Unit 13: WWII and Cold War

How did Americans respond to the aggressive actions of Japan, Italy, and Germany during most of the 1930s?

• They called for aggressive action against the nations.

• They hoped to collaborate with the League of Nations.

• They passed laws affirming isolationism.

• They gave only economic aid to those affected.

Why did the United States move away from policies of neutrality and isolationism in the late 1930s?

• The public wanted to improve the effectiveness and strength of the League of Nations.

• The nation was increasingly worried about the aggressive military tactics of Germany, Italy, and Japan.

• The president had a desire to protect resources in the Middle East and Africa from European control.

• Economists felt that involvement in world affairs would bring an end to the Great Depression.

The United States entered War World II as a result of a direct attack on Pearl Harbor by which nation?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Russia

Which idea was favored by most Americans at the outbreak of World War I and World War II?

• total war

• Neutrality

• offensive attacks

• border protection

What idea about World War II's impact on the economy of the United States is evident from this graph?

• The war led to a decrease in economic production in the United States.

• The war improved the economic situation in the United States.

• The war increased the number of unemployed citizens.

• The war reduced government spending and reduced the national debt.

During WWII, many Japanese Americans living on the West Coast were relocated to detention centers primarily because they

• Were known spies for Japan

• Were seen as a security threat

• Bring about an end to poverty in U.S. urban areas

• Refused to serve in the U.S. military

What federal action resulted in the distribution of this flyer?

• Executive Order 9066

• the Gentlemen's Agreement

• the War Powers Act

• the Civil Rights Act

This poster was published by the Office of Price Administration in 1943. What was the purpose of posters like this one?

• to encourage people to make sacrifices for the war effort

• to promote the production of new automobiles

• to lessen the effects of air pollution

• to encourage men to enlist in the army

What is the correct chronological sequence for these events?

• B, D, C, A

• D, C, B, A

• C, D, B, A

• B, C, D, A

This poster was made to encourage women to

• Buy war bonds.

• Enlist in the military.

• Plant victory gardens.

• Work in defense industries.