WWII Test Review

Prior to the beginning of the Second World War, how did the actions of Germany and Japan cause concern among their neighboring nations?

• Germany and Japan limited access to fresh water resources.

• Germany and Japan refused to recognize the human rights of their citizens.

• Germany and Japan boarded foreign ships and forced sailors to join their navies.

• Germany and Japan expanded by demanding border changes and additional land.

Which event was the immediate cause for U.S. entry into the Second World War?

• The Japanese army attacking China

• The German army moving into Belgium

• The German air force bombing Great Britain

• The Japanese navy attacking Pearl Harbor

Which contribution of women during the Second World War is reflected by the image?

• Working in factories

• Serving in the military

• Flying missions over Europe

• Building homes for returning soldiers

Answer explanation

Rosie the Riveter was a propaganda character meant to encourage women to join the workforce.

During which time span was the Second World War?

• 1931-1944

• 1933-1939

• 1939-1945

• 1941-1945

Answer explanation

WWII will bring more jobs in the 40's and end the Great Depression.

Which major battle of the Second World War is shown in the map?

• Siege of Stalingrad

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Leyte Gulf

• D-Day invasion of Normandy

Which U.S. Army general served as the commander of Allied forces in Europe and later was elected President of the United States?

• General Omar Bradley

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General George S. Patton

Why did the U.S. government urge civilians to plant Victory Gardens during the Second World War?

• Food was needed for the soldiers overseas.

• Food products had little value for retailers.

• Food products were used to make uniforms.

• Food needed to be sent to the Chinese for the war.

Which issue best characterizes the years leading to the Second World War?

• Expansion of the race for space flight

• Rise of dictators and totalitarian states

• Introduction of new information technology

• Concern for climate change and conservation

Why would the actions of the Flying Tigers during the Second World War be considered patriotic?

• They were pilots who volunteered with the British Air Force to defend against German attacks during the Battle of Britain.

• They were former pilots of the U.S. Armed Forces who voluntarily flew with the Chinese Air Force to resist Japanese aggression.

• They were a group of African-American aviators who heroically served in Europe during a time of racial segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.

One reason President Roosevelt's leadership of the Lend-Lease program was considered effective is

• he promised nations in Latin America the protection of the U.S. military

• he implemented a widespread recovery plan to reduce U.S. unemployment

• he engaged U.S. power in the war while maintaining international neutrality

• he gained new U.S. territories that would provide a wealth of natural resources