Unit 6 WWII

Why is Vernon J. Baker considered to be a notable Congressional Medal of Honor recipient?

• He was the only recipient to ever be awarded three medals.

• He was the first African American to ever receive the honor.

• He was the only recipient to ever be awarded medals for his actions in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War.

• He was the only living recipient of a group of seven African American World War II veterans who received the honor in 1997.

President Harry Truman decided to use atomic bombs near the end of World War II because—

• the Russians were close to building their own atomic bombs.

• Allied nations demanded that the United States use its atomic bombs.

• the majority of Americans wanted the total destruction of Japan.

• conquering Japan by invasion would cost many more American lives.

While not the sole cause, the entrance of the United States into World War II was a factor in the United States' rise out of the Great Depression due to the —

• increase in exports by small businesses to Europe.

• growth of mechanized agriculture and food surpluses.

• fall of Europe, leaving the United States as the only viable economy.

• rapid rise in government spending on military manufacturing.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt asserted that the United States should be "the great arsenal of democracy." This statement was made —

• to gain support for the Atlantic Accord and establish the United States as a neutral arms dealer during the early years of World War II.

• to encourage American manufacturers to begin building instruments of war and sell them to all of the parties involved in World War II.

• to place America in a position that would allow for the trade of military weapons and vehicles to Great Britain and Japan prior to World War II.

• to gain public support for the idea that democratic nations, such as the Allied powers that were under attack by the Axis powers, deserved America's support.

Before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States was already contributing to Allied World War II efforts —

• by signing trade agreements with Italy and Spain that provided them with guns and ammunition to fight Nazi Germany.

• through production trade deals with China that provided naval ships in exchange for Chinese goods.

• through resource pacts, such as the Lend-Lease Program, that provided military arms to Great Britain.

• by supplying Russian leaders with financial support in order for them to build up their armaments.

Which series of events is arranged in the correct chronological order?

• 1. German troops invade Poland.2. The Treaty of Versailles is signed.3. Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany.

• 1. The Treaty of Versailles is signed.2. Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany.3. German troops invade Poland.

• 1. Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany.2. The Treaty of Versailles is signed.3. German troops invade Poland.

• 1. The Treaty of Versailles is signed.2. German troops invade Poland.3. Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany.

During the late 1930s, which factor most influenced the United States to change its policies of isolationism and neutrality?

• The need to prevent the spread of communism by the Soviet Union into other nations

• The desire to strengthen the League of Nations

• The need to protect vital sources of oil in the Middle East

• The concern about the aggressive behavior of Germany, Italy, and Japan

What was a key challenge faced by the United States during World War II?

• Lack of public support for the war effort

• Total reliance on naval power

• Fighting the war on several fronts

• Difficulty gaining congressional support

In Korematsu v. United States, the Supreme Court said that the removal of Japanese Americans from their homes was constitutional because —

• most Japanese Americans were not United States citizens.

• there was strong evidence of significant Japanese sabotage on the West Coast.

• this type of action was necessary during a national emergency.

• many Japanese Americans refused to serve in the United States armed forces.

How did the strategy of "island hopping" help the U.S. Navy advance in the Pacific during World War II?

• It cut off supply lines while moving closer to Japan.

• It led to a decisive U.S. victory at the Battle of the Bulge.

• It moved warfare into the U.S.-friendly waters around Australia.

• It prevented German submarines from attacking U.S. cargo ships