World War II Unit Test 100%

During World War II, the Battle of Midway was significant because it evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets. was the first significant win for the Japanese in the Pacific. denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia. occurred on the open sea rather than near the target island.

Why did Nazi Germany build concentration camps in Poland? to turn other governments against Jewish people to show how powerful Nazi Germany was to separate Jewish people from the rest of the public to kill larger numbers of people

The mass murder of Jewish people in Russia was carried out by concentration camps. the Final Solution. the Kristallnachts. mobile killing squads.

Which of the following is a feature of democratic systems but not totalitarian systems? rule by a single political party open expressions of nationalism freedom of speech government control of businesses

How did the Battle of Okinawa affect President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan? It showed that Japan was close to surrendering. It showed that the US could not win the war without it. It showed that Japan was willing to fight without surrendering. It showed the US could easily defeat Japan.

In the Supreme Court's decision in Korematsu v. United States, the court said that Korematsu was not a spy and deserved equal rights. was not a spy but could not be granted equal rights. was a spy and should be imprisoned immediately. was a spy but was free to go back to Japan.

In 1942, which nation was an important member of the Allies but remained occupied by Germany? Italy China France the Soviet Union

How did Admiral Chester Nimitz affect the Allied victory in the Pacific? He developed and implemented key battle strategies. He made the decision to drop the atomic bomb. He planned bombing raids on Japan from aircraft carriers. He commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific theater.

The threat to the survival of which nation led the Allies to pursue a "Europe-first" strategy? Italy Poland the United States the Soviet Union

How did America's involvement in World War II impact race relations in the military? Individuals of different backgrounds made significant contributions to the war effort, which encouraged racial integration in the military. Individuals of different backgrounds played key roles in the war effort, which encouraged continued racial segregation in the military. American service members worked together with European soldiers, which encouraged the integration of the US military. Americans of different backgrounds were assigned together in the same units, ending racial segregration in the military.

Which was allowed under the new system of government in Japan following World War II? Women were allowed to vote. The military elected new leaders. The emperor retained power. The US appointed new leaders.

Shortly after the Munich Agreement gave Germany the Sudetenland, Hitler invaded Britain. France. Poland. Italy.

Two groups who benefited economically from wartime production were soldiers and sailors. African Americans and women. the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers. the War Production Board and the Defense Plant Corporation.

How did Roosevelt's Lend-Lease Act shift US foreign policy away from isolationism? It lent arms to Allied forces and allowed them to pay later. It allowed the US to sell arms to belligerent nations.. It put US bases on German territory. It put US bases on British territory.

World War II mobilization affected women by forcing them to work in factories. giving them new job opportunities. conscripting them into the army. giving them jobs considered women's work.

A provision of the US Neutrality Act of 1935 encouraged the sale of arms to neutral countries. prohibited the sale of arms to any belligerent nations. prohibited trade of any kind with other nations. encouraged trade only with Europe.

The Nuremberg trials after World War II were largely a symbolic exercise because a small number of Nazis were charged. a small number of perpetrators, such as Himmler, were charged. a small number of Nazis did not defend themselves. a small number of perpetrators were charged with one crime.

What did US car companies produce during World War II? airplanes and tanks military uniforms and helmets guns and ammunition food and first-aid supplies

Which statement best describes the role of West Coast newspapers in provoking fear of Japanese people in the 1940s? The newspapers reported rumors about Japanese Americans being spies. The newspapers reported facts about the war with Japan in the Pacific. The newspapers reported that Japanese Americans were taking over California. The newspapers reported that the US could not defend itself against Japan.

Which of the following best describes the beginning of the World War II? France, Britain, and the United States declared war on Germany as a result of the Munich Agreement. France, Britain, and the United States declared war on Germany following Germany's invasion of Poland. France and Britain declared war on Germany as a result of the Munich Agreement. France and Britain declared war on Germany following Germany's invasion of Poland.

Which of the following best summarizes how the conflicts in Rwanda in 1994 are related to the Holocaust? The events in Rwanda show that genocide can still happen, despite the impact of the Holocaust. The events in Rwanda show that genocide has stopped because of the effects of the Holocaust. The events in Rwanda show that the international community has forgotten the impact of the Holocaust. The events in Rwanda show that the international community no longer cares about the effects of the Holocaust.

How were the Japanese able to surprise the US at Pearl Harbor? Japanese land forces had invaded Hawaii unnoticed. Japanese submarines invaded Pearl Harbor unnoticed. Japanese airplanes had flown to the US mainland unnoticed. Japanese aircraft carriers had approached Hawaii unnoticed.

During World War II, which of the following was an Axis nation? China the Philippines Japan Egypt

The United States was called the Arsenal of Democracy because it was the country where all weapons were kept. it provided supplies for both the Axis and Allied powers. it provided supplies for the entire Allied war effort. it was the country where all aircraft were housed.

Which of the following events occurred on the Italian mainland as Allied forces moved across the island of Sicily during the summer of 1943? Mussolini was removed from power. Germany invaded northern Italy. Britain invaded northern Italy. Mussolini launched counteroffensives.