Coach Bussey US History WW2 Review

What was the best reason against using the atomic bomb?

• It costs too much

• The consequences were unknown

• It would fail

• It would extend the war

What was the goal of the Manhattan Project?

• To exterminate all Jews

• To develop the atomic bomb

• To force Japanese surrender

• To imprison Hitler

What was Hitlers objective regarding his discrimination of Jews?

• to create a Master Aryan Race

• To eliminate dark headed Jews

• to scientifically alter the Jewish heritage

• to win against the United States

What was the main purpose of the Yalta Conference?

• To discuss the post-war reorganization of Germany and Europe

• To plan the final attack on Japan

• To discuss the establishment of the United Nations

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Germany

What is the meaning of the word Blitzkrieg?

• Night of broken glass

• War to end all wars

• War that will go down in infamy

• to use the element of surprise

  (Lightning quick) .

Which of the following was NOT and Allied Power during WW2?

• Great Britain

• Italy

• Russia

• United States

All of the following are Axis Powers EXCEPT

• Germany

• Russia

• Italy

• Japan

Why did the world "appease" Hitler during the 1930's?

• Because Germany couldn't be defeated

• Because countries like Soviet Union would get what they deserve

• Because many countries wanted to be taken over

• the world did not want another devastating war

Which is the most accurate statement regarding Pearl Harbor?

• It wasn't that bad for the United States

• It helped Japan win the war

• It would have been more devastating if more ships were destroyed

• Japan got lucky and almost missed U.S. ships

What was the U.S. strategy for the Pacific front during WW2?

• out of sight

• long breaks between battles

• full frontal attack

• island hopping