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Worksheet time: 37mins
Looking at the list below, what is the correct order:
D-Day
Hiroshima
Pearl Harbor
D-Day, Hiroshima, Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, D-Day, Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Pearl Harbor, D-Day
D-Day, Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima
Where did the British and French appease Hitler by allowing him possession of the Sudetenland?
Berlin Conference
Congress of Vienna
Yalta Conference
Munich Conference
Which countries were members of the Axis Alliance? (Choose all that apply)
Germany
United States
USSR
Japan
Italy
Which countries were members of the Allied Alliance? (Choose all that apply)
Germany
United States
Great Britain
USSR
Italy
Why did the U.S. drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
to hasten the end of the war and save American lives
to get revenge for Pearl Harbor
to show the strength of the U.S. military
to slow down the economy of Japan
What U.S. action against Japan led to the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The U.S. attacked Japan's capital
The U.S. had Japan removed from the League of Nations
The U.S. placed all Japanese Americans in prison
The U.S. placed an oil embargo on Japan
Match the correct leader with the country they were in power in.
Hitler - Germany, Mussolini - Italy, Truman - the United States
Hitler - Germany, Mussolini - the United States, Truman - Italy
Hitler - Italy, Mussolini - Germany, Truman - the United States
How were Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany and Communist Russia similar?
All means of production were owned by the government
All had one-party systems that denied basic human rights
All encouraged the exercise of individual freedom of expression in the arts
All emphasized production of consumer goods rather than weapons
What was the long-term impact of D-Day?
the liberation of France from the Germans
the separation of the Italian and German forces
the punishment of the Japanese for Pearl Harbor
the termination of the Italian aggression in Africa
Why did Fascist governments gain power in Italy and Germany with little opposition?
Both nations faced economic and political difficulties
Both nations supported civil liberties for all citizens
Both nations failed to join the League of Nations
Both nations were threatened by the United States
Which of these was a Northern advantage at the start of the Civil War?
highly trained soldiers
abundant natural resources
fighting in familiar territory
control of the Mississippi River
Which of these was a Southern advantage at the start of the Civil War?
large population
strong military leadership
control of the railway system
many factories and businesses
At the beginning of the Civil War, the greatest weakness of the North was
its fragile economy.
its transportation system.
its lack of factories.
its military leadership.
Why did Northerners believe Richmond was so important?
They believed that the war could be won if they destroyed the Confederate capital.
If the North controlled Richmond, it would divide the Confederacy in two.
All food and weapons supplies entered the Confederacy through Richmond.
They wanted to control Richmond because it was the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln.
Why did General Lee join the Confederate military?
He was in favor of slavery.
He felt loyalty to his native Virginia.
He believed in the rights of states to secede.
He had been defeated in the presidential election.
Families were often split with some family members fighting for the North and others fighting for the South. Which section of the country was most affected by this issue?
The New England region
The new territories out west
The border states
The deep south
What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?
It proved that the South was weak.
It showed that the North would win.
It proved that a quick victory was impossible.
It showed that the armies were unwilling to fight long battles.
The Union’s Anaconda Plan included all of the following strategies except
dividing the South.
blocking Southern ports.
capturing Richmond, Virginia.
assassinating the Confederate president.
Which of these was the greatest cause of death in the Civil War?
wounds
disease
frostbite
starvation
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?
General Lee lost so much of his army that he could only wage a defensive war on Southern soil.
The morale of Union soldiers was so low that their determination to win had vanished.
The Confederate victory convinced European nations to lend their support to the South.
The battle convinced both sides to declare a truce and end the war.
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation declared that
slaves in U.S. territories were free.
slaves throughout the world were free.
slaves in Confederate states were free.
slaves in Union slave states were free.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation achieve?
It gave all slaves in the North their freedom immediately.
It persuaded European nations to support the Confederacy.
It changed the purpose of the war to the end of slavery.
It forced the Confederacy to free the slaves right away.
Why did Lincoln echo the words of the Declaration of Independence in his Gettysburg Address?
He wanted to remind the people of the ideals they were fighting for.
He had great admiration for Thomas Jefferson and often used his words in speeches.
He was making the point that the Union was fighting for its freedom from the Confederacy.
He intended to convince the people that God was fighting on the Union side.
The Union completed the first step of the Anaconda Plan by the end of 1861. What did that accomplish?
The Union gained control over the Missouri River and divided the Confederacy.
The Union convinced Great Britain to stop buying cotton from the South.
The Union captured Atlanta and brought the Confederacy to its knees.
The Union launched a blockade and closed most ports in the South to foreign ships.
Why can it be said that the Battle of Antietam was a defeat for both sides?
The generals of both armies were killed in the battle.
Both sides lost the will to continue fighting.
It was the bloodiest single day of the war.
Neither side claimed victory in the battle.
What was the result of the Battle of Vicksburg?
The Confederate troops deserted.
The Union controlled all Southern ports.
The Union gained control of the Mississippi River.
The Confederacy enlisted more troops than ever before.
What did women do during the war?
They ran farms and businesses in the places of the men who went off to war.
Some served the military as messengers, guides, scouts, smugglers, or spies.
Many provided medical care for sick and wounded soldiers.
all of the above
Which of these was a danger for African American troops who fought for the Union?
If captured, they could be sold into slavery.
They were frequently attacked by other Union soldiers.
If captured, they would be forced to fight for the Confederacy.
They were easily overcome since they had no weapons.
What was the significance of the 54th Regiment in the Union Army?
Their bravery earned them widespread respect.
They were an all black regiment.
They led the fight at the battle of Fort Wagner.
All of the above.
Which of these describes General Sherman’s march through Georgia?
an example of total war
a defeat for both armies
a peaceful end to the conflict
the bloodiest battle of the war
Which of these describes Grant’s terms of surrender at Appomattox Court House?
They were harsh in order to penalize the Confederacy.
They were not punishing so they could heal the wounds caused by the war.
They were stern in their demand for payment of losses.
They were meant to show that the North sought forgiveness.
Which of these was a Northern advantage at the start of the Civil War?
highly trained soldiers
abundant natural resources
fighting in familiar territory
control of the Mississippi River
Which of these was a Southern advantage at the start of the Civil War?
large population
strong military leadership
control of the railway system
many factories and businesses
At the beginning of the Civil War, the greatest weakness of the North was
its fragile economy.
its transportation system.
its lack of factories.
its military leadership.
Why did Northerners believe Richmond was so important?
They believed that the war could be won if they destroyed the Confederate capital.
If the North controlled Richmond, it would divide the Confederacy in two.
All food and weapons supplies entered the Confederacy through Richmond.
They wanted to control Richmond because it was the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln.
Why did General Lee join the Confederate military?
He was in favor of slavery.
He felt loyalty to his native Virginia.
He believed in the rights of states to secede.
He had been defeated in the presidential election.
Families were often split with some family members fighting for the North and others fighting for the South. Which section of the country was most affected by this issue?
The New England region
The new territories out west
The border states
The deep south
What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?
It proved that the South was weak.
It showed that the North would win.
It proved that a quick victory was impossible.
It showed that the armies were unwilling to fight long battles.
The Union’s Anaconda Plan included all of the following strategies except
dividing the South.
blocking Southern ports.
capturing Richmond, Virginia.
assassinating the Confederate president.
Which of these was the greatest cause of death in the Civil War?
wounds
disease
frostbite
starvation
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?
General Lee lost so much of his army that he could only wage a defensive war on Southern soil.
The morale of Union soldiers was so low that their determination to win had vanished.
The Confederate victory convinced European nations to lend their support to the South.
The battle convinced both sides to declare a truce and end the war.
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation declared that
slaves in U.S. territories were free.
slaves throughout the world were free.
slaves in Confederate states were free.
slaves in Union slave states were free.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation achieve?
It gave all slaves in the North their freedom immediately.
It persuaded European nations to support the Confederacy.
It changed the purpose of the war to the end of slavery.
It forced the Confederacy to free the slaves right away.
Why did Lincoln echo the words of the Declaration of Independence in his Gettysburg Address?
He wanted to remind the people of the ideals they were fighting for.
He had great admiration for Thomas Jefferson and often used his words in speeches.
He was making the point that the Union was fighting for its freedom from the Confederacy.
He intended to convince the people that God was fighting on the Union side.
The Union completed the first step of the Anaconda Plan by the end of 1861. What did that accomplish?
The Union gained control over the Missouri River and divided the Confederacy.
The Union convinced Great Britain to stop buying cotton from the South.
The Union captured Atlanta and brought the Confederacy to its knees.
The Union launched a blockade and closed most ports in the South to foreign ships.
Why can it be said that the Battle of Antietam was a defeat for both sides?
The generals of both armies were killed in the battle.
Both sides lost the will to continue fighting.
It was the bloodiest single day of the war.
Neither side claimed victory in the battle.
What was the result of the Battle of Vicksburg?
The Confederate troops deserted.
The Union controlled all Southern ports.
The Union gained control of the Mississippi River.
The Confederacy enlisted more troops than ever before.
What did women do during the war?
They ran farms and businesses in the places of the men who went off to war.
Some served the military as messengers, guides, scouts, smugglers, or spies.
Many provided medical care for sick and wounded soldiers.
all of the above
Which of these was a danger for African American troops who fought for the Union?
If captured, they could be sold into slavery.
They were frequently attacked by other Union soldiers.
If captured, they would be forced to fight for the Confederacy.
They were easily overcome since they had no weapons.
What was the significance of the 54th Regiment in the Union Army?
Their bravery earned them widespread respect.
They were an all black regiment.
They led the fight at the battle of Fort Wagner.
All of the above.
Which of these describes General Sherman’s march through Georgia?
an example of total war
a defeat for both armies
a peaceful end to the conflict
the bloodiest battle of the war
Which of these describes Grant’s terms of surrender at Appomattox Court House?
They were harsh in order to penalize the Confederacy.
They were not punishing so they could heal the wounds caused by the war.
They were stern in their demand for payment of losses.
They were meant to show that the North sought forgiveness.
Which of these was a Northern advantage at the start of the Civil War?
highly trained soldiers
abundant natural resources
fighting in familiar territory
control of the Mississippi River
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
French vs. Natives
British vs. French
British vs. French and Natives
Natives vs. British
Who won the French and Indian War?
England
France
Natives
Spain
Why was the French and Indian War fought?
The French, Native Americans, and British did not like each other
The French and British were both trying to claim the Ohio Country Land
The French and the British wanted to have more power back in Europe
The Native Americans wanted to fight both the British and the French
What did the Proclamation of 1763 state?
Colonists were forbidden to settle west of the Appalachians
The French were forbidden from attempting to trade west of the Appalachians
Colonists were required to pay additional taxes to settle west of the Appalachians
British soldiers were not allowed to stop settlers from settling west of the Appalachians
What tactic did Wolfe use to sneak into the city of Quebec?
scaling the cliffs in the dark
The Trojan Horse
dressing as French women
Blitzkrieg
What is another name for the French and Indian War?
The Great War
The Seven Years’ War
The France and Britain
War of the Roses
Which treaty was negotiated to end the war?
Treaty of London, 1780
Treaty of Paris, 1763
Treaty of Versaille, 1756
Treaty of Sussex, 1760
What was a major consequence of the French and Indian War?
The war was very expensive and left Britain with pressing financial problems
The French won the war and drove the British out of North America
Russia began taking over parts of North America
None of the above
Why was William Pitt taking over wartime operations for the British considered a turning point in the war?
Pitt withdrew all British troops from North America because he felt that war in North America was pointless and did not matter.
The French were afraid of Pitt from wars in the past and surrendered after hearing that he was taking over
Pitt believed North America was critical to England as a world power and he committed more troops and replaced old leaders with younger ones.
None of the Above
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
a formal proposal to unite the colonies under a President General and a Grand Council
a military proposal to defeat the French in New Orleans
a formal proposal to unite all of the Native American tribes against the French
a formal proposal to give the colonies independence from the British
What is salutary neglect?
The king and parliament allow the colonists to govern themselves as long as they are making money for the mother country.
England ignores the 13 colonies because they were too busy with other things.
The colonies ignore the King's rules.
Allows the King and Parliament to tax the colonies whenever and however much they want.
What was a result of the French and Indian War that eventually led to the American Revolution?
Britain placed its colonies under strict control and began taxing them to help pay for the war.
Colonists were not offered aid during the war but were still expected to serve British interests.
The loss of colonial territory to the French made colonists lose faith in the British government.
Britain expected colonists to fight the war at their own expense and offered no reimbursement.
This man visited the Iroquois
Jefferson
Washington
Franklin
Jackson
England used their economic practice as one of their main reasons for controlling the colonies.. What was this economic practice called?
Dictatorship
Supply and Demand
Mercantilism
Capitalism
The practice of salutary neglect encouraged colonists to be
individuals and self-reliant
Thieves and crooks
Rich and powerful
Timid and scared
Ottawa Chief; fought with the French, started rebellion in 1763 attacking the British in the Ohio Country. Finally ending with his surrender in 1766
Sitting Bull
Pontiac
Crazy Horse
Powhatan
Which of the following was NOT a way in which the French and Indian War was in a way the first global war?
It involved the two biggest empires of the time.
The war took place in the Americas, Europe, India, and the high seas.
It involved France and its allies.
It involved England and its allies.
