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What factors led to the United States refraining from declaring war on Germany following France and Britian’s declaration in 1939?
Many American citizens and congressional representatives were isolationists and felt that European nations should take care of their own affairs.
What caused Japan to launch an attack on the US Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor?
To prevent the United States from joining World War II
What is the most accurate description of how women’s experiences on the front lines during World War II influenced the war effort?
Women temporarily entered the workforce in larger numbers, and then were expected to resume their traditional social roles.
Why did the US government make signs and posters with messages warning against open communication with enemy countries?
To prevent espionage
What is one thing that resulted directly from World War II?
The Soviet Union and United States emerged as International superpowers.
Who dug the trenches for WWII?
That was WWI, not WWII.
What purpose did rationing serve during WWII?
To provide civilians and military personnel with resources.
From the first week of school, Mr. Gary explained that he does not like jits that...
Kill vibes.
What is the most accurate description of how technology developed by the Manhattan Project influenced World War II?
The use of the atomic bomb resulted in a Japanese surrender.
Who led the Third Reich during WWII?
Adolf Hitler
Apart from Jews, which other group of people were targeted and persecuted by the Nazis during the Holocaust?
Leading intellectuals in Poland and Eastern Europe
True or False? The interment of Japanese Americans was a decision made by the federal government according to an excerpt written by Colorado Governor Ralph Carr.
What is true.
Which task was not assigned to Florida’s “mosquito fleet” among the following options?
Leading assaults on Axis naval fleets off the coast of Europe
What outcome resulted from the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
They led to the unconditional surrender of Japan.
What action did Franklin D. Roosevelt take in response to A. Philip Randolph’s proposed March on Washington?
Prevent hiring discrimination by companies with government contracts.
Lend-Lease Aid flow going around the world assisted in what?
Help the Allies fight the Axis powers.
The Neutrality Act of 1937 contained a provision called “cash-and-carry;" Why was this important to President Roosevelt?
It allowed the United States to aid France and Britain while maintaining neutrality.
Nuremberg trials established what as a precedent?
Anyone can be prosecuted for committing crimes against humanity.
What role did Mary McLeod Bethune play as a delegate during the founding conference of the United Nations?
She encouraged the establishment of equal rights throughout all countries.
What purpose did rationing serve during WWII?
To provide civilians and military personnel with resources.
The Double V campaign was started in February of 1942 from a letter to the editor of the Pittsburgh Courier newspaper. Why many American’s wanted the success of the campaign?
Because African Americans were key to the war effort.
What was the goal of the invasion of Normandy in 1944?
To open a Western front to force the German army back to Berlin.
What was the main concern among many Americans regarding the 1941 Lend-Lease Act?
Draw the United States into the war in Europe.
During the WWII era, there were many advertisements encouraging women to do what?
Work in defense industries.
President Harry Truman gave a speech in 1945, how was he justifying using atomic weapons during WWII?
By emphasizing the diplomatic efforts made by the United States.