World War II

According to the political cartoon, what statement best summarizes America’s policy prior to

our involvement in World War II?

• The U.S. wanted to fight against its allies.

• The U.S. wanted to begin helping its allies immediately.

• The U.S. wanted no involvement with the war in Europe.

• The U.S. wanted to remain neutral but sell war-time supplies to its allies.

The rise of fascist dictators in which of the following countries led to tensions with world

democratic nations? * (Axis Powers) Select all that apply.

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Switzerland

This headline led to which of the following?

• The United States began to help Britain with supplies.

• The United States' economy quickly recovered from the Great Depression.

• President Roosevelt asked the United States Congress to declare war on Japan.

• President Roosevelt asked the United States Congress to declare war on Italy and

  Germany.

Great Britain, United States, Soviet Union, and France were...

• Allies during World War II

• Enemies during World War II

• Countries attacked by Japan

• Countries attacked by Germany

Because of Hitler’s anti-Jewish laws, which of these occurred?

• The Axis Powers joined together as allies.

• The Holocaust began, killing over six million Jews.

• Hilter decided to invade Poland to gain more power.

• Supplies, like rubber and gas, needed to be rationed.

Due to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and Japan’s alliance with the Axis Powers, how were

Japanese-Americans treated during World War II?

• They were deported back to Japan.

• They were left alone to live life as usual.

• They were praised for having moved to the United States.

• They were rounded up and placed in internment camps.

Why were the “Tuskegee Airmen” important in U.S. history?

• They dropped the atomic bombs that ended WWII.

• They were created as a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

• They successfully defended American airspace from the Nazi air forces.

• They showed that African Americans could fight as well as white troops.

Why did U.S. citizens approve of the Lend-Lease Act?

• Most Americans did not approve of the Lend-Lease Act.

• The Lend-Lease Act would help the Axis defeat the Allies.

• The Lend-Lease Act would charge Allies money for lending war equipment to improve the

  U.S. economy.

• The Lend-Lease Act gave the Allies war supplies to keep fighting without the U.S. having

  to send its own troops.

Why did the U.S. pass the Neutrality Act of the 1930s?

• to show support for all sides

• to offer help to Great Britain

• to lend war supplies to the Allies

• to prevent the U.S. from becoming involved in the war

What was the importance of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, the first peacetime

draft in U.S. history?

• Men and women were able to register to be a part of World War II.

• The draft note stated that the United States would not take part in the wartime efforts.

• America did not believe Great Britain could defeat Germany, so it forced young men to be a part of the U.S. Army.

• Men between the ages of 21 and 45 registered and were inducted into the military so the U.S. could be more prepared for war.