WorksheetsChapter 24 Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
How did Hitler gain power for the Nazi Party?
He appointed friends to key government positions.
He promised that Germany would not relive the past.
He blamed the Jews for Germany's economic problems.
He allowed military leaders to take over the government.
Why did the United States enact Neutrality Acts in the 1930's?
to avoid involvement in the back to Africa movement
to avoid involvement in the war that was brewing in Europe
to remain objective in the dispute between Britain and Ireland
to avoid conflict with the Soviet Union and communist nations
Why was blitzkrieg warfare effective?
Germany's new tanks could outpace those of opposing armies.
Germany's air raids meant that it did not have to fight land battles.
Germany pinpointed targets that other countries did not care about.
Germany used air raids to knock out communications and transportation systems.
What is a reason that America was hesitant to support the Soviet Union with military equipment when it entered World War 2?
The United States had signed the Atlantic Charter.
The Soviet Union had broken its pact with Germany.
The Soviet Union was a communist country run by a dictator.
The United States did not have enough arms for its own defense.
Why did Japan, Germany, and Italy sign the Tripartite Pact?
to establish joint rule of China
to merge their army into one unit
to support one another's expansion goals
to launch a surprise attack on the United States
What event prompted the United States to enter the war?
Germany's air raid on Britain
Germany's invasion of Poland
Japan's invasion of Manchuria
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
Which was one of the first steps that the United States took to prepare for war in 1942?
It rebuilt the Pacific fleet and expanded shipyards.
It enlisted women and people of color in the military.
It set up a series of secret meetings with Axis leaders.
It moved Japanese Americans into internment camps.
Which best describes the US military prior to World War II?
It was at its largest size ever as a result of the buildup in World War I.
It had grown rapidly in response to a decade-long preparation for war.
It was diverse and well trained due to the growing diversity of the country.
Increase enlistments to reach a fighting size that would be needed in war.
Which of the following war-related tasks had been traditionally performed by women?
typing reports and orders
nursing wounded soldiers
serving as undercover spies
repairing and maintaining equipment
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
the first union for African American workers
the first integrated combat unit of the Air Force
a group of African American military combat pilots
a group of southern factory owners who built fighter planes
Why were the Navajo codes so successful?
The Navajo language was easy to learn.
Many Allied soldiers spoke the Navajo language.
The Navajo language was similar to previous codes.
The Japanese did not know the Navajo language existed.
Why did the United States send Japanese Americans to internment camps?
Japanese American groups vowed to remain neutral during the war.
The government feared for the safety of Japanese Americans.
Japanese American citizens refused to enter the draft or join the war.
The US government feared that Japanese Americans would be loyal to Japan.
Why did Allied troops target North Africa in Operation Torch?
They needed to stop Germany from invading Spain.
They believed their tanks would perform better in desert terrain.
They wanted to protect oil shipments from the Middle East.
They wanted to attack where the Axis countries had the most troops.
What was the main benefit of pushing Rommel out of North Africa?
It made it easier to ship supplies and troops to Europe.
It allowed the Allies to send troops into the Middle East.
It protected the Allies' plans for a massive D-Day attack.
It opened a path for the Allies to get to France by way of Spain.
What happened in the Battle of Stalingrad?
Germany retreated after running out of food and fuel, leaving the city in ruins.
The Soviet Union held the city; about 2 million soldiers and civilians died.
Germany took the city after incurring an unprecedented number of casualties.
Soviet Union evacuated civilians, incurring devastating military casualties.
What was Germany's final offensive of World War II?
D-Day
Battle of the Bulge
Operation Overlord
Battle of Stalingrad
What were the Yalta Accords?
An agreement among Allied leaders regarding the future of Europe
An agreement among Allied leaders regarding the war in the Pacific
An agreement between Allied and Axis leaders to declare an end to the war
Agreement between Allied and Axis leaders for how to rebuild after the war
Why did the Nazis open concentration camps?
to house people who were accused of war crimes
to provide housing for thousands of immigrants
to rid Europe of Jews and people with disabilities
to discourage marriage between Jews and other races
Where did the Japanese air force attack within hours of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?
Australia
the Coral Sea
the Philippines
the Midway Islands
Which sentence best describes the outcome of Japan's attack on the Philippines?
After months of fighting, Filipino and American troops surrendered to Japan
Filipino and US troops under MacArthur surrendered almost immediately.
Japan led a series of air raids on the Philippines.
After several weeks of fighting, Japan retreated from the Philippines
What was an effect of the Allies' island hopping strategy in the Pacific?
Allied Forces moved closer to Japan.
Japan took control of Allied military bases.
The Japanese navy gradually moved south.
Allied forces suffered major losses and withdrew.
What was the significance of the Battle of Okinawa?
Japanese victory resulted in a change of leadership over UN forces.
The close battle caused Japan to use kamikaze pilots for the first time.
US victory provided UN forces with a base to invade the Japanese islands.
The number of casualties encouraged both sides to seek a peace agreement.
How much time passed between the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
three hours
three days
two weeks
two months
Which best describes the US position following World War II?
had a strong military but faced an economic crisis due to wartime spending
had a relatively strong economy but a weaker military than European nations
Its military economic strength made it most powerful country in the world
willingness to use atomic bomb made it feared despised by European allies.
What political system uses nationalism, militarism, and racism to control a nation's people?
fascism
communism
dictatorship
isolationism
In what way was the Atlantic Charter a forerunner of the United Nations?
It was led by just two nations.
It specified that Germany had to be punished.
It included goals to improve living conditions worldwide.
Dozens of countries committed to upholding its principles.
What was the Women's Army Corps?
the first group of female combat pilots
a group that raised money for veterans
a group of nurses serving in combat zones
a group of volunteers serving in noncombat roles
How were internment camps in the US like Nazi concentration camps?
The government kept the camps secret.
Prisoners participated in self-government.
They imprisoned people because of their race.
Labor was used to manufacture war machines.
The Allies wanted to control the Suez Canal in order to ensure access to which commodity?
oil
food
trucks
airplanes
What was the goal of rationing?
to keep supply lines open
to reserve resources for the war
to generate support for the troops
to create opportunities for women to serve
What was one effect of the Soviet Union's success in World War II?
The Soviet Union became a US ally.
The Soviet Union freed Eastern Europe.
The Soviet Union joined the Axis powers.
The Soviet Union expanded its influence.
What happened to the troops captured by Japan in the Philippines in 1942?
They were forced on a deadly march.
They were released to survive on their own.
They were sent to concentration camps in Europe.
They were exchanged for Japanese prisoners.
Why have no countries used an atomic bomb in warfare since the end of World War II?
Most countries have nuclear weapons.
The countries agreed to get rid of all nuclear weapons.
More deadly weapons have been used instead of the atomic bomb.
Countries recognize that the atomic bomb is unacceptably destructive.
How did Congress's view of international organizations change?
Congress revoked all US trade agreements after World War II.
Congress did not support the UN, but voted for the League of Nations.
Congress supported NATO prior to World War I, but not after World War II.
Congress did not support the League of Nations but voted for the UN.
