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WorksheetsWorld War II Quiz Part A
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a turning point in World War II?
The defeat of the Germans by the Soviets ended Hitler's plans to dominate.
The defeat of the Soviets by the Germans ended Hitler's plans to dominate.
The defeat of the Germans by the Soviets ended Stalin's plans to dominate.
None of these.
Why did the Allies decide to concentrate first on the war in Europe?
The Axis believed that Germany posed a greater long-term threat than did Japan in the Pacific.
The Allies believed that Germany posed a greater long-term threat than did Japan in the Pacific.
The Allies believed that France posed a greater long-term threat than did Germany in the Pacific.
None of these.
What was the primary objective of the D-Day invasion at Normandy?
To gain a weak position in France and begin pushing back the Germans.
To gain a strong position in Russia and begin pushing back the Germans.
To gain a strong position in France and begin pushing back the Germans.
None of these.
What impact did the Battle of Midway have on Japanese expansion in the Pacific?
The Battle of Midway halted the Germans from expanding their control in the Pacific, and prevented their ever dominating the region again.
The Battle of Midway enhanced the Japanese to expanding their control in the Pacific, and prevented their ever dominating the region again.
The Battle of Midway halted the Japanese from expanding their control in the Pacific, and prevented their ever dominating the region again.
None of these.
On what issues did Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill disagree?
They disagreed on when to start a third European front in France.
They disagreed on when to start a second European front in France.
They disagreed on when to start a surprise European front in France.
None of these.
How did the federal government control resources need for the war effort?
FDR set up the Office of Price Administration, which controlled prices and wages and the government instituted a system of rationing essential resources.
FDR set up the Office of Price Control, which controlled prices and wages and the government instituted a system of rationing essential resources.
Teddy Roosevelt set up the Office of Price Administration, which controlled prices and wages and the government instituted a system of rationing essential resources.
None of these.
How did the war affect the location of industries and workers in the United States?
People flocked to cities that offered industrial jobs and had built up industries for war production. The South and Southwest, in particular, saw a huge growth in population.
People flocked to rural areas that offered industrial jobs and had built up industries for war production. The South and Southwest, in particular, saw a minimal growth in population.
People flocked to northern states that offered industrial jobs and had built up industries for war production. The South and Southwest, in particular, saw a minimal growth in population.
None of these.
What were the consequences of the decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Forty-five thousand Japanese residents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were instantly killed or missing, but Germany surrendered, ending the war.
Ninety-five thousand German residents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were instantly killed or missing, but Japan surrendered, ending the war.
Ninety-five thousand Japanese residents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were instantly killed or missing, but Germany surrendered, ending the war.
Ninety-five thousand Japanese residents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were instantly killed or missing, but Japan surrendered, ending the war.
What were the results of the Battle of the Bulge?
It crippled France and demoralized its troops; they were pushed back into Germany and never went on the defensive again.
It crippled Germany and demoralized its troops; they were pushed back into Russia and never went on the defensive again.
It crippled Germany and demoralized its troops; they were pushed back into Germany and never went on the defensive again.
None of these.
How did the war create new opportunities for African Americans?
Both b and c.
African American leaders initiated the "Double T" campaign to defeat fascism abroad and discrimination at overseas; labor leaders such as A. Philip Randolph fought for lower unemployment rate; and FDR issued Executive Order 8888, which assured fair hiring practices in all jobs.
African American leaders initiated the "Double V" campaign to defeat communism abroad and discrimination at home; labor leaders such as A. Philip Randolph fought for better pay; and FDR issued Executive Order 8802, which assured unequal hiring practices in government-funded jobs.
African American leaders initiated the "Double V" campaign to defeat fascism abroad and discrimination at home; labor leaders such as A. Philip Randolph fought for fair treatment; and FDR issued Executive Order 8802, which assured fair hiring practices in government-funded jobs.
Why was the island-hopping campaign in the Pacific so deadly to both sides?
American forces took control of islands only after life-and-death struggles against French troops who fought fiercely to the last man; kamikaze pilots also crashed into American ships.
Asian forces took control of islands only after life-and-death struggles against Japanese troops who fought fiercely to the last man; kamikaze pilots also crashed into American ships.
Both a and b.
American forces took control of islands only after life-and-death struggles against Japanese troops who fought fiercely to the last man; kamikaze pilots also crashed into American ships.
How did the Allies defeat the Axis powers?
In Europe, the Germans were defeated by Allied armies pushing from both the west and the east. In the Pacific, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, an act that forced the Japanese to surrender.
In Asia, the Germans were defeated by the Axis armies pushing from both the west and the east. In the Pacific, the United States dropped four atomic bombs on Japan, an act that forced the Japanese to surrender.
In Europe, the Germans were defeated by Allied armies pushing from both the north and the south. In the Atlantic, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, an act that forced the Japanese to surrender.
Both a and b.
Why were Japanese Americans interned during World War II?
Some Navy and Army leaders believed that Japanese immigrants or Japanese Americans would be disloyal to the United States. The internment was based on factors of way hysteria, racism, the German people's lack of political power, and their isolation from other Germans.
Some political and military leaders believed that all immigrants or Japanese Americans would be disloyal to the United States. The internment was based on factors of way hysteria, racism, the African American people's lack of political power, and their isolation from other Americans.
Some political and military leaders believed that Japanese immigrants or Japanese Americans would be disloyal to the United States. The internment was based on factors of way hysteria, racism, the Japanese people's lack of political power, and their isolation from other Americans.
None of these.
How did the Allies turn the tide against the Axis?
In Europe, the Allies continued German progress at Stalingrad, in the Atlantic, and in North Asia, and put Germany on the defensive. In the Pacific the Americans lost to the Japanese at the Battle of Midway, putting Japan on the offensive.
In Europe, the Axis stopped German progress at Stalingrad, in the Atlantic, and in North Africa, and put Germany on the defensive. In the Pacific, the Americans defeated the Japanese at the Battle of Midway, putting Japan on the defensive.
In Europe, the Allies stopped German progress at Stalingrad, in the Atlantic, and in North Africa, and put Germany on the defensive. In the Pacific, the Americans defeated the Japanese at the Battle of Midway, putting Japan on the defensive.
None of these.
How did the war change America at home?
Women and minorities found new opportunities in the workplace. African Americans achieved some improvements in civil rights. However, injustices, such as Japanese internment, occurred. The U.S. government also helped manage the economy.
Women and minorities had no new opportunities in the workplace. African Americans achieved no improvements in civil rights. However, injustices, such as Japanese internment, occurred. The U.S. government also helped manage the economy.
Women and minorities found new opportunities in the factories making war machines. African Americans achieved some improvements in personal wealth. However, injustices, such as German internment, occurred. The U.S. government also helped manage the economy.
None of these.
What were the goals of British and American bombing runs over Germany?
To destroy Japan's capacity to make war.
Both a and c.
To destroy Germany's capacity to make bombs.
To destroy Germany's capacity to make war.
