World War II and the Cold War Term 2 Final Exam Study Guide

What did the Zoot Suit Riots reflect?

• Racial tension between Mexican American youth and U.S. servicemen.

• Economic prosperity during World War II.

• The end of segregation in the military.

• A fashion trend popularized by Hollywood actors.

What was the Nazi-led genocide of Jews and others called?

• The Holocaust

• The Great Leap Forward

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Armenian Genocide

How many Jews were systematically killed during the Holocaust?

What were the unfounded accusations of communism during the Red Scare called?

• McCarthyism

• The New Deal

• Isolationism

• Manifest Destiny

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

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Herbert Hoover

What is the Arms Race?

• Countries compete to build more powerful weapons.

• Countries compete to build more schools.

• Countries compete to host more sports events.

• Countries compete to grow more food.

What was the Double V Campaign called for?

• Victory against racism at home and abroad.

• Victory in World War I only.

• Victory in sports competitions.

• Victory in economic reforms.

What was Adolf Hitler's political ideology called?

• Nazism

• Communism

• Fascism

• Monarchism

What organization was formed to replace the League of Nations and promote peace after World War II?

• United Nations

• World Trade Organization

• European Union

• NATO

What did the Women's Army Corps (WAC) allow women to do?

• Serve in non-combat roles.

• Fight on the front lines in combat.

• Become military pilots in the Air Force.

• Command entire army divisions.