1940s History
1940s Pop Culture
1940s Music
U.S. History
Sayings
100

The major event which led to the United States entering World War II?

What is the attack on Pearl Harbor?

100

This classic board game about solving a crime committed at a mansion was introduced in 1949?

What is clue?

100

This crooner released the hit song "White Christmas" in 1942.

Who is Bing Crosby?

100

The year the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

What is 1776?

100

If it ain't broke...

What is "don't fix it?"

200

This country was the first to develop and test a nuclear bomb?

What is the United States?

200

This animated film was released in 1941 by Disney features a flying elephant.

What is Dumbo?

200

This genre of music became popular in the 1940s and is known for its big bands?

What is swing?

200

He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

200

Every cloud...

What is "has a silver lining?"

300

The year the United States joined World War II?

What is 1941?

300

The novel written by Anne Frank during her time in hiding.

What is The Diary of a Young Girl?

300

This jazz singer was known as "Lady Day"

Who is Billie Holliday?

300

This war secured American independence from Great Britain.

What is The American Revolutionary War?

300

Beggars can't ...

What is "be choosers?"

400

He was the President of the United States at the start of World War II?

Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?

400

The 1940s comic book character is known as the Amazonian superhero.

Who is Wonder Woman?

400

This artist recorded the hit song "Sentimental Journey" in 1945.

Who is Doris Day?

400

This U.S. president was known as "Honest Abe."

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

400

The grass is always greener...

What is "on the other side?"

500

This significant event happened on June 6, 1944?

What is D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy?

500

This famous artist painted "Starry Night".

Who is Vincent van Gogh?

500

This popular song from the 1940s was performed by Vera Lynn and became an anthem for World War II soldiers?

What is "We'll Meet Again"?

500

This document begins with the words "We the People"?

What is The U.S. Constitution?

500

Beauty is in the eye...

What is "the beholder?"