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World War 2 STAAR Quiz

Authored by Nestor Sanchez

Social Studies, History

11th Grade

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World War 2 STAAR Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The rights of citizens under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments of the

Constitution were violated by the U. S. government when it authorized the

establishment of –

the Office of Price Administration

nuclear test sites in Nevada

the Office of War Mobilization

internment camps for Japanese Americans

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

This photograph best illustrates the need in 1943 to —

maintain the country’s military and industrial production levels

increase the regulatory power of the War Production Board

outlaw closed-shop and collective-bargaining practices by labor unions

increase federal funding for the Manhattan Project

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Navajo soldiers made an important contribution to the Allied war effort during World

War II by —

designing radar technology for submarines

flying bombing missions into enemy territory

encoding military communications for secure transmission

providing intelligence on enemy positions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was one reason Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor?

The U.S. strategy of island hopping had disturbed Pacific trade routes.

The Japanese naval fleet had been defeated at the Battle of Midway.

Japanese Americans had been relocated to internment camps.

U.S. trade sanctions had caused shortages of oil, gas, and rubber.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

This World War II–era poster was intended to persuade —

farmers to consume fewer scarce goods during the war

women to work producing war materials

people to save money during the war

people to help finance the war

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?

Baker was the first U.S. naval officer to be honored for bravery in combat.

Baker was the only living African American veteran of World War II ever to receive the medal.

Baker commanded the first Marine brigade to land at Normandy during World War II.

Baker was the only recipient to serve in both World War I and World War II.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

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