US History: World War II

Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

• Soviet invasion of Finland

• Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

• German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939

• Italian invasion of Ethiopia

Who was the leader of Germany during World War II?

• Benito Mussolini

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

What was the date of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• January 7, 1942

• November 7, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• December 7, 1941

Which country was not part of the Axis Powers in World War II?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• Japan

What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?

• The Battle of Stalingrad was won by the Axis powers.

• The Battle of Stalingrad had no impact on World War II.

• The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in World War II.

• The Battle of Stalingrad was a minor skirmish in history.

Who were the Allied Powers in World War II?

• Italy

• United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, China

• France

• Germany

What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy?

• Operation Neptune

• Operation Market Garden

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Barbarossa

What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway?

• Complete annihilation of the US fleet

• Decisive victory for the United States

• Stalemate between the US and Japan

• Pyrrhic victory for Japan

What was the Manhattan Project?

• A music festival in the Bronx

• A fashion show in New York City

• A research and development project during World War II that produced the first nuclear weapons.

• A cooking competition in Manhattan

When did World War II officially end?

• August 15, 1945

• June 6, 1944

• December 7, 1941

• September 2, 1945