WorksheetsThe Second World War
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Worksheet time: 37mins
What term describes a theory of government in which one person or party controls all aspects of life?
Imperialsim
Totalitarianism
Democracy
Socialism
Adolf Hitler was the dictator of this country during World War II.
Austria
Germany
Hungary
Italy
For their service during World War I, what did Italy and Japan expect to receive?
Reparations payments from Austria-Hungary
New territory
Increased power in the League of Nations
An alliance between the remaining democracies of Europe
This political party rose to power in Germany during the 1930's.
Nazi Party
Libertarian Party
Labor Party
Conservative Party
What region did Japan invade in 1932 in order to gain control of more resources?
Manchuria
Madagascar
Morovia
Maldova
Mussolini maintained his power in Italy by outlawing...
Labor camps
Institutional racism
Presidential vetos
Political parties
Why was the League of Nations ineffective against German aggression?
They refused to acknowledge Hitler's claim to the throne of Germany
They had no army and no real power to enforce its policies
They believed that German aggression was necessary to overcome the Great Depression in Europe
The League of Nations was dismantled after the Treaty of Versailles
What policy did France and Great Britain use to try and prevent German aggression?
Appeasement
Aggression
Total Warfare
Abatement
What was the purpose of the Munich Pact?
To prevent further German aggression
To create an alliance between France, Italy, and Germany, against the British.
To determine who was responsible for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand
To bring about social reform in Germany
What document strengthened the alliance between the United States and Great Britain?
Trans-Pacific Agreement
Atlantic Charter
Sokovia Accords
Duel Democracy Pact
What does the term "blitzkrieg" mean?
A fast paced attack or "lightning war"
A new type of French tank
A new method of deciphering German code
The struggle that Jews faced during the Holocaust
Who was the British leader who made an alliance with the United States?
Nelson McDermit
Winston Clemonte
Harry Neville
Winston Churchill
What provision in the Neutrality Act of 1939 allowed other nations to buy war supplies from the United States?
Cash and Carry provision
Flight or Fight provision
Economic Advantage provision
Axis Support provision
What action forced Great Britain and France to declare war against Germany?
The start of the Holocaust
The German invasion of Normandy
The German invasion of Poland
Hitler's violation of the Atlantic Charter
Which answer best describes the Battle of Britain?
A naval battle in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
A land battle between Germany and Great Britain in Belgium
An air battle between Germany and Great Britain
A submarine battle between France and Algeria
Which country was not a member of the Allied powers?
France
Soviet Union
Germany
Great Britain
What was the Lend-Lease Act?
The Lend-Lease act allowed the US to sell, lend, or lease, war supplies to Allied nations.
A provision of the Tripartite Act
The Lend-Lease act allowed the US to sell, lend, or lease, war supplies to Axis nations
The Lend-Lease act provided convoys to escort German u-boats across the Atlantic
Who was the Prime Minister of Japan?
Hideki Tojo
Shinzo Abe
Xi Jingping
Miko Hirihoto
What action forced the United States to enter World War II?
The German invasion of Poland
The discovery of the Zimmerman Note
The Japanese attack on the USS Maddox
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
What role did the Office of War mobilization play during the war?
It supervised the use of US industry resources during the war
It was responsible for organizing the military draft
It was the leading voice against US involvement in World War II
It was created to help the US support the Axis powers at home and abroad
This event was a 55 mile "forced-march" of American and Filipino soldiers by the Japanese.
The Shinto Death March
The Bataan Death March
The Suribachi Death March
The Okinawa Death March
According to FDR, what is the "day that will live in infamy"?
The German attack on US Samoa - December 8th, 1940
The Allied invasion of Normandy - June 6th, 1944
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor - December 7th, 1941
The Surrender of France - May 10th, 1940
What was the goal of FDR's embargo against Japan in 1940?
To increase trade with Japan and create more jobs in the United States
Refusing to trade with Japan would limit Japan's ability to further expand their territory in the Pacific
FDR hoped that the embargo would force the Japanese to surrender to the Allied powers
To improve diplomatic relations between Japan and the United States
When the United States entered the war, what European countries were NOT under Axis Control?
France, Italy
Belgium, Greece
Great Britain, France
Great Britain, Soviet Union
Who was the US Commander in charge of the Pacific?
General Douglass MacArthur
General Erwin Rommel
General Dwight Eisenhower
General George Patton
Who was the US Commander of US forces in Europe?
General Douglas MacArthur
General Erwin Rommel
General Dwight Eisenhower
General George Patton
In order to control the Mediterranean region, the Allies had to attack this location.
North Africa
The Middle East
South America
South Africa
Why did the Allies adopt a "Europe First" strategy?
Europe was the most vulnerable to Japanese invasion
The Allies were already winning the war in Europe
Germany was viewed as the biggest long-term threat
Europe had the most gold to plunder
What was the result of the Battle of Stalingrad?
Germany's victory at Stalingrad led to the surrender of the Soviet Union
Germany's defeat at Stalingrad ended Hitler's dream of conquering all of Europe
Italy's defeat at the battle of Stalingrad knocked them out of World War II
Stalin was captured and executed by Italian soldiers after the battle of Stalingrad
Why is the Battle of Midway important?
Japan's defeat meant that they could not expand farther in the Pacific
Japan's victory at the battle of Midway, allowed for the eventual attack on Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attacked and destroyed the remaining US aircraft carriers
During the battle of Midway the first ever atomic bomb was used against the Japanese
How did World War II effect the US economy
World War II helped the US economy improve
World War II had no effect on the US economoy
World War II prevented the US economy from growing
World War II caused the US to slide farther into the Great Depression
Which of the following best describes the affect World War II had on women at home in the US?
Women began to help in the war effort by joining the red cross, rationing food, and working in factories
Women's role in the workforce decreased as many women signed up to go fight in World War II
Women began to protest US involvement in World War II
Because of World War II, women were finally able to join the CCC
How did wartime affect African Americans in the US?
African Americans continued to face problems with discrimination, fighting in segregated military units, and less pay in government jobs
Because of their service in World War II, African Americans earned equal pay, especially in government jobs.
During World War II, Malcom X and Martin Luther King began a campaign to provide funding for African American military units fighting overseas
African Americans were granted full voting rights under the 21st Amendment to the US Constitution
Why were the Japanese placed in "internment camps" in the US?
To stop the spread of a Yellow Fever outbreak that began in Northern California
For their own protection from Irish and Italian Americans
They were seen as a threat to national security due to our war with Japan
Their religious beliefs were viewed as anti-war and anti-American
How did Americans help with the war effort on the home-front?
Americans began to purchase bigger houses to support larger families
Americans donated much of their time to leisure activity
Americans began to ration food, purchase war bonds, and grow victory gardens
Americans began to use breadlines and soup kitchens more than ever
What President ordered the use of the Atomic Bomb
John F. Kennedy
Harry Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Why was D-Day significant?
The D-Day invasion in Poland allowed Americans to take an important step towards reaching Berlin
Because of the D-Day invasion, Soviet forces were able to avoid directly attacking Germany
The D-Day invasion in France allowed Americans to take an important step towards reaching Berlin
After the D-Day invasion Germany was never again able to attack the Allies
Why did Stalin want to open a second front in France?
Stalin believed fighting in France was more important
Stalin knew that by opening a second front in France, Japan would quickly surrender
Stalin was advised that German U-boats in the Atlantic ocean were a threat to him
Stalin wanted Germany to divide its forces and fight a two front war
What were the effects of the Battle of the Bulge?
The German offensive used up reserve forces and demoralized the German soldiers
Germany was able to push the Allies back and extend the war for another 5 years
Germany was forced to immediately surrender
Soviet forces defeated the remaining French forces in the Balkans
As American forces got closer to Japan, how did the Japanese respond?
They fought to the death
They quickly surrendered
The retreated from the islands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa
They began to blame the Prime Minister, Hideki Tojo for the problems of the Great Depression
How does World War II end in Europe?
After the Soviet's took over Berlin Germany, Hitler was arrested and imprisoned until his court date during the Nuremberg Trials. He was later executed by firing squad.
Hitler's generals planned a successful revolt against him, in which a bomb was detonated in Hitler's bunker killing him instantly.
Hitler and his new wife took their own lives, and Germany was left without leadership. Germany surrendered to the Allies shortly after.
Hitler disguised himself and fled to Argentina on a u-boat, while Germany surrendered to the Allies.
What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project?
To secretly create a new chemical weapon to be used against Germany
To develop an atomic bomb
To identify potential Nazi threats in downtown Manhattan
To plan a revenge mission against the Soviet Union for their role in the attack on Pearl Harbor
What was President Truman's main objective in using the atomic bomb?
President Truman wanted to save as many Japanese lives as possible by using the bomb on smaller cities
President Truman believed that the atomic bomb should only be used for defensive purposes and a direct attack against Japan was probably not necessary
President Truman hoped the use of the atomic bomb would save American lives, by avoiding a direct invasion of the Japanese main land
President Truman wanted to use the atomic bomb to show the remaining Axis powers (Germany and Italy) that the US was a super-power
Why and how was Benito Mussolini murdered?
After his removal from power, Mussolini was captured by his own Italian soldiers as he attempted to flee to Switzerland. He was later executed.
Mussolini was murdered by the Nazis because he refused to go along with Hitler's "Final Solution"
Mussolini was captured by Nazi soldiers as he attempted to flee to Spain. He was imprisoned and later starved to death
Mussolini was murdered because he secretly made an alliance with Stalin behind Hitler's back
Where were the atomic bombs dropped on Japan?
Hiroshima and Okinawa
Iwo Jima and Nagasaki
Tokyo and Fukushima
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The military strategy that was used by the US against Japan
Island Dusting
Island Dropping
Island Hopping
Island Bombing
Why is the battle of Okinawa significant?
Americans faced little resistance from Japanese forces and were easily able to take this important island close to Japan
Americans faced fierce resistance from the Japanese and experience many casualties. As a result Okinawa is considered one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific.
Japan was able to halt the Americans Island Bombing strategy because of their victory on Okinawa
Japan was able to destroy the remaining American aircraft carriers during this battle at sea.
What laws restricted the rights of Jews in Europe before WWII began?
Hamburg Laws
Nuremberg Laws
Berlin Laws
Warsaw Laws
What did Hitler's economic persecution of Jews in Germany involve?
Jews were not allowed to hold civil service jobs, forced to pay extra taxes, and German's were banned from buying goods from Jewish stores.
Jews were only able to sell goods to Germans
Jews were prevented from owning any businesses
Jews were exempt from paying German taxes
Why were Jews prevented from leaving Germany?
Germany secured their borders with checkpoints at every mile.
German commercial planes banned Jews from traveling
Other European countries refused to accept Jews because of the Great Depression
Germany wanted to keep all the Jews in German to use in labor camps
How did Nazi camp administrators identify people from different groups in the concentration camps?
Each groups was sent to a different concentration camp
Each group was assigned and wore different colored badges
Some people had numbers tattooed on their arms and others did not
Some groups wore vertical stripes and other groups wore horizontal stripes
How many people died during the Holocaust?
9 million
10 million
11 million
12 million
What legal action was taken against Nazis after World War II?
The US Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Nazi Germany was guilty of crimes against humanity
During the Nuremberg Trials, Nazis were brought before the court for war crimes committed during World War II
Nazis were hunted by "The Black Hand", a group of mercenaries who were employed by the United Nations
No legal action was ever taken against the Nazis, because it was difficult to identify which German soldiers were involved in committing war crimes
Where did Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill meet to discuss the aftermath of World War II?
The Munich Conference
The Jerusalem Conference
The Moscow Conference
The Yalta Conference
How did Japan change politically after World War II?
After Japan's failed attempt to implement a democracy, they resorted to another dictator, Shinzo Abe
Japan wrote a new constitution and became a democracy
Japan was divided into two different countries along the 38th parallel
Immediately after World War II, a long-standing civil war resumed
What two nations emerged as the strongest after World War II?
China and United States
Japan and Soviet Union
United States and Great Britain
United States and Soviet Union
What was the main purpose of the United Nations?
The UN was created to ensure Germans were punished for the war crimes they committed
The UN's main purpose was to encourage cooperation between nations around the world
The UN's main purpose was to help European nations rebuild after years of war left most countries unable to conduct business
The UN was created by the United States so that they could easily identify countries who were pro-communist
Which of the following are important outcomes of World War II?
The United Nations was formed
The Cold War started
The US became active in world affairs
All of the above
#61
Great Britain
Poland
Germany
Norway
#62
Belgium
France
Soviet Union
Germany
#63
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Norway
#64
Great Britain
Norway
Poland
France
#65
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Austria
#66
Germany
Soviet Union
Great Britain
France
#67
Belgium
Norway
Poland
Czechoslovakia
#68
France
Belgium
Italy
Austria
#69
Belgium
Italy
France
Norway
#70
Germany
Soviet Union
Austria
Czechoslovakia
#71
China
Manchuria
Japan
Philippines
#72
French Indo-China
Japan
China
Manchuria
#73
China
Manchuria
French Indo-China
Philippines
#74
Japan
Philippines
Japan
French Indo-China
#75
China
Philippines
Manchuria
Japan
