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WWII and Post War

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This allowed the United States to sell weapons to countries believed to be important to the defense of the U.S.

a)

Rise of the Nazi Party

b)

The bombing of Pearl Harbor

c)

Lend-Lease Act

d)

Holocaust

2.

Who created the Nazi Party?

a)

FDR

b)

Adolf Hitler

c)

Winston Churchill

d)

Jews

3.

Why did Great Britain declare war on Germany?

a)

GB had bad feelings against Germany from WWI

b)

Germany attacked Great Britain's ships

c)

Germany refused to stop attacking Poland

d)

None of the above

4.

What was the Holocaust?

a)

An event where Germany murdered thousands of Europeans

b)

An event where Jews finally took control over the Nazi Party

c)

An event where Nazis took control over too much land

d)

An event where millions of Jews were murdered

5.

How did the Lend-Lease Act help economy?

a)

It gave soldiers an opportunity to assist other countries

b)

It provided opportunities for farmers to have a second job

c)

It provided jobs in the defense industries

d)

It provided money to those serving in the military

6.

What happened on December 7, 1941?

a)

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor

b)

FDR declared war on Japan

c)

The Nazi Party conquered Poland

7.

What did the U.S do in August of 1945?

a)

Attacked Germany

b)

Dropped two atomic bombs in Japan

c)

Declared war on Japan

d)

Attacked the beaches of Normady

8.

Japan invaded what country in 1937?

a)

Poland

b)

United States

c)

China

d)

Russia

9.

Which country was part of the Axis Powers?

a)

Germany

b)

Japan

c)

Italy

d)

All the above

10.

Where is Pearl Harbor?

a)

Island off Japan

b)

Hawaii

c)

California

d)

Georgia

11.

Why were factories important during WWII?

a)

They brought in income

b)

They built war technologies

c)

They were used as hospitals

d)

None of the above

12.

What shipyards could Liberty Ships be found?

a)

Macon and Savannah

b)

Tybee Island and Hartwell

c)

Brunswick and Savannah

d)

Chattanooga River and Brunswick

13.

CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS:

List the 2 main ways Bell Bomber Plants contributed in WWII

a)

Created more than 600 bombers

b)

Bought and sold aircraft

c)

Created jobs in Marietta

d)

Brought in millions of dollars to the cities

14.

CHOOOSE TWO ANSWERS:

Which 2 men had many military contributions during this time period?

a)

Melvin Thompson

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

Richard Russell

d)

Carl Vinson

15.

Who was considered the "Father of the Two Ocean Navy"?

a)

Richard Russell

b)

Carl Vinson

c)

Ivan Allen Jr.

d)

Herman Talmadge

16.

What effect did government involvement and new technology have on farmers?

a)

Many farmers left and moved to the city

b)

Increased farm production

c)

Decreased the amount of crops they grew

d)

Gave them opportunities to find another job

17.

The Great Migration was when African Americans:

a)

Left the North and came South

b)

Left the South and moved North

c)

Made plans to leave and move out West

d)

Left the cities to move out to the country/rural areas

18.

Which leader pushed for larger airports near Atlanta?

a)

William B. Hartsfield

b)

Ivan Allen Jr.

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Richard Russell

19.

Which leader brought professional sports teams to Atlanta?

a)

Richard Russell

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Carl Vinson

d)

Ivan Allen Jr.

20.

Which team was NOT brought to Atanta by Ivan Allen Jr.?

a)

Atlanta Braves

b)

Atlanta Hawks

c)

Atlanta United

d)

Atlanta Falcons

21.

Which politician supported states' rights and white supremacy?

a)

Herman Talmadge

b)

Carl Vinson

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Jimmy Carter

22.

What was the issue of the Gubernatorial Election Race of 1946?

a)

Four men were running against each other

b)

It was the first time a Republican came from Georgia.

c)

It was the first time African Americans could vote in Georgia elections.

d)

It resulted in a power struggle over the office of governor that had to be settled by the state supreme court.

23.

How was the 1946 Governor Race finally resolved?

a)

After appealing to the Georgia Supreme Court, Melvin Thompson took office until a special election could be held.

b)

The final decision was based on votes cast during the election.

c)

They immediately referred to the Georgia Constitution and seated the Lt. Governor

d)

A special election was held which of the three would become governor