US VA History Unit 12 Study Guide

Which country was invaded by Germany in 1939 that began World War II?

• Poland

• France

• Belgium

• Denmark

What was the official policy of the United States when World War II began and how long did the U.S. maintain that policy? How successful was Germany in the first two years of the war?

• Neutrality, maintained until December 1941. Germany was very successful, conquering much of Europe.

• Isolationism, maintained until 1943. Germany was unsuccessful in the first two years.

• Intervention, maintained until 1940. Germany was defeated early in the war.

• Alliance with Britain, maintained until 1942. Germany was not able to conquer any territory.

Which country did Germany turn against and invade in the summer of 1941?

• Soviet Union

• France

• Italy

• United Kingdom

How successful was Germany in the 1st 2 years of WWII?

• Germany was highly successful, achieving rapid victories and significant territorial gains.
• Germany's military strategy was largely ineffective and disorganized.
• Germany struggled to maintain its supply lines and morale.
• Germany faced significant defeats and lost territory.

What exchange did the U.S. and England make that was known as the Lend-Lease Act?

• The U.S. provided military aid to England in exchange for leases on military bases.

• The U.S. sold weapons to England for gold reserves.

• England provided ships to the U.S. in exchange for food supplies.

• The U.S. and England exchanged diplomats to improve relations.

What authority did the Lend-Lease act give the U.S. president?

• The authority to lend or lease military equipment to any country deemed vital to the defense of the United States.

• The authority to declare war on any country threatening U.S. interests.

• The authority to impose economic sanctions on all Axis powers.

• The authority to appoint foreign leaders in allied countries.

What quote does President Franklin Roosevelt associate with the Lend-Lease Act?

• "Arsenal of Democracy"

• "Peace for Our Time"

• "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy"

• "The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself"

What two exports did the U.S. place an embargo on as a result of Japan invading Manchuria and China in the 1930s?

• Oil and steel

• Coal and rubber

• Textiles and tea

• Copper and wheat

What is the official calendar date of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii?

• 7-Dec-41

• 8-Dec-41

• 6-Dec-41

• 9-Dec-41

What quote does President Roosevelt associate with the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• A date which will live in infamy

• The only thing we have to fear is fear itself

• Ask not what your country can do for you

• I have a dream