Module 11 PRACTICE Test

Which battle on the Russian Front ended Hitler’s plans for dominating Europe?

• Moscow

• Leningrad

• Stalingrad

• Warsaw

Answer explanation

The Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943) marked a significant turning point in World War II, as the Soviet victory decisively halted Hitler's advance into the Soviet Union and thwarted his plans for European domination.

Which of the following measures were taken when the Allies dealt with war criminals that violated provisions of the Geneva Convention?

• The Allies held trials against Japanese citizens who brutally mistreated prisoners of war.

• The Allies did not allow Americans or others to follow the Nuremberg Trials fearing the violence depicted in the trials would be too much for the average person to handle.

• After the war, the Allies did not continue to capture and try Nazis.

• None of the above.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'None of the above' because the Allies did hold trials for war criminals, including the Nuremberg Trials, and continued to capture and try Nazis after the war.

What was a concentration camp?

• A place for military training

• A diplomatic meeting place

• A prison camp operated by the Nazis where Jews and others were starved while doing slave labor, or murdered

• A refugee camp

Answer explanation

A concentration camp was a prison camp operated by the Nazis where Jews and others faced horrific conditions, including starvation, forced labor, and mass murder, making this the correct definition.

What was the main goal of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)?

• To command Allied forces

• To restrict the amount of food people may buy

• To decide which companies would make war materials

• To fight discrimination

Answer explanation

The main goal of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was to fight discrimination. CORE focused on civil rights and aimed to end racial segregation and promote equality through nonviolent protests and direct action.

FDR created the Office of Price Administration (OPA), which

• levied a 5 percent tax on all working Americans.

• issued war bonds to help fund the war effort.

• had the authority to control wages and set maximum prices

• encouraged the media to make movies that boosted morale

Answer explanation

The Office of Price Administration (OPA) was established to control inflation during WWII by regulating wages and setting maximum prices, ensuring fair distribution of goods and preventing price gouging.

Who was the Army chief of staff during World War II?

• George Patton

• Douglas MacArthur

• George Marshall

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

Answer explanation

George Marshall served as the Army Chief of Staff during World War II, overseeing the U.S. Army's operations and strategy. Patton and Eisenhower were prominent generals, while MacArthur was a key commander in the Pacific.

Which two nations emerged as the strongest following World War II?

• Britain and France

• the Soviet Union and the United States

• China and Japan

• Germany and Poland

Answer explanation

The Soviet Union and the United States emerged as superpowers after World War II, significantly influencing global politics, economics, and military dynamics, unlike the other nations listed.

Which of the following was an effect of Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor?

• The United States entered the war.

• The Soviet Union invaded Manchuria.

• Germany entered the war on the side of Japan.

• The United States placed an embargo on Japan.

Answer explanation

The bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, directly led to the United States entering World War II, marking a significant shift in the war's dynamics.

Who was the Communist dictator of the Soviet Union?

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

• Benito Mussolini

• Winston Churchill

Answer explanation

Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953, known for his totalitarian regime. Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini were leaders of Germany and Italy, respectively, while Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister.

What was the method used by the Allies to capture and secure islands in the Pacific?

• Kamikaze

• Island hopping

• Internment

• Rationing

Answer explanation

The Allies used the strategy of island hopping to capture and secure key islands in the Pacific. This method allowed them to bypass heavily fortified islands, focusing on strategically important locations to establish bases and advance.