Unit Test Review

Supporters of using the atomic bomb against Japan at the end of World War II thought an invasion would cost too many American lives. not be successful. be opposed by the American people. require the navy to build too many ships.

Why did supporters of using the atomic bomb reject the idea of dropping one on a deserted island? They thought the radioactive fallout was too dangerous. They thought it would make Japan fight even harder. They did not want other nations to know about the bomb. They did not want to waste one of the remaining bombs.

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 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.

Which was a result of the US occupation of Japan after World War II? The US and Japan became military enemies. The US and Japan became allies and trading partners. The US and Japan became allies with few economic ties. The US and Japan became members of the Allied nations.

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 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 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

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 best describes the aftermath of the 1938 Munich Agreement? Hitler had the confidence to launch further invasions of European countries. Other European countries peacefully coexisted with Germany. World War II continued without US involvement. Hitler found the last of the Lebensraum that he desired.

Supporters of the atomic bomb argued against the idea that the US should not use the bomb against Japan by suggesting the destruction would not be any greater than at Pearl Harbor. noting the bomb would mainly destroy buildings rather than kill people. suggesting the bomb would only be used on important military targets. noting that firebombing had already caused extensive damage in Japan.

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

A similarity between the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Coral Sea is that both were good examples of the "island-hopping" strategy. significantly reduced Japan's naval strength. were significant victories for the Allies. were fought by warplanes from aircraft carriers.

When Hitler sent troops into the Rhineland in 1936 and Austria in 1938, other European nations responded with immediate armed resistance. united to protect Czechoslovakia. offered no resistance. convened the Munich Conference.

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