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36 Cards in this Set
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Pick a political cartoon based on this statement: Demostrated that "civilization cannot tolerate crimes against humanity from being ignored. Political cartoons: A. B. C. D. |
Political Cartoon: C |
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Choose which political cartoon corresponds with the statement: Reflects American's initial isolation during World War 2. Political Cartoons: A. B. C. D. |
Political Cartoon: A |
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Choose which political cartoon corresponds with the statement: Encouraged everyday citizens to participate in produce enormous amounts of ships, planes, tanks, etc. with the U.S becoming the
"Arsneal of Democracy." Political Cartoons A. B. C. D.
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Political Cartoon: D |
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Choose which political cartoon corresponds with the statement: Captured a moment during a ferocious battle and it looked to the future -- to victory and the end of war."
Political Cartoons: A. B. C. D. |
Political Cartoon: B |
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Which statement best expresses the main idea of the cartoon? A. Public opinion in the United States strongly supported the League. B. Most people in the U.S wanted the League to fail. C. Even after the U.S joined, the League failed to work D. The Failure of the U.S to join the League crippled the League's effectiveness. |
Answer: D |
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The immediate cause of the United States entry into World War 2 was that the United States A. Felt it necessary to defend the principle of freedom of the seas. B. Was ready to use its superior military and atomic capabilities. C. Suffered a direct military attack. D. Had to fulfill its collective security agreements with Western European nations. |
Answer: C |
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During World War 2, women and minorities made economic gains mainly because. A. More educational opportunities increased the number of skilled workers in these groups B. New civil rights legislation forced businesses to change their hiring practices. C. Labor unions successfully demanded equal opportunities for these groups. D. A shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities in the workplace. |
Answer: D |
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What was a key challenge faced by the United States during World War II ? A. Lack of public support for the war effort. B. Fighting the war on several fronts. C. Total reliance on naval power . D. Difficulty gaining congressional support. |
Answer: B |
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A reason that President Harry Truman decided to use atomic weapons against Japan was to
A. Punish the Japanese people by destroying their country . B. Increase Japan's potential as a future aggressor. C. End the war while limiting the lost of American lives. D. Divert forces to fight Germany. |
Answer: C |
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During world war two, this poster was used primarily to:
A. Gain financial support for the war. B. Convince women to fill vacant factory jobs. C. Create jobs for the unemployed. D. Contain the spread of communism |
Answer: A |
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Refer to the following: Speaker A: " The current situation has necessitated that more woman enter the workforce." Speaker B: " My family will have to get along without sugar and flour this week." Speaker C: " I say we should continue to support our president, even if a person has never been elected to four terms before now." Speaker D: " I support the government and everything it has to do, to be sure we are safe from fascism here at home." The given speakers would have made these statements during A. The Korean War B. World War I C. World War II D. The Vietnam War |
Answer: C |
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Speaker A: " The current situation has necessitated that more woman enter the workforce."
Speaker B: " My family will have to get along without sugar and flour this week."
Speaker C: " I say we should continue to support our president, even if a person has never been elected to four terms before now." Speaker D: " I support the government and everything it has to do, to be sure we are safe from fascism here at home. "Which of the following situation is Speaker B describing. A. Llimitations of agricultural production to farm subsidies limitations of agriculture production to farm subsidies. B. Food rationing to support a war effort C. Destruction of crops during wartime D. Need for importation of food productsSpeaker A: " The current situation has necessitated that more woman enter the workforce."Speaker B: " My family will have to get along without sugar and flour this week."Speaker C: " I say we should continue to support our president, even if a person has never been elected to four terms before now."Speaker D: " I support the government and everything it has to do, to be sure we are safe from fascism here at home." |
Answer: B |
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Which federal policy was enacted during World War II and justified as a wartime necessity?
A. Internment of Japanese Americans B. A ban on German-language books C. Exclusion of Chinese immigrants D. Adoption of the quota system of immigration |
Answer: A |
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The primary purpose of the Nuremberg trials following World War II was to determine the guilt or innocence of. A. Americans who opposed the U.S participation in the war. B. Communists who supported the war C. Individuals responsible for the Holocaust D. Men who evaded the draft during the war |
Answer: C |
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The main purpose of the World War II coupons shown in this illustration was to. A. Conserve essential goods for military use B. Encourage increased production of consumer goods C. Pay defense contractors for military hardware D. Choose men for the draft |
Answer: A |
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During World War II, posters like this were used to A. Recruit more women workers B. Convince women to enlist in the military services C. Gain Acceptance for wartime rationing programs D. Prevent anti war protests |
Answer: A |
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Prior to the start of World War II, Great Britain and France followed a policy of appeasement when they A. Rejected an alliance with the Soviet Union B. Allowed Germany to expand its territory C. Opposed U.S efforts to rearm D. Signed the agreements at the Yalta Conference. |
Answer:B |
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This World War II cartoon was used to encourage Americans to A. Buy war bonds B.Serve in the armed forces C. Work in War industries. D. Conserve natural resources |
Answer: D |
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During World War II , posters like the ones shown were used to A. Recruit more women workers B. Prevent anti war protests C. Gain acceptance for wartime rationing programs D. Convince women to enlist in the military services |
Answer: A |
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The posters shown were used during World War II to encourage women to A. Serve in armed forces B. Exercise their vote C. Contribute to the war effort D. Buy war bonds |
Answer: C |
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"....The Director of the War Relocation Authority is authorized and directed to formulate and effectuate [ implement] a program for the removal, from the areas designated from time to time by the secretary of War or appropriate military commander under the authority of Executive Order number 9066 of February 19, 1942, of the persons or classes of persons designated under such Executive Order, and for their relocation, maintenance, and supervision...." -Executive Order 9102,March 18, 1942 Shortly after this Executive Order was signed, federal government authorities began to A) deport German and Italian aliens B) move Japenese Americans to internment camps C) arrest the individuals who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor D) detain and interrogate Chinese immigrants |
Answer: B |
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The telegram shown was sent as a response to the. A. Passage of a law to ban Japanese immigrant ion B. Start of World War II C. Drafting of Japanese Americans into the military attack on Pearl Harbor |
Answer: D |
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to December 7, 1941, as "a date which will live in infamy " because on that day A. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor B. Italy declared war on the U.S C. The U.S dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima D. Germany invaded Poland |
Answer: A |
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What is the most likely explanation for the changes in income is shown in the chart? A. New laws were passed that permitted child labor in wartime.
B. World war two veterans benefited from an economic boom following the war.
C. Conversion to a wartime economy created new jobs.
D. Membership in labor unions was prohibited during wartime. |
Answer: C |
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The decline a progressivism during world war one and of the new deal at the start of World War II shows that A. The problems these movements faced were effectively solved.
B. Domestic programs may be overshadowed by wartime priorities.
C. Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D Roosevelt lack the leadership to continue these movements
D. Balanced budgets are more important to the public than social reforms |
Answer: B |
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Which does not describe the interment of the Japanese Americans during World War Two. A. The Supreme Court upheld the evacuation from the West Coast
B. Outside of California, there was widespread public opposition to the internment policy
C. Many of the evacuees where United States citizens
D. Reparations were finally paid to evacuees about forty years after the war" |
Answer: B |
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What does this propaganda poster tell us about life on the American home front during World War II |
Answer: C |
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What are the characteristics of blitzkrieg? A. Sudden violent attacks by air and land
B. Overthrow of totalitarian government.
C. Negotiations between countries at the end of war
D. Defensive line of trenches used to protect countries |
Answer: A |
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What does this propaganda poster tell us about life on the American home front during World War II |
Answer: C |
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What was most important about The Battle of Bulge |
Answer: D |
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Which day did FDR refer to when he said, "A date which will live infamy"? A. December 3, 1941 B. December 7, 1941 C. December 16, 1941 D. December 25, 1941 |
Answer: B |
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Why are the Navajo significant to World War Two?
A. They served medics and help save hundreds of lives.
B. They were placed in internment camps in the Southwest
C. They helped America win the war against Germany.
D. They developed an unbreakable code in the Pacific.
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Answer: C |
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During which World War II battle was this picture taken |
Answer: B |
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This battle was the turning point of the war in Eastern Europe. A. The battle of the Bulge B. The Battle of Britain C. The battle of Stalingrad D. The battle of Midway |
Answer: C |
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During which World War II battle was this picture taken |
Answer: B |
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This headline refers to the government policy of
A. Treatment of Japanese casualties of World War II
B. Removal of Japanese prisoners of war.
C. Using the atomic bomb in Japan.
D.Relocating Japanese Americans to internment camps. |
Answer: D |
