World War II Review Game

What was the main goal of the U.S. strategy known as “island hopping”?

• To avoid combat entirely

• To protect shipping lanes in Europe

• To explore unknown islands in the Pacific

• To capture key islands and get closer to Japan

Why did the United States shift from isolationism to active involvement in WWII?

• Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan

• The Great Depression was over

• Europe asked the U.S. for money

• A treaty required immediate entry into war

What was one way Americans supported the war effort from home?

• Purchasing war bonds and conserving resources

• Refusing to work overtime

• Canceling elections

• Ignoring ration laws

What did the Double V campaign stand for?

• Victory abroad against fascism and victory at home against racism

• Victory over Japan and Italy

• Victory in Europe and in North Africa

• Victory in the Pacific and surrender of Germany

Why was the D-Day invasion important to the Allies?

• It ended the war in the Pacific

• It began the liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe

• It captured Hitler

• It led to Japan’s immediate surrender

Why were zoot suits seen as controversial during WWII?

• They were viewed as unpatriotic during a time of rationing

• They were popular with U.S. soldiers

• They were used in enemy propaganda

• They represented military uniforms

How did propaganda posters like “Warning! Our homes are in danger now!” affect Americans?

• Promoted isolationist thinking

• Increased urgency to support the war effort

• Told people to avoid military service

• Encouraged people to take vacations

Why were the Navajo Code Talkers essential to the Pacific campaign?

• They built ships for the U.S. Navy

• Their code was never broken by the Japanese

• They trained kamikaze pilots

• They spied on Japanese troops

What did Executive Order 9066 do?

• Ended the war with Japan

• Drafted all men over 30

• Integrated the military

• Authorized the internment of Japanese Americans

What was one reason many Americans opposed immigration during WWII?

• They didn’t know how to ration

• All immigrants were spies

• Eugenics and racist beliefs shaped immigration laws

• Immigration was illegal during wartime