World War II Review

What was a significant factor in Europe during World War II?

• The spread of democracy

• German aggression

• Soviet expansionism

• Economic prosperity

What event is associated with Soviet expansionism?

• The start of World War I

• The end of World War II

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The American Revolution

Which of the following is related to the spread of democracy after World War II?

• The Cold War

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The spread of democracy

How did Japanese military aggression lead to a major turning point in World War II?

• The Japanese invasion of China led the United States to declare war to protect its longtime ally.

• The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor convinced the US public that it was necessary to enter World War II.

• The Japanese invasion of the Soviet Union led the United States to declare war to protect its longtime ally.

• The Japanese attack on Australia led the United States to declare war.

Why were women encouraged to work in manufacturing jobs during World War II?

• To gain the right to vote

• To replace men who were serving in the military

• To volunteer for combat positions

• To protest against the war

Read the quotation from a speech by President George W. Bush as he awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of important individuals and answer the question.

• the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.

• the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II.

• the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.

• the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II.

What motivated President Harry S. Truman to order the use of atomic weapons in World War II?

• the discovery of Nazi concentration camps

• the threat of a communist revolution in Japan

• the refusal of Japanese leaders to surrender

• the need to test the new technology

Which group was primarily African American in the US military during World War II?

• The 442nd Regimental Combat Team

• The Tuskegee Airmen

• The German Luftwaffe

• The Japanese Imperial Army

During which war did the 442nd Regimental Combat Team serve?

• The Cold War

• World War I

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

What was the main reason for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?

• Economic reasons

• Government order due to prejudice and discrimination

• Health concerns

• Educational purposes