Practice

Why was Japan's attack on Hawaii a strategic move? Hawaii was a tourist destination, not an important military post. Hawaii was where a large portion of the Pacific fleet was sheltered. Hawaii was where US naval power was the weakest. Hawaii was where US land troops awaited battle.

What was an effect of having so many men away from home during World War II? It permanently changed the role of women in the workforce. It opened up opportunities for minorities and women. It eliminated racial discrimination permanently. It changed American family values.

Many struggling businesses made large profits during World War II through war contracts with factory workers. the government. the Allies. oil well owners.

For which of the following crimes was Fred Korematsu found guilty? violating military orders spying for Japan entering the US illegally hiding in an internment camp

Which of the following is true of Great Britain's participation in World War II in 1940? Its Royal Air Force won the Battle of Britain. Its Royal Navy lost the Battle of the Atlantic. Its Royal Air Force lost the Battle of the Atlantic. Its land troops outmaneuvered Germany's.

Which of the following best describes Adolf Hitler's regime? fascism marked by individual civil liberties democracy marked by a single, elected ruler communism marked by one-party rule totalitarianism marked by a belief in Aryan superiority

What impact did the US development of the atomic bomb have on World War II? After the US dropped atomic bombs on two major cities in Japan, Japan surrendered. After the US dropped atomic bombs on two major cities in Germany, Germany surrendered. After the US dropped atomic bombs on major cities in Germany and Japan, both surrendered. After Japan dropped an atomic bomb on Pearl Harbor, the US entered World War II.

Which of the following led to increased tension between the United States and Japan in 1937? the Nanjing Massacre Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech Japan's oil exports the Lend-Lease Act

Which of the following was considered unpatriotic during the World War II? driving a car wearing shoes wasting materials eating at a restaurant

What did the US government do to ensure there would not be any vital factory work stoppages during World War II? The government encouraged businesses to produce war products. The government banned workers in important industries from taking vacations. The government forced 200,000 businesses to join the war effort. The government banned workers in important industries from striking.

How did the US government control price increases for scarce goods? It set a price scale determining what different people could afford. It established the Office of Price Administration. It set new prices weekly depending on the availability of goods. It established the War Production Board to study pricing of scarce goods.

What was an effect of the US increase in production during World War II? It gave the Allies the advantage to win the war. It gave the Axis the advantage to win the war. It kept US factories busy throughout the world. It kept only US soldiers well equipped.

A reason the Neutrality Acts were revised to allow cash-and-carry in the 1930s was because of the spread of socialism. because Germany needed supplies. because fascism was gaining ground in Europe. because of WWI.

Which of the following best describes one contribution of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II? They flew missions over the US. They supported the troops. They flew missions over Germany. They helped develop the atomic bomb.

Miller's approach in designing this poster is best described as negative; Miller wanted Americans to join the war out of fear of the Nazis. positive; Miller wanted Americans to join the war to help fight the Nazis. positive; Miller wanted Americans to protect their towns and cities. negative; Miller wanted Americans to become fearful of all foreigners.