World War 2 Review

Which was an underlying cause of WWII?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Rise of dictators

• Lack of resources

• All of the above

Hitler signed the Non-aggression Pact with:

• Britain

• France

• Soviet Union

• United States

What is an embargo?

• The philosophy of letting your enemy know you are attacking so it is a fair fight

• A ban or restriction on trade

• An increase in the amount of trade between two countries

• The foreign policy of the US towards Britain

What did the US need to do to prepare for war?

• Increase their spending on Japanese resources

• Recruit and train soldiers

• Increase the isolationist policy

• Decrease our military size

Which of the following best describes the United States foreign policy prior to the Pearl Harbor attack?

• The United States exhibited an imperialist philosophy

• The United States tried to enter the war on several occasions prior to Pearl Harbor

• The United States had an isolationist policy

• The United States used covert operations to try and engage in the war

Which was NOT a major Allied country during the war?

• Britain

• US

• Soviet Union

• Switzerland

The Japanese leaders believed they could cripple the American naval fleet:

• In The Phillipines

• In the Dutch East Indies

• In Pearl Harbor

• In San Diego

Which allowed the US to ship arms and other supplies to allied nations without immediate payment?

• Atlantic Charter

• Destroyers Deal

• Lend-Lease Act

• Cash and Carry

What was the result of Germany’s attack on Poland?

• The United States passed the First Neutrality Act

• Britain and France declared war on Germany

• The United States entered the war

• The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor

What sacrifices did U.S. citizens make for the common good during WWII?

• They worked less

• They followed rationing restrictions

• They organized massive labor strikes

• They put money in banks to keep them from closing