World War II - Europe and Pacific

Which US President decided to drop the atomic bombs on Japan?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Donald Trump

• Harry Truman

• Herbert Hoover

What was the name for Germany, Japan and Italy in WWII?

• Allied Powers

• Central Powers

• Dictators

• Axis Powers

Why did the U.S. seize Pacific islands during WWII?

• To gain access to natural resources.

• To fulfill commitment to military alliances.

• To protect shipping routes in neutral countries.

• To establish military bases for use in further attacks.

Which battle was code named Operation Overlord?

• Coral Sea

• Elbe River

• D-Day (Normandy)

• Pearl Harbor

What technological advancement was developed in New Mexico during World War II?

• Long-range submarines

• Atomic bombs

• Radio navigation

• Jet engines

Why did Roosevelt's administration consider Italy an adversary during WWII?

• Italy blocked U.S. resupply effort to naval bases.

• Italy was initially part of the Axis Powers against the U.S.

• Italy wanted trade agreements with the U.S.

• Italy denied aid to U.S. military after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Who was the leader of Germany?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Josef Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

After the battle of Okinawa, what strategy did the U.S. take during WWII?

• Chose to focus on winning the war in Germany first.

• Allowed the Soviet Union to invade Japan first.

• Chose to drop the atomic bomb rather than invade Japan.

• Chose to intern citizens so Japan would surrender.

Which event was the final "straw" that started World War II?

• Bombing of Pearl Harbor

• German Troops invade Poland

• Russian Troops invade Japan

• D-Day

What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project?

• To create an international peacekeeping organization.

• To provide benefits to WWII veterans.

• Top secret government project to develop an atomic bomb.

• To provide residents of New York city with electricity.