Unit 8: WWII

War in the Pacific

100

Why is the Battle of Midway considered a turning point in World War II

The Japanese navy lost four large aircraft carriers which stopped their advance.

200

We call upon the government of Japan to proclaim now the unconditional surrender of all Japanese armed forces, and to provide proper and adequate assurances of their good faith in such action. The alternative for Japan is prompt and utter destruction. -- Proclamation for Japanese Surrender Which new technology gave President Truman the confidence to issue this ultimatum to Japan?

The atomic bomb

300

I shall return. -- General Douglas MacArthur on the U.S. evacuation of the Philippines, 1942 Which leadership quality does MacArthur exemplify? A. a sense of fairness B. a sense of duty and responsibility C. a sense of honesty D. a skill at decision-making

B. a sense of duty and responsibility

400

Which image on the time line was used by the U.S. government to inspire patriotism and encourage Americans to buy war bonds? A. II B. III C. V D. VI

C. V

500

Which photograph best completes the time line as Picture VII

B.

War in the Atlantic

100

A self-respecting nation cannot, on a scale accepted up to now, leave its higher activities int he hands of people of racially foreign origin... Allowing the presence of too high a percentage of people of foreign origin in relation to their percentage in the general population could be interpreted as an acceptance of the superiority of other races, something decidedly to be rejected. -- The German newspaper Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung April 27, 1933 How did the attitude expressed by the author contribute to the Holocaust?

Jews were viewed as inferior to Germans which allowed German persecution to increase.

200

As we entered the camp, the living skeletons still able to walk crowded around us and, though we wanted to drive farther into the place, the milling, pressing crowd would not let us. It is not an exaggeration to say that almost every inmate was insane with hunger. Just the sight of an American brought cheers, groans and shrieks. People crowded around to touch an American, to touch the jeep, to kiss our arms-- perhaps just to make sure that it was true. The people who couldn't walk crawled out toward our jeep. Those who couldn't even crawl propped themselves up on an elbow, and somehow through all their pain and suffering, revealed through their eyes the gratitude, the joy they felt at the arrival of the Americans. (Quoted from the Americans Have Come At Last) Which even of WWII is being described?

American liberation of a German concentration camp

300

Which geographic challenge contributed to Germany's defeat and limited the speed of the United States to achieve an end to World War II? A. mountainous terrain B. limited access to iron ore C. a lack of experience with bad weather D. battles on multiple fronts across the globe

D. battles on multiple fronts across the globe

400

Describe D-Day invasion of Normandy.

On June 6, 1944, 156,000 Allied troops under the command of Eisenhower began the invasion by landing at 5 beaches on the northwest coast of France at Normandy.

500

Describe the Battle of the Bulge.

On December 16, 1944, Hitler decides to stage one last desperate offensive. His goal was to cut off Allied supplies coming through the port of Antwerp, Belgium. Eisenhower led the mission and requested General Patton’s assistance. U.S. won the Battle and on January 8th, Germans began to withdraw.

Deaths

100

Which reason best explains why certain nations suffered higher rates of human loss than others during the war? F. Countries close to the Axis powers suffered the most with deaths to both military and civilian personnel at the hands of the German and Japanese armies. G. Allied powers suffered fewer civilian losses because an ocean separated them from the Axis powers and their civilian populations. H. The number of Japanese civilian deaths is due to the dropping of the atomic bomb in 1945. J. All of the above are correct.

F. Countries close to the Axis powers suffered the most with deaths to both military and civilian personnel at the hands of the German and Japanese armies.

200

Which reason best explains why India and Czechoslovakia had a lower rate of human loss than many other nations during the war? A. They were not directly attacked by the armies of the Axis. B. Their militaries were weak and quickly overwhelmed. C. Their militaries were included in the numbers for the Soviet Union. D. They were not participants in the war.

A. They were not directly attacked by the armies of the Axis.

300

Which nation suffered the highest percentage loss of its population? F. Soviet Union G. Poland H. Lithuania J. China

G. Poland

400

416,800 American soldiers died fighting in World War II. Which reason best explains why the rate of human losses suffered by the United States was a lower percentage than other nations in the war? A. The U.S population overall is smaller than the other countries added together. B. The U.S. military was larger than the other countries. C. The U.S. population overall is much larger than most of the countries on the graph. D. The U.S. figures were divided between the Pacific and European fronts.

C. The U.S. population overall is much larger than most of the countries on the graph.

500

Approximately how many people died in Hiroshima after the U.S. dropped the Atomic bomb?

80,000 to 120,000 people died instantly

Leader/ Group

100

Which general served as the commander of Allied forces in Europe and was later elected President of the United States?

General Dwight D. Eisenhower

200

Which general was the Army Chief of Staff that coordinated the war effort from Washington, D.C.?

General George Marshall

300

Which brash American general and brilliant tank commander led the Third Army of the United States in the final assault on Germany?

General George S. Patton

400

Who were the Flying Tigers and why would their actions of during World War II be considered patriotic?

They were former pilots of the U.S. armed services who volunteered to fly with the Chinese Air Force to defend against Japanese aggression.

500

The practice of encrypting is to convert communication into nonsense so anyone else intercepting it does not understand the message. The study of encrypted communications is called cryptography. Which cryptographic technique of the United States military remained unbroken by the Axis powers during World War II?

The use of American Indian languages to create encrypted messages.

Random

100

Which technology enabled the Merchant Marines to contribute to victory in World War II? A. patrol torpedo or "PT" boats B. "Liberty" cargo ships C. diesel-powered submarines D. aircraft carriers

B. "Liberty" cargo ships

200

How did World War II alter the position of the United States among nations of the world? A. The United States became the first superpower and the most powerful nation in the world. B. The United States became isolated from other nations as the economy recovered from the costs of war. C. The United States became an empire by claiming lands in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. D. The United States gained support from friendly nations to form an international organization of democratic states.

A. The United States became the first superpower and the most powerful nation in the world.

300

Which summary best explains the role of the United States during World War II? A. The United States maintained neutrality until the last year of the war when the use of the atomic bomb brought a quick conclusion to fighting. B. Though unwilling and not completely prepared, the United States entered the war and quickly transformed its economy to become a major war power that was crucial in the defeat of the Axis Powers. C. The United States was the first to declare war on the Axis Powers after spending a decade stockpiling resources and building American military might that brought about a quick end to fighting. D. After being persuaded by Britain and the Soviet Union, the United States willingly entered the war and supplied critical military hardware and technology to defeat the Axis Powers after many years of costly battles.

B. Though unwilling and not completely prepared, the United States entered the war and quickly transformed its economy to become a major war power that was crucial in the defeat of the Axis Powers.

400

Describe the Potsdam Conference.

Took place in Potsdam, Germany. Stalin, Churchill, and Truman met in 1945 to establish a plan for post war order, create peace treaties, and countering the effects of the war.

500

1. The U.S. uses the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. 2. Allied forces launch the D-Day invasion of Europe. 3. Vice President Harry S. Truman become president after FDR's death. 4. Japanese forces launch a surprise attack against the naval base at Pearl Harbor. Organize the following in chronological order.

4,2,3,1