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WorksheetsAEF 2025 US Chapter 10 Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 32mins
One major reason the League of Nations failed was that it
was controlled by communist Russia
frightened many nations with its large military force
lacked the support of many of the major world powers during crises
was supported by Hitler and Stalin
In Europe during the 1930s, economic instability led to the
rise of fascist dictatorships
development of nuclear arms
abandonment of colonial territories
establishment of the League of Nations
Which newspaper headline illustrates a policy of appeasement?
"Dien Bien Phu Falls; French to Leave Vietnam"
"Chamberlain Agrees to German Demands: Sudetenland to Germany"
"Marshall Plan Proposes Economic Aid Program for Europe"
"Soviet Troops and Tanks Crush Hungarian Revolt"
Which agreement was labeled by the Nazis as unfair to Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
Soviet Nonaggression Pact
Munich Pact
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The policy of appeasement helped cause World War II because this policy
reduced the armaments of major European powers
gave too much power to the United Nations
increased sea trade between England and the United States
allowed the aggressive actions of Germany to go unchecked
"It took the Big Four just five hours and twenty five minutes here in Munich today to dispel the clouds of war and come to an agreement over the partition of Czechoslovakia. There is to be no European war, after all. There is to be peace, and the price of that peace is, roughly, the ceding by Czechoslovakia of the Sudeten territory to Herr Hitler's Germany. The German Führer gets what he wanted, only he has to wait a little longer for it. Not much longer though — only ten days. . . ."
Source: William Shirer, recording of CBS radio report from Prague, September 29, 1938
The policy that France, Britain, and Italy chose to follow at this meeting is known as
self-determination
appeasement
liberation
pacification
One reason for the outbreak of World War II was the
growing tension between the United States and the Soviet Union
conflict between the Hapsburg and the Romanov families
ineffectiveness of the League of Nations
refusal of the German government to sign the Treaty of Versailles
Based on the information provided by the diagram, which statement is a valid conclusion about the 1930s?
The United States led international peace-keeping efforts.
Aggression led to the start of World War II.
The actions of Italy, Germany, and Japan united Europe.
Economic and social upheaval led to the rise of democracy in Asia.
Which situation is an example of totalitarianism in Germany in the 1930s?
frequent meetings of the German Reichstag
decline of the German economy
strict government control of the press
negotiation of a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union
After World War I, the rise of Benito Mussolini in Italy and the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany are most closely associated with
the development of fascism
the desire for containment
an emphasis on democratic traditions
a return to conservative religious practices
During the 1930s, the Nazi (National Socialist) Party received support from the German people because it promised to
abide by the Versailles Treaty
improve economic conditions in Germany
promote policies that ensured ethnic equality
utilize international organizations to solve problems
During the 1930s and 1940s, Nazis in Germany and Fascists in Italy promoted policies that emphasized
economic cooperation in Europe
international peacekeeping efforts
worldwide Communist revolutions
national and racial supremacy
Japan’s invasion of China in 1937 and Germany’s attack on Poland in 1939 led directly to
a meeting at Yalta between the United States and the Soviet Union
a conference at Munich for European leaders
the beginning of World War II in Asia and Europe
the withdrawal of Britain and France from European affairs
Which ideology best completes this graphic organizer?
socialism
democracy
capitalism
fascism
Based on the information in this chart, which situation gave rise to Nazi power in Germany?
global prosperity and trade
success of the Weimar Republic
political and economic instability
expansion of Germany’s colonial empire
How did geography affect both Napoleon’s invasion and Hitler’s invasion of Russia?
Deserts made invasion possible.
The harsh cold climate and size of the Russia created obstacles to success.
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
One reason that Britain and France agreed to appease Hitler at the Munich Conference was to
prevent the start of another world war
stop the Nazis from invading the Soviet Union
obey an order from the League of Nations
obtain advanced German military weapons in exchange
Why were the leaders of Western Europe surprised by the event depicted in this cartoon?
The ideologies of these two nations were at opposite ends of the political spectrum.
The Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were both democratic regimes.
The Soviet Union had a long history of close relations with Great Britain.
Since 1935, the official government policy of the Soviet Union had supported isolationism.
• Introduced fascism to nation
• Attempted to restore the nation to its past glory
• Invaded Ethiopia
What dictator took these actions before World War II?
Vladimir Lenin
Francisco Franco
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
This was a major reason for dropping the atomic bomb on Japan
promote US Isolationism
destroy Japan's industrial centers and save American lives
Scare Hitler
Which two cities were attacked with atomic bombs by the United States?
Nagasaki & Hiroshima
Tokyo & Kyoto
Tokyo & Yokohama
Osaka & Kyoto
What is Genocide?
prejudice, racism, hatred against Jews
systematic attempt to eliminate an entire race
organized attack on Jewish homes and businesses
In the 1920’s and 1930’s, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Spain was largely the result of which of the following?
the success of the Communists in establishing a command economy in the Soviet Union
severe economic and social problems that arose in Europe after World War I
the active support of the United States
movements demanding the return of the old monarchies
During the mid-1930’s, which characteristic was common to Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia?
government ownership of the means of production and distribution
one-party system that denied basic human rights
encouragement of individual freedom of expression in the arts
emphasis on consumer goods rather than on weapons
The harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I helped lay the foundation for which of the following?
rise of fascism Germany
uprisings during the French Revolution
division of Korea along the 38th parallel
Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
What was the major motive for Japan’s expansionist policies in the 1930s?
Japan’s dream of global domination
Japan’s need for oil, rubber, and other key resources
Japan’s desire to impose its culture on other Asians
Japan’s desire to liberate Asians from Western imperialism
What was one reason the Nazi programs and policies of the early 1930’s appealed to many people in Germany?
the people were frustrated with their current economic and political situation
Germany had been denied membership in the United Nations
a coup d’etat had forced communism on the German people
the German people feared that the French or the British would soon gain control of the Polish corridor
What desire of the United States was reflected in the passage of the Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937?
isolate itself from conflicts in Europe and Asia
form alliances to stop the aggression of dictators
expand trade outside the Western Hemisphere
support the policies of the League of Nations
At the beginning of World War II, national debate focused on whether the United States should continue which policy?
coexistence
containment
imperialism
isolationism
Prior to United States entry into World War II, Congress passed the Cash-and-Carry Act of 1939 and the Lend-Lease Act of 1941. What did these foreign policy actions show about the United States between 1939 and 1941?
the U.S. gave equal support to both the Allied and Axis Powers
the U.S. attempted to contain the spread of communism
the U.S. maintained a strict policy of isolationism
the U.S. became increasingly drawn into the war in Europe
In the early 1940’s, the “destroyers-for military-bases deal” with Great Britain and the Lend-Lease Act were evidence that the United States:
recognized that its policy of neutrality conflicted with its self-interest
followed its policy of neutrality more strictly as World War II progressed in Europe
believed that the Allied policy of appeasement would succeed
wanted to honor the military commitments it had made just after World War I
What was an immediate effect of the Lend-Lease program?
Western Europe recovered from the damage caused by World War I
the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact
Japan declared war against the United States
the United States provided critical aid to Great Britain and the Soviet Union
Before entering World War II, how did the United States act as the “arsenal of democracy?
financing overseas radio broadcasts in support of democracy
Supplying war materials to the Allies
creating a weapons stockpile for use after the war
providing workers for overseas factories
What was the main reason that the United States became involved in World War II?
Germany refused to pay its debts from World War I
European democracies supported United States policies toward Germany and Japan
President Franklin D. Roosevelt did not enforce the Neutrality Acts
Germany and Japan achieved important military successes in Europe and Asia
Which statement most accurately describes the foreign policy change made by the United States between the start of World War II (1939) and the attack of Pearl Harbor (1941)?
The traditional isolationism of the United States was strengthened.
The nation shifted from neutrality to military support for the Allies.
War was declared on Germany but not on Japan.
Financial aid was offered to both the Allied and Axis powers.
Who were the Allied leaders?
Mussolini, Hitler, and Tojo
Churchill, Stalin, and Roosevelt
De Gaulle, Eisenhower, and Churchill
Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini
What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge?
it was the last time the German army was able to advance
it was a major Soviet victory over the Germans
it convinced Eisenhower that the Americans should capture Berlin
it boosted German power and morale
What was the battle that ended the Japanese offensive and forced Japan to revert to defending their conquests?
the Battle of the Atlantic
the Battle of the Bulge
the Battle of Midway
the Battle of Iwo Jima
What was the battle that exhausted Germany’s reserves and opened the way into Germany?
the Battle of Leningrad
the Battle of Iwo Jima
the Battle of the Bulge
the Battle of the Atlantic
Why was the D-Day invasion in June 1944 important to the outcome of World War II?
it opened a new Allied front in Europe
it avoided use of the atomic bomb against civilian targets
it forced Italy to surrender
it stopped Soviet advances in Eastern Europe
Why did the United States begin the Manhattan Project shortly after entering World War II?
to work on the development of an atomic bomb
to increase economic production to meet wartime demands
to defend New York City against a nuclear attack
to recruit men for the military services
What belief prompted President Harry Truman to decide to use atomic bombs against Japan?
an invasion of Japan would result in excessive casualties
Germany would refuse to surrender in Europe
an alliance was developing between Japan and the Soviet Union
Japan was in the process of developing its own atomic weapons
On what grounds did President Harry Truman justify using atomic bombs on Japan in 1945?
world was ready for a demonstration of nuclear power
Axis powers deserved total destruction
early ending of the war would save many lives
American public demanded that the bombs be used
What a controversial issue that resulted from World War II?
future role of the League of Nations
morality of nuclear warfare
commitment of troops without congressional approval
civilian control of the military
The United States government relied heavily on which method to help pay for World War II?
money borrowed from foreign governments
sale of war bonds
sale of United States manufactured goods to neutral nations
printing of additional paper money
During World War II, what changed in roles did many women experiences?
served in military combat positions
worked in jobs formerly held by men
controlled most corporations
chaired several congressional committees
During World War II, what was the purpose of posters of Rosie the Riveter?
recruit women into wartime industries
encourage women to serve in the armed forces
promote women’s suffrage
support higher education for women
World War I and World War II brought about changes for minorities and women because these conflicts led to?
the creation of new job opportunities
the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment
a greater number of high-level management positions
greater integration in housing and schools throughout the nation
What impact did World War II have on many women in the United States?
Women could serve in U.S. cabinet posts.
Women began to work in jobs previously held by men
Women participated in combat.
Women earned the same wages as men
What did this statement helped influence President Franklin D. Roosevelt to do?
ask Congress to declare war on Japan
force most Japanese Americans to leave the United States
send federal troops to guard California’s capital
restrict the civil liberties of Japanese Americans
In Korematsu v. United States (1944), why did the Supreme Court say that the removal of Japanese Americans from their homes was constitutional?
most Japanese Americans were not United States citizens
many Japanese Americans refused to serve in the United States Armed Force
this type of action was necessary during a national emergency
there was strong evidence of significant Japanese sabotage on the West Coast
Which statement about Japanese Americans interned during World War II is most accurate?
Many were forced to return to Japan at the conclusion of the war.
No Japanese Americans were allowed to serve in the United States armed services during the war.
Most were released after signing a loyalty oath
Many lost their homes and businesses
