WorksheetsWWII and Post War
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
This allowed the United States to sell weapons to countries believed to be important to the defense of the U.S.
Rise of the Nazi Party
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Lend-Lease Act
Holocaust
Who created the Nazi Party?
FDR
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Jews
Why did Great Britain declare war on Germany?
GB had bad feelings against Germany from WWI
Germany attacked Great Britain's ships
Germany refused to stop attacking Poland
None of the above
What was the Holocaust?
An event where Germany murdered thousands of Europeans
An event where Jews finally took control over the Nazi Party
An event where Nazis took control over too much land
An event where millions of Jews were murdered
How did the Lend-Lease Act help economy?
It gave soldiers an opportunity to assist other countries
It provided opportunities for farmers to have a second job
It provided jobs in the defense industries
It provided money to those serving in the military
What happened on December 7, 1941?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
FDR declared war on Japan
The Nazi Party conquered Poland
What did the U.S do in August of 1945?
Attacked Germany
Dropped two atomic bombs in Japan
Declared war on Japan
Attacked the beaches of Normady
Japan invaded what country in 1937?
Poland
United States
China
Russia
Which country was part of the Axis Powers?
Germany
Japan
Italy
All the above
Where is Pearl Harbor?
Island off Japan
Hawaii
California
Georgia
Why were factories important during WWII?
They brought in income
They built war technologies
They were used as hospitals
None of the above
What shipyards could Liberty Ships be found?
Macon and Savannah
Tybee Island and Hartwell
Brunswick and Savannah
Chattanooga River and Brunswick
CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS:
List the 2 main ways Bell Bomber Plants contributed in WWII
Created more than 600 bombers
Bought and sold aircraft
Created jobs in Marietta
Brought in millions of dollars to the cities
CHOOOSE TWO ANSWERS:
Which 2 men had many military contributions during this time period?
Melvin Thompson
Eugene Talmadge
Richard Russell
Carl Vinson
Who was considered the "Father of the Two Ocean Navy"?
Richard Russell
Carl Vinson
Ivan Allen Jr.
Herman Talmadge
What effect did government involvement and new technology have on farmers?
Many farmers left and moved to the city
Increased farm production
Decreased the amount of crops they grew
Gave them opportunities to find another job
The Great Migration was when African Americans:
Left the North and came South
Left the South and moved North
Made plans to leave and move out West
Left the cities to move out to the country/rural areas
Which leader pushed for larger airports near Atlanta?
William B. Hartsfield
Ivan Allen Jr.
Melvin Thompson
Richard Russell
Which leader brought professional sports teams to Atlanta?
Richard Russell
Herman Talmadge
Carl Vinson
Ivan Allen Jr.
Which team was NOT brought to Atanta by Ivan Allen Jr.?
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta United
Atlanta Falcons
Which politician supported states' rights and white supremacy?
Herman Talmadge
Carl Vinson
Melvin Thompson
Jimmy Carter
What was the issue of the Gubernatorial Election Race of 1946?
Four men were running against each other
It was the first time a Republican came from Georgia.
It was the first time African Americans could vote in Georgia elections.
It resulted in a power struggle over the office of governor that had to be settled by the state supreme court.
How was the 1946 Governor Race finally resolved?
After appealing to the Georgia Supreme Court, Melvin Thompson took office until a special election could be held.
The final decision was based on votes cast during the election.
They immediately referred to the Georgia Constitution and seated the Lt. Governor
A special election was held which of the three would become governor
