World War II Review - USII.7a-b

1. During World War II, the United States was part of the

• Neutral Powers

• Axis Powers

• Allied Powers

• Central Powers

2. During World War II, Germany was part of the

• Neutral Powers
• Axis Powers
• Allied Powers
• Central Powers

3. One dictator played on the fears and national pride of Germany’s people as he promised to make their country a success of the “superior race.” Who was this dictator?

• Benito Mussolini
• Winston Churchill
• Franz Ferdinand
• Adolf Hitler

4. The Battle of Britain was fought between

• Britain and Soviet Union
• Britain and France
• Britain and Poland
• Britain and Germany

5. Which of the following best describes the major importance of D-Day during World War II?

• Allied forces were able to establish a military presence in the Soviet Union, thus laying the foundation for the defeat of Germany.
• Allied forces were able to establish a military presence in France, thus laying the foundation for the defeat of Germany.
• Allied forces were able to establish a military presence in Africa, thus laying a foundation for the defeat of Germany.
• Allied forces were able to establish a military presence in Italy, thus laying a foundation for the defeat of Germany.

6. Why did the United States entering World War II?

• Invasion of Poland
• Bombing of Pearl Harbor
• Invasion at Normandy
• Bombing of Nagasaki

7. What was the FIRST EVENT of World War II?

• Invasion of Poland
• Bombing of Pearl Harbor
• Invasion at Normandy
• Bombing of Nagasaki

8. Which leader is matched with his appropriate country?

• Hideki Tojo – Japan
• Winston Churchill – Canada
• Benito Mussolini – Japan
• Harry Truman – Canada

9. What important historical event happened on December 7, 1941?

• Battle of Midway
• Invasion of Hiroshima
• D-Day invasion
• Attack on Pearl Harbor

10. What act did Congress pass in 1941 that allowed the United States to provide Britain and other Allied powers with weapons?

• Lend-Own Act
• Stamp Act
• Tariff Act
• Lend-Lease Act