World War II and America's Industrial Might Quiz

What event led to America's entry into World War II?

• The invasion of Poland

• The bombing of London

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

What was the name of the Japanese fighter aircraft that was better than anything the Americans had produced at that time?

• North American P-51 Mustang

• Mitsubishi A6M Zero

• Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

• Grumman F6F Hellcat

What technology did the US military neglect before the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• GPS

• Satellite communication

• Sonar

• Radar

What was the name of the vehicle that symbolized the power of American manufacturing during World War II?

• Submarine

• Aircraft carrier

• Tank

• Jeep

How many Jeeps were deployed by the US during World War II?

• Over 1,000,000

• Over 500,000

• Over 300,000

• Over 100,000

What was the primary role of women in the US during World War II?

• Combat soldiers

• Military strategists

• Factory workers

• Pilots

What was the primary purpose of the B-17 bomber during World War II?

• High altitude precision bombing

• Supplying food and medical aid

• Underwater reconnaissance

• Transporting troops

What technology did the B-17 bomber use for precision bombing?

• Nuclear bombs

• Napalm

• Satellite-guided missiles

• Norden bombsight

What was the objective of the bombing mission led by Paul Tibbets in 1942?

• Destroying enemy airfields

• Capturing enemy leaders

• Bombing civilian areas

• Disrupting enemy supply lines

What was the result of the bombing mission led by Paul Tibbets in 1942?

• The target was destroyed but with high civilian casualties

• The mission was a success

• The mission was a failure

• 50% of the bombs missed the target