WH Ch.28 and Ch.30

What was the effect of the United States' use of atomic weapons in the war in the Pacific?

• The use of atomic weapons resulted in a massive "kamikaze"-style counter-offensive from the Japanese military.

• It gave the U.S. military a base from which it could launch an invasion of mainland Japan.

• It brought about the unconditional surrender of Germany and stopped the Soviet Union from occupying Berlin.

• It brought about the unconditional surrender of Japan and ended the Second World War.

What was a next step taken by the Nazi's against the Jewish people after the Nuremburg Laws were passed?

• Jewish people were forced to emigrate with most of their belongings

• Jewish people forced to act as slaves in non-Jewish homes

• They quickly ended Jewish  rebellions to overthrow Nazis

• Jewish synagogues and businesses are attacked in riots

Which statement best explains the Allied victory over Germany in World War II?

• The massacre of European Jews and other groups made the war unpopular in Germany

• The Soviets had a larger army, Americans manufactured more weapons, and Germany faced a war on several fronts.

• The Allies were able to use missiles, atomic weapons, and other new weapons against Nazi Germany.

• The German army lacked experienced officers, training and supplies, and therefore quickly surrendered after the D-Day invasion.

Where were the atomic bombs dropped? 

• Hiroshima/Nagasaki

• China

• Tokyokawa

• Okinawa

Which dictator(s) helped cause World War II?

• Mussolini, Hitler, and Tojo

• Tojo, and Mussolini

• Hitler

• Mussolini, and Hitler

In what ways did Americans at home contribute to the war effort?

• Working in War Related Industries

• Rationing

• Buying War Bonds

• All of the Above

What was the main group of people killed in the Holocaust?

• The Jewish People

• The German People

• The Italian People

• The Christian People

The persons in the pictures were World War II leaders of the

• League of Nations

• Axis Powers

• The Allies

• Central Powers

The systematic attempt to rid Europe of all Jews during

World War II was called

• the Progressive Movement

• Internment camps

• the Marshall Plan

• the Holocaust

The two sides that fought in World War II were the

• Allied & Central Powers

• Allied & Axis Powers

• Central & Axis Powers

• Allied & Associated Powers