WWII Review

Which European leader is associated with these acts that led to World War II?

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

• Francisco Franco

• Joseph Stalin

Read the list and answer the question that follows.

Which title correctly replaces the question mark?

• Events That Encouraged the United States to Join NATO

• Events That Inspired U.S. Nationalism during World War I

• Events That Contributed to U.S. Rejection of the League of Nations

• Events That Led to U.S. Involvement in World War II

Which statement correctly summarizes the reason for President Franklin D. Roosevelt's speech on December 8, 1941?

• Axis violations of international law caused the United States to hold criminal trials.

• German expansion in Western Europe caused the United States to assist France.

• Japanese aggression in the Pacific caused the United States to declare war.

• Allied defeats on the battlefield caused the United States to develop new weapons.

Which nationalities correctly replace the three question marks on this notice?

• Polish, Romanian, Russian

• Mexican, Spanish, Portuguese

• Irish, Israeli, Turkish

• German, Italian, Japanese

Which of the following activities were encouraged on the home front during World War II to support the war effort?

• Planting Victory Gardens

• Buying luxury goods

• Collecting scrap metals

• Hosting large parties

What was one way civilians could financially support the war effort during World War II?

• Buying war bonds

• Saving money in banks

• Investing in the stock market

• Donating to charities

Which of the following was a common volunteer activity on the home front during World War II?

• Organizing community dances

• Collecting scrap metals

• Building new homes

• Traveling abroad

This photograph shows an example of —

• U.S. citizens contributing to the war effort

• The effects of trade sanctions on enemy nations

• U.S. citizens attempting to follow new dietary guidelines

• The effects of allowing farmland to go unused while farmers were at war

The photograph represents a result of which wartime policy?

• A federal law that prohibited women from employment in factories

• An executive order that prohibited employment discrimination in defense industries

• A legislative act requiring all males to register for military service

• A constitutional amendment that outlawed segregation in public accommodations

How did World War II affect the workforce?

• Women remained unemployed for the duration.

• Women gained more opportunities in industry.

• Employers prioritized employment for minorities.

• Employers provided access to opportunities in higher education.