Outcomes of World War II

What was the main reason for the use of atomic bombs during World War II?

• To test the new weapon's effectiveness

• To retaliate against Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

• To force Japan to surrender and end the war quickly

• To destroy Japan's industrial capabilities

Germany also lost millions of square miles of ______.

• money

• land

• colonies

What was one of the outcomes of the Soviet Union's victories in World War II?

• The end of communism in Eastern Europe

• The establishment of Soviet-friendly governments in Eastern Europe

• A lasting alliance with the United States

• The prevention of the Cold War

Which World War II event is most being described by the information in the list.

• the Holocaust

• sinking of the Lusitania

• D-Day

• bombing of Hiroshima

Why do we celebrate VE Day?

• It ended World War II.

• It is when Allied forces defeated Germany.

• It is when the Allies were victorious at Iwo Jima.

• It symbolizes the the Allied victory on the beaches of Normandy.

Which best describes what happened to women and African Americans after World War II?

• Women and African Americans became unemployed because servicemen returned home to their jobs.

• Women and African Americans worked alongside servicemen.

• Women and African Americans went to college to further their educations.

• Women and African Americans worked in factories to meet the demands of increased production.

How did the victory of Iwo Jima give the United States an advantage during World War II?

• The United States was able to steal atomic bombs.

• The area could be used for attacks on Japan.

• The United States gained information about the Axis Powers.

• The United States requested Japan provide housing for soldiers on their land.

What was a significant political outcome of World War II?

• The establishment of the League of Nations

• The division of Germany into East and West

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The unification of Korea

Which international organization was created after World War II to prevent future conflicts?

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• NATO

• The Warsaw Pact

What was one of the economic impacts of World War II on the United States?

• A significant increase in national debt

• A decrease in industrial production

• A decline in technological innovation

• A reduction in employment opportunities