World War II Quiz-Part I

What was the primary objective of U.S. foreign policy during the 1930s?

• To expand U.S. territory in Europe

• To avoid involvement in Asian and European conflicts

• To form alliances with Germany and Italy

• To declare war on Japan

What event caused Britain and France to declare war on Germany in 1939?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The rise of Fascism in Italy

• The signing of the Neutrality Acts

Which act signaled a shift from U.S. neutrality toward more direct involvement in WWII?

• The Neutrality Acts

• The Lend-Lease Act

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Munich Agreement

What event brought the U.S. directly into World War II?

• The invasion of Poland

• The rise of Fascism in Europe

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What was one of the main reasons women were recruited into industrial jobs during WWII?

• To replace men who were drafted into the military

• To increase the number of jobs available

• To reduce the cost of labor

• To promote gender equality

Approximately how many women were employed in wartime industries at the peak of WWII?

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

• 5 million

What was the Double V campaign during WWII?

• A campaign to promote victory in Europe and the Pacific

• A campaign to promote victory over aggression abroad and discrimination at home

• A campaign to recruit more soldiers for the war effort

• A campaign to increase industrial production

What was the main reason behind the forced relocation of Japanese Americans during WWII?

• Fear of potential Japanese spies

• Economic benefits

• To provide more jobs for Americans

• To promote cultural diversity

What policy did the United States government develop to support the war effort during the Second World War?

• Increased taxation

• Rationing

• Free trade agreements

• Military drafts

What were American citizens asked to conserve during the Second World War?

• Gold, silver, and diamonds

• Food, gas, clothing, and other items

• Water, electricity, and natural gas

• Land, property, and real estate