World War Two

Which event marked the beginning of World War Two in Europe?

• Japan's attack on Manchuria

• Germany's annexation of Austria

• Italy's invasion of Ethiopia

• Germany's invasion of Poland

What was the main goal of the U.S. Neutrality Acts in the 1930s?

• Create alliances with European powers

• Expand American territory overseas

• Support the Allies with military aid

• Prevent American involvement in wars

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act of 1941?

• Place economic sanctions on Axis powers

• Provide military aid to Allied nations

• Limit the export of goods to Europe

• Encourage American isolationism

Which event directly led to the United States entering World War Two?

• Germany's invasion of France

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Lend-Lease Act

• Italy's declaration of war on Britain

What was one major reason for the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe before World War Two?

• Growth of industrialization in colonies

• Economic hardships after World War I

• Peace efforts of the League of Nations

• Alliances with democratic nations

What was a key motive behind U.S. hesitation to intervene in the Holocaust?

• Fear of increasing antisemitism at home

• Military unpreparedness for war

• Desire to preserve trade with Germany

• Support for Nazi policies

Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War Two?

• Battle of Okinawa

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of the Coral Sea

• Battle of Iwo Jima

Why did the U.S. decide to use atomic bombs against Japan?

• To force a quick Japanese surrender

• To test new weapon technologies

• To punish Japan for Pearl Harbor

• To show support for the Soviet Union

What was the role of the United Nations after World War Two?

• Colonize defeated nations

• Promote peace and stop conflicts

• Expand Axis power territories

• Replace the International Red Cross

How did the Bracero Program impact American society during World War Two?

• Provided agricultural labor from Mexico

• Limited immigration from Europe

• Relocated citizens to rural areas

• Encouraged women to join the military