Because countries like Soviet Union would get what they deserve

• Because many countries wanted to be taken over

• the world did not want another devastating war

What did African Americans do at home during WW2?

• Got jobs in national defense

• carried out protests

• served in non segregated military units

• Joined organizations dedicated to fighting segregation

Who founded the Fascist party?

• Hitler

• Japanese leaders

• Mussolini

• Stalin

Which of the following was NOT and Allied Power during WW2?

• Great Britain

• Italy

• Russia

• United States

What year did the U.S. enter WW2?

• 1939

• 1941

• 1945

• 1940

Which of the following was NOT a long term effect of WW2?

• Communism disappears

• Communism Spreads

• Tensions Rise

• Power Shifts

What was a major reason Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?

• The U.S. embargo against Japan was hurting the economy

• They didn't like their strategies

• They were jealous of the United States

• They wanted more ships for themselves