Unit 7

Which was an example of appeasement

• the U. S. Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937

• the conquest of Poland in 1939 

• the entry of the United States into World War II in 1941 

• the agreement of Britain and France to give Germany the Sudetenland in 1938 

Which most accurately characterizes the policy followed by the United States in the years between World War I and World War II? 

• isolation from European military conflicts

• containment of Communism 

• active membership in the League of Nations

• military alliances with France and Great Britain 

I have returned many times to honor the valiant men who died serving me. Every man who set foot in Normandy was a hero." This was most likely said by 

• Chester Nimitz 

• Omar Bradley 

• John J. Pershing

• Douglas MacArthur 

What lesson does the example of Vernon Baker demonstrate about the U.S. military during World War II? 

• African Americans enjoyed full equality in the U.S. armed forces

• Congress enacted the first military draft of African Americans

• African Americans were prohibited from combat throughout the war.

• Despite facing prejudice, African Americans fought with distinction on the battle

Which group of American citizens was subjected to the greatest loss of their constitutional rights during World War II?

• Hispanic Americans 

• German Americans 

• Japanese Americans 

• Chinese Americans 

During World War II, the need of the United States for war materials resulted in

• the easing of government controls on the economy 

• frequent strikes by labor unions 

• the rationing of many consumer goods 

• reduced profits for defense industries 

Which statement about the U.S. economy during World War II is accurate? 

• Many goods were rationed. 

• The manufacturing of automobiles increased. 

   

• Worker productivity declined. 

• Prices on most goods fell rapidly. 

Which World War II military leader achieved notoriety as a commander of U.S. tanks that rapidly crossed into France and Germany in 1944 and 1945? 

• Chester Nimitz 

• Douglas MacArthur

• George Patton 

• George Marshall 

In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt exercised leadership when he responded to 

the start of World War II in Europe by 

• asking Congress for a declaration of war 

• selling military supplies to the Allied nations

• urging continued appeasement of aggressor nations 

• attempting to negotiate a peaceful settlement of the hostilities 

 Victory Gardens were used by Americans during World War II as a way to 

• ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources

• increase the number of exports 

• raise more food for home consumption 

• provide markets for American-made products