Texas Heroes and World War II

Who was named Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War II?

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Douglas MacArthur

• Winston Churchill

What was the main goal of the Allied forces in the Mediterranean Theater?

• To secure a continuous supply of communication, transportation, food, and medical supplies

• To invade Japan directly

• To defend the Pacific islands

• To attack the Soviet Union

Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe?

• The surrender of Nazi Germany

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The attack on Sicily

• The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima

What was the strategy called that involved attacking selected islands and bypassing others in the Pacific Theater?

• Island hopping

• Trench warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Operation Overlord

What was the purpose of ration books during World War II?

• To limit the amount of food and goods people could buy

• To provide free meals to soldiers

• To keep track of military supplies

• To record war victories

What did Texas shipyards build during World War II?

• Ships and shipping supplies

• Airplanes and tanks

• Bridges and roads

• Schools and hospitals

What did many women in Texas do during World War II?

• Worked in factories and built planes and ships

• Joined the army as soldiers

• Became school teachers

• Moved to other states

Which of the following was NOT a major theater of operations for the United States in World War II?

• South American Theater

• European Theater

• Mediterranean Theater

• Pacific Theater

Who was born on June 20, 1924, in Hunt County, Texas, and became a famous World War II hero?

• Audie Murphy

• Cleto Rodriguez

• Dwight Eisenhower

• George Patton

Which award did Audie Murphy receive for his bravery in World War II?

• Medal of Honor

• Purple Heart

• Silver Star

• Bronze Star