World War II Quizs

What date was the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• November 11, 1941

• December 7, 1941

• January 1, 1942

• February 14, 1941

What did the Supreme Court rule in Korematsu v. U.S.?

• Internment was constitutional due to military urgency

• Internment was unconstitutional and violated civil rights

• The decision was based on economic factors

• The ruling was in favor of civil liberties

What does V-E Day stand for?

• Victory in Europe Day

• Victory in England Day

• Victory in East Day

• Victory in Every Day

What does Blitzkrieg mean?

• Lightning war – German fast attacks

• A type of slow military strategy

• A form of aerial combat

• A naval warfare tactic

Who was the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe?

• George S. Patton

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Douglas MacArthur

• Omar Bradley

Who was the U.S. president for most of WWII?

• Harry S. Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Woodrow Wilson

What did the Nuremberg Trials address?

• Punished Nazi leaders for war crimes

• Established the United Nations

• Created the Geneva Conventions

• Led to the division of Germany

Where were Japanese Americans relocated during WWII?

• Internment Camps

• Military Bases

• Public Schools

• Private Homes

Who became president after FDR’s death?

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

What was the purpose of Victory Gardens?

• To provide entertainment for soldiers

• To grow food to support the war effort

• To create jobs for the unemployed

• To promote peace and diplomacy