STAAR US History World War II

What was this item used for in America during World War II?

• It determined how much flour, gasoline, meat, and other items someone could buy

• It gave people the ability to get free groceries

• It allowed people to take a vacation for reduced prices

• It proved where a person lived

Answer explanation

In Ration book #1, the first four stamps were each worth the ability to buy one pound of sugar.

Where did D-day occur?

• Sicily

• Casablanca, North Africa

• Normandy, France

• Guadalcanal

Answer explanation

The Lend-lease Act was an attempt by the American government to:

• build washing machines and other consumer goods for Americans on welfare

• give the Germans aid when they were fighting the Soviet Union.

• help Allied nations without the United States entering the war.

• loan money to neutral nations so that they would stay out of World War II.

Which conclusion can be made about the role of women during WWII, based on this picture?

• women worked only in traditionally female-dominated jobs

• it was acceptable for women to work, with men away at war

• it was considered unpatriotic for women to leave their home to seek employment

• women's contributions were not valued by American society

What was the effect of the United States' use of atomic weapons in the war in the Pacific?

• The use of atomic weapons resulted in a massive "kamikaze"-style counter-offensive from the Japanese military.

• It gave the U.S. military a base from which it could launch an invasion of mainland Japan.

• It brought about the unconditional surrender of Germany and stopped the Soviet Union from occupying Berlin.

• It brought about the unconditional surrender of Japan and ended the Second World War.

What was the purpose for rationing by the Office of Price Administration?

• to ensure schools did not run out of supplies

• to ensure that children did not use too many products

• to ensure enough products were available for military use

• to ensure elderly citizens had enough goods

What role did "Rosie the Riveter" play during World War II?

• To persuade women to be as strong as men

• To make women looked after their families during WWII.

• To encourage women to enter the workforce

• To persuade women to fight for equal pay

What was the primary reason for the United States entering World War II?

• A) To support the Soviet Union against Germany

• B) To stop the spread of communism in Europe

• C) In response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

• D) To gain control of European colonies in Asia

Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

• A) The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• B) The invasion of Poland by Germany

• C) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• D) The Battle of Britain

What was the significance of the D-Day invasion?

• A) It marked the end of World War II in Europe

• B) It was the first major defeat for the Axis powers

• C) It was the largest amphibious invasion in history and began the liberation of Western Europe

• D) It led to the capture of Berlin by Allied forces