The Homefront
Which of the following is a way World War II affected immigration into the United States?
A. Mexicans came to the West to
harvest fruits and vegetables.
B. Canadians moved into California to
harvest citrus fruits.
C. Chinese came to the East Coast to
help with ship production.
D. Europeans moved into U.S. factories
to help with production.
A. Mexicans came to the West to
harvest fruits and vegetables.
Who was the main commander of Allied forces in the European Theater?
A. Dwight Eisenhower
B. Douglas MacArthur
C. George Patton
D. Bernard Montgomery
A. Dwight Eisenhower
Radar detects _____
Sonar detects _____
A. Objects in the air, objects that are underwater.
B. Objects that are underwater, objects in the air.
C. Objects that are underground, objects that are underwater.
A. Objects in the air, objects that are underwater.
Why was George Patton considered a controversial figure?
A. He lost several important battles as a general.
B. He was beloved by his troops.
C. His behavior was erratic.
C. His behavior was erratic.
During World War II, some U.S. women were characterized as "Rosie the Riveter" because they -
A. worked in factories.
B. joined the military.
C. designed medical equipment.
D. prepared instructional manuals.
A. worked in factories.
Which military leader commanded U.S. forces at the Battle of Midway?
A. Dwight Eisenhower
B. Chester Nimitz
C. George Patton
D. Omar Bradley
B. Chester Nimitz
Who was the scientist that advised president FDR that the Germans were attempting to build atomic weapons?
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Thomas Eddison
C. Albert Einstein
D. Robert Oppenheimer
C. Albert Einstein
Who became president at the end of WWII after president FDR passed away in his 4th term?
A. Ronald Reagan
B. Bill Clinton
C. Herbert Hoover
D. Harry Truman
D. Harry Truman
What was the primary purpose of Victory Gardens?
A. to encourage women to join the workforce.
B. To promote the purchase of organically grown produce.
C. To reduce health problems among working women.
D. To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage.
D. To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage.
When Japanese forces invaded the Philippines many U.S. and Filipino soldiers -
A. escaped and were redeployed to the European theater.
B. were exchanged for Japanese prisoners of war.
C. died during a forced march to a prison camp in the Philippines.
D. remained in trenches and resisted the Japanese invasion
C. died during a forced march to a prison camp in the Philippines.
Pencilin was mass produced during for what use in WWII?
A. Cleaning automotive parts.
B. Treating soldiers' battle wounds.
C. To purify drinking water.
D. It used as an energy supplement.
B. Treating soldiers' battle wounds.
Why did the Allies invade Africa and Italy before invading Europe?
A. To establish colonies in Africa.
B. To take pressure off the Soviet Union.
C. To diminish the Japanese's oil supply.
D. It could be used as launching point to invade the Middle East.
B. To take pressure off the Soviet Union.
The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —
A. safeguard the profits of struggling
businesses.
B. provide financial security for uninsured
citizens.
C. allow consumers to buy imported
goods at discounted rates.
D. ensure the fair distribution of scarce
goods.
D. ensure the fair distribution of scarce
goods.
The D-Day invasion of the beaches of Normandy in June 1944 was important to the outcome of World War II because it -
A. forced Italy to surrender.
B. avoided the use of the atomic bomb against civilian targets.
C. opened up a new Allied front in Europe.
D. stopped Soviet advances in Eastern Europe.
C. opened up a new Allied front in Europe.
Which of the following is TRUE of the American use of the atomic bomb during World War II?
A. President Truman decided to use the weapon in order to save American lives.
B. Congress decided to use the weapon to swiftly reduce military expenditures.
C. The State Department decided to use the weapon to intimidate the Soviet Union.
D. General MacArthur decided to use the weapon to achieve total military victory.
A. President Truman decided to use the weapon in order to save American lives.
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
A. Navajo Indians who conducted airstrikes in World War II.
B. First African-American aviators involved in World War II.
C. Successful flyers of varied ethnic backgrounds in World War II.
D. First official Hispanic flying unit in World War II.
B. First African-American aviators involved in World War II.
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the U.S. economy during WWII —
A. the rationing of valuable products
such as sugar and gasoline.
B. the increased number of strikes and
other labor disputes.
C. the entry of women into the factory
workforce.
D. the recruiting of young men into the
armed services.
B. the increased number of strikes and
other labor disputes.
Which of the following statements explains the significance of the Battle of Midway in 1942?
A. Midway was a Japanese island possession captured by the U.S. Navy in the Pacific.
B. The Battle of Midway brought the United States into the war on the side of the Allies.
C. Midway was the base where all U.S. aircraft were stationed.
D. The Battle of Midway resulted in the destruction of four Japanese aircraft carriers by the U.S. Navy.
D. The Battle of Midway resulted in the destruction of four Japanese aircraft carriers by the U.S. Navy.
What was the main effect of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima Nagasaki?
A. The United States initiated the Marshall Plan to help with the rebuilding of Japan.
B. The Soviet Union invaded Japan to gain access to natural resources.
C. World War II ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies.
D. Germany surrendered to the Allies and promised to help in the fight against Japan.
C. World War II ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies.
In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?
A. Baker was the only living African American veteran of World War II ever to receive the medal.
B. Baker was the first U.S. naval officer to be honored for bravery in combat.
C. Baker commanded the first Marine brigade to land at Normandy during World War II.
D. Baker was the only recipient to serve in both World War I and World War II.
A. Baker was the only living African American veteran of World War II ever to receive the medal.