
World War II Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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