WWII Review

What describes the purpose of the invasion of Normandy in France (D-Day)?

• to eliminate German resistance on the Italian Peninsula

• to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge

• to launch a massive attack against the Germans in North Africa

• to open a western front to force the German army back to Berlin

Which describes a result of the attacks at Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

• The ships at Pearl Harbor were attacked.

• The United States declared war on Japan.

• The led to the unconditional surrender of Japan.

• The new technology of radar was used against Japan.

Why were many Americans wanting success of the Double V campaign?

• because Germany was close to defeat

• because the arsenal of democracy was productive

• because the atomic bombs were close to completion

• because African Americans were key to the war effort

A. Phillip Randolph’s proposed March on Washington prompted FDR to

• require businesses to give women equal pay for equal work.

• enforce equality of access to jobs for rural and urban residents.

• ban child labor for jobs in defense and manufacturing industries.

• prevent hiring discrimination by companies with government contracts.

The Lend-Lease Act occurred as part of the United States effort to do which of the following?

• persuade other nations to join the United Nations

• help the Allies fight the Axis powers

• provide technical assistance to economically developing nations

• force other nations to pay their debts to the United States

Which statement describes one precedent set by the Nuremberg Trials?

• Anyone can be prosecuted for committing crimes against humanity.

• Heads of state have immunity from being prosecuted for war crimes.

• Soldiers who commit crimes while following orders can avoid prosecution.

• An individual convicted of war crimes loses the right to appeal the decision.

How did President Truman justify the use of atomic weapons during World War II?

• by describing the strength of the Japanese military

• by promoting the scientific achievement of the United States

• by detailing the atrocities committed by the Japanese military

• by emphasizing the diplomatic efforts made by the United States

Which statement best describes how technology developed by the Manhattan Project affected World War II?

• Submarines patrolled the seas without detection.

• Radar allowed bombers to be detected in bad weather.

• The use of penicillin saved many soldiers at Normandy.

• The use of the atomic bomb resulted in a Japanese surrender.

Rosie the Riveter posters were made to encourage women to

• buy war bonds.

• enlist in the military.

• plant victory gardens

• work in defense industries.

What was the purpose of rationing during World War II?

• to regulate the demand for expensive foreign imports

• to encourage the development of alternative resources

• to provide civilians and military personnel with resources

• to stimulate the invention of new products and processes