World War II Quiz

Based on the map and your reading of the text, which part of the world was most directly affected by German aggression during the late 1930s?

• Western Europe

• Central Europe

• British Isles

In what way did the efforts of the Tuskegee Airmen contribute to the hopes for improved civil rights in the United States?

• The Tuskegee Airmen showed that integrated fighting units could work well.

• The efforts of the African American Tuskegee Airmen during the war built determination to win civil rights after the war.

• Because of the fine performance of the Tuskegee Airmen in the battle, the U.S. government integrated the armed services.

"No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people, in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory."-Franklin D. Roosevelt, War Message to Congress, December 8, 1941

What was the immediate effect of the speech from which this excerpt was taken?

• Britain and the United States became allies.

• Germany invaded France and Poland.

• The United States declared war on Japan.

Why is the Battle of Midway considered a turning point in World War II?

• It forced Japan to surrender immediately.

• It came after many Japanese advances and proved the United States could win in the Pacific.

• It showed the Allied strategy against Germany was working.

How did Stalin maintain control of the Soviet Union?

• He allowed no dissent, killing or imprisoning any who disagreed with him.

• He gave land to the poor, improving the economy and winning their support.

• He appointed excellent advisors who ran efficient government, enabling him to win four consecutive elections.

"We call upon the government of Japan to proclaim now the unconditional surrender of all Japanese armed forces, and to provide proper and adequate assurances of their good faith in such action. The alternative for Japan is prompt and utter destruction." - Potsdam Declaration, July 26, 1945

What event most closely followed this call for Japanese surrender?

• Japanese and U.S. diplomats began peace talks at Potsdam.

• U.S. scientists developed powerful new bombs.

• U.S. atomic weapons were dropped on and devastated two Japanese cities.

Which of the following was a major reason that Germans supported Adolf Hitler during his rise to power in the 1930s?

• Adolf Hitler disliked German Jews and promised to make them leave the country.

• Germany experienced great political economic problems after World War I and Hitler promised to make dramatic improvements.

• Adolf Hitler helped Germany make a popular military alliance with Mussolini's Italy.

Look at the poster. What was the main purpose of the program this poster publicized?

• to raise fresh vegetables for soldiers overseas

• to promote food rationing on the home front

• to reduce food shortages at home

"My good friends, for the second time in our history, a British Prime Minister has returned from Germany bringing peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time." -British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, 1938

Which conclusion can be drawn from the statement?

• The British believed Germany had satisfied its expansion goals.

• Germany forced the British to agree to a treaty.

• Britain and Germany could now work together to achieve the same political goals.

"In the last months of the European war, Allied forces uncovered other horrors. The Allies had heard about Nazi concentration camps- prison camps where members of targeted groups were confined. Some concentration camps were death camps, where people were systematically murdered."

Which group suffered the most from the "horrors" the text described?

• Poles

• Jews

• Roma