World War II Quiz

What idea was the cartoonist expressing about Stalin and Hitler in this cartoon?

• They were both enemies of the United States.

• They were both well regarded by the global community.

• They stayed out of each other’s affairs during World War II.

• They had different ideologies but were both ruthless leaders.

What was one factor that led to the rise of fascism in Italy following World War I?

• Financial problems in Italy led people to look for stronger leadership to improve the situation.

• Italy wanted to build stronger alliances with socialist governments after World War I.

• Italy needed a stronger government to maintain the territory it gained after World War I.

• Economic prosperity in Italy led people to look for a government that could manage growth.

During the 1930s, what did the governments of Germany, Italy, and Japan have in common?

• They protected the natural rights of all citizens.

• They encouraged the free expression of ideas through art and literature.

• They used force to suppress all opposition.

• They supported diversity by promoting a multi-party political system.

Which policy is most associated with the decisions of the Munich Conference?

• isolationism

• neutrality

• appeasement

• aggression

What does this data reveal about the United States’ early involvement in World War II?

• The United States refused to provide aid to any communist country.

• Despite claims of neutrality, the United States favored the Allied Powers.

• Due to the Depression, the United States isolated itself from the conflict in Europe.

• The United States treated all countries equally.

How was this legislation a change from the previous policies of the United States?

• It shifted the nation from neutrality to support for the Allied Powers.

• It authorized the government to take over private businesses that produced war materials.

• It established trade embargos with nations believed to violate human rights.

• It condemned the actions of the Allied Powers toward Germany.

How did the start of World War II help bring an end to the Great Depression?

• Government spending on war materials created jobs and spurred the economy.

• The availability of new consumer products encouraged people to buy goods on credit.

• Many Americans invested their savings in the stock market to help finance the war.

• The suspension of wage and price controls encouraged more companies to hire workers.

Which event completes this timeline?

• The United States renewed the policy of isolationism and ended trade with all nations.

• The Lend-Lease Act allowed for direct military aid to any nation deemed vital to the defense of the United States.

• Congress prohibited the transporting of any passengers or materials to belligerent nations.

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt lifted the embargo and began exporting aircraft to the Axis Powers.

Which event completes this diagram?

• Japan invades the Dutch East Indies.

• Commodore Perry arrives in Japan.

• Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

• Germany creates an alliance with Japan

What conclusion can be drawn from this progression of United States policy?

• The United States was more committed to neutrality as it became clear the Allied Powers were winning the war.

• As the war continued, the United States became more supportive of the nations that made up the Allied Powers.

• Trading with the Axis Powers was more lucrative for the United States than trading with the Allied Powers.

• Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, it was unclear whether the United States favored the Allied or Axis Powers.