Test - Social Studies US History Unit 08: World War II 2014-2015 1. Which of the following best summarize the role of the United States during the Second World War? 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. 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. C. 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. 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. 2. How did the Second World War alter the position of the United States among nations of the world? F. The United States became the first superpower and the most powerful nation in the world. G. The United States became an empire by claiming lands in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. H. The United States became isolated from other nations as the economy recovered from the costs of war. J. The United States gained support from friendly nations to form an international organization of democratic states. 3. Which set of events is in correct chronological order? A. B.
C. D. 4. One reason President Roosevelt s leadership of the Lend-Lease program was considered effective is F. he promised nations in Latin America the protection of the U.S. military G. he implemented a widespread recovery plan to reduce U.S. unemployment H. he engaged U.S. power in the war while maintaining international neutrality J. he gained new U.S. territories that would provide a wealth of natural resources 5. The point of view expressed in the article was a contributing factor to A. the widespread persecution of Jews in the Holocaust B. the political alliance formed between Germany and Italy C. the beginning of hostilities between Germany and Poland D. the demand that Czechoslovakia surrender the Sudetenland
6. Which technology enabled the U.S. Merchant Marines to contribute to victory in the Second World War? F. Aircraft carriers G. "Liberty" cargo ships H. Patrol torpedo "PT" boats J. Diesel-powered submarines
7. Which new technology gave President Truman the confidence to issue this ultimatum to Japan? A. Sherman tanks B. The atomic bomb C. Chemical weapons D. The aircraft carrier 8. Which event of the Second World War is described above? F. American liberation of the city of Berlin G. American liberation of an Italian political prison H. American liberation of a German concentration camp J. American liberation of a Japanese prisoner of war camp 9. Why is the Battle of Midway considered a turning point in the Second World War? A. The battle forced the surrender of Japan. B. The Soviet Union entered the war against Germany and Japan. C. The loss of four large aircraft carriers caused a halt to the Pacific advance of Japanese forces. D. The defeat of German tank divisions in North Africa limited any further advances by Nazi forces. 10. Which geographic challenge contributed to Germany's defeat and limited the speed of the Allies to achieve an end to the Second World War? F. Mountainous terrain G. Limited access to iron ore H. A lack of experience with bad weather J. Battles on multiple fronts across the globe
11. Which major battle of the Second World War is shown in the map? A. Siege of Stalingrad B. Battle of the Bulge C. Battle of Leyte Gulf D. D-Day invasion of Normandy 12. Which U.S. Army general served as the commander of Allied forces in Europe and later was elected President of the United States? F. General Omar Bradley G. General Dwight D. Eisenhower H. General Douglas MacArthur J. General George S. Patton 13. Which U.S. Army Chief of Staff coordinated the war effort from Washington, D.C. and was described by Prime Minister Churchill as the organizer of victory for the Second World War? A. General Omar Bradley B. General Leslie Groves C. General George Marshall D. General George S. Patton 14. Which brash American general and brilliant tank commander led the Third Army of the United States in the final assault on Germany? F. General Omar Bradley G. General Dwight D. Eisenhower H. General Douglas MacArthur J. General George S. Patton
15. Why would the actions of the Flying Tigers during the Second World War be considered patriotic? A. They were drafted pilots who flew numerous successful missions over Europe. B. They were pilots who volunteered with the British Air Force to defend against German attacks during the Battle of Britain. C. They were former pilots of the U.S. Armed Forces who voluntarily flew with the Chinese Air Force to resist Japanese aggression. D. They were a group of African-American aviators who heroically served in Europe during a time of racial segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces. 16. 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 Second World War? F. Use of Enigma machines to create encrypted messages G. Use of an encryption based on a complex form of Morse code H. Use of an encryption based on the mathematical concept of pi J. Use of American Indian languages to create encrypted messages 17. Which event led to the international partitioning of Germany as shown above? A. Treaty of Paris B. Treaty of Versailles C. Potsdam Conference D. Signing the United Nations charter 18. Which leadership quality does MacArthur exemplify?
F. A sense of honesty G. A sense of fairness H. A skill at decision-making J. A sense of duty and responsibility 19. Which nation suffered the highest percentage loss of its population? A. China B. Lithuania C. Poland D. Soviet Union