After World War II, a new type of conflict developed between the Soviet Union and the United States that involved competition between the two countries in everything they did. What was this conflict known as?
The Cold War
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World War II ended in August 1945 when Japan surrendered. What happened as a result of Japan's surrender?
Americans celebrated the surrender, which was called VJ Day.
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World War I actually began in 1914, but the United States did not enter the war until 1917. What was one of the reasons the United States entered World War I?
to protect United States trade with other countries
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As World War II came to an end, Allied forces entered areas that had been under the control of Germany. They saw concentration camps that were used to
kill Jewish people.
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Use the list below to answer this question.
• Germany invades Poland.
• the Holocaust
• V-E Day
• V-J Day
All of these are associated with which war?
World War II.
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The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This led to the United States entering the war. What was a major concern of some Americans after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Japanese Americans would side with Japan against the United States.
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On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor. What was the effect of this attack?
It prompted the United States to enter the war.
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One of the most important world leaders during the twentieth century was Winston Churchill. Who was Winston Churchill?
the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II
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In the 1940s, Germany, Italy, and Japan joined together as the Axis Powers. They all followed a policy of militarism. What does this mean?
A. They protested that Great Britain and France were using their military forces to gain power.
B. They built up their military forces and used them to gain land and power.
C. They did not get involved in the activities of other countries.
D. They shrank the size of their military forces and refused to use force to solve problems.
They built up their military forces and used them to gain land and power.
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During World War II there were the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers. Which of the following people was a leader of one of the Axis Powers?
Adolph Hitler
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The United Nations was created after World War II. What opinion did the United States government have about joining the United Nations.
The president supported it, but the Senate did not.
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Which was the MAIN reason for the United States decision to join the United Nations?
A. to help end the Great Depression
B. to promote world peace
C. to fight world hunger
D. to rebuild Europe after World War II
to promote world peace
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Many women worked in factories during World War II. What effect did this have on American society?
People realized women were able to do factory work.
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After World War II, the United States signed several treaties with foreign countries. These treaties called for the nations that signed them to protect each other, even if an enemy attacked only one of them.
Which factor caused the United States to sign the treaties?
the growing threat of the former Soviet Union and world communism
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Truman was United States President during which war?
WWII
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What did American women do during World War II that helped them gain respect during the war and afterwards?
They worked in wartime defense industries.
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Before World War II, Germany, Italy, and Japan formed an alliance called the Axis Powers. Why were the Axis Powers in World War II considered imperialistic?
The Axis nations took over other countries by using force.
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The two major sides in World War II were the Allies and the Axis powers. Italy was one of the Axis powers. Who was Italy's leader?
Benito Mussolini
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During World War II, Germany, Italy, and Japan were called the Axis Powers. The political leaders of these countries were Adolph Hitler for Germany, Benito Mussolini for Italy, and
Emperor Hirohito for Japan.
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Name the place in Hawaii where would you find an important location related to WWII?
Pearl Harbor
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President Harry S. Truman decided to use atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Truman did this
A. as a political experiment.
B. as a scientific experiment.
C. as revenge for Pearl Harbor and to gain votes.
D. to save the lives of American soldiers and end the war.
to save the lives of American soldiers and end the war.
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During World War II, many women in the United States assisted in the war effort. For most women, this was the first time that they found work in
factories.
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There were a number of important leaders during World War II, such as Josef Stalin. Who was Josef Stalin?
a dictator of the Soviet Union during World War II
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Harry Truman became president of the United States after Franklin Roosevelt died. Truman had to make a decision on how to end the war with Japan. He chose to
use atomic bombs to force the Japanese to surrender.