Why did President Truman ultimately decide to use atomic weapons in Japan? *
To prevent the potential loss of American lives from an invasion of Japan
Which of the following shows the correct sequence of events in World War II? *
Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, D-day, V-E Day
What was the purpose of the "cash and carry" policy adopted by the United States government in 1939? *
To preserve United States neutralit
How did methods of warfare in World War II differ from those in World War I? *
Airplane, tank, and troop movement were coordinated for rapid advances
The American campaign in the Pacific war strategy to defeat the Japanese was known as
Island hopping
Germany battle tactic of quickly overwhelming the opposition is referred to as *
blitzkrieg
The goal of the Double V campaign was Victory for the Allies and Victory over which social issue?
Discrimination and inequality in the United States
Why was D-Day invasion in June 1944 important to the outcome of World War II? *
It opened a new Allied front in Europe
In 1942, nations came together to draw up the United Nations charter. What was the purpose of drawing up the charter? *
Prevent World War 3 and promote peace
What was the purpose of the "cash and carry" policy adopted by the United States government in 1939? *
to preserve United States neutrality
What was the effect of the United States' use of atomic weapons in the war in the Pacific? *
It brought about the unconditional surrender of Japan and ended the Second World War
What conclusion can be made about the role of women during World War II?
It was acceptable for women to work, with men away at war
Two main causes of the rise of dictatorships after World War I were
The Treaty of Versailles and economic depression
In the 1930s, how did the United States respond to the rise of fascism in Europe? *
By passing a series of neutrality laws
What was the purpose of the Japanese Internment camps?
Detain Japanese Americans in case of Espionage or Treason
What was the status of the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II? *
International superpowers at odds
The act that gave the President of the United States of America the power to sell war materials to the Allies while remaining neutral *
Lend Lease Act
What was the Manhattan Project? *
A secret plan to build atomic bombs
What was the example set by the Nuremberg Trials?
That crimes against humanity are punishable
The practice of giving in to aggression in order to avoid war. *
Appeasement
The dictator of Italy during World War II, who joined Adolph Hitler in trying to take over Europe and Northern Africa *
Benito Mussolini
The Nuremberg Laws, Kristallnacht, and the Final Solution were the stages of what?
The Holocaust
Why was it critical for the Allies to take over the Japanese-held island of Midway Island?
The island was critical as fueling base from which the Allies could reach Japan
Why did Franklin D. Roosevelt give the America the nickname "arsenal of democracy"? *
We supplied nations fighting Germany to preserve democracies
Which of the following created a vision for a post-World War II world, including self-determination and disarmament? *
Atlantic Charter
World War II leader of Great Britain
Churchil
World War II leader of the Soviet Union
Stalin
World War II leader of Japan
Hirohito Tojo
World War II leader of Germany
Hitler
World War II leader of Italy
Mussolin