REVIEW

World War II

What was the main reason for the U.S. government to place Japanese Americans in isolated internment camps?

a.Bombing of Pearl Harborb.Fear of Japanese troops preparing an

invasion, and planning to join Japanese Americans planning to strike the U.S.

c.Japanese American spies living in the United States.

Which of the following is true about The Nuremberg trials?a. It was a series of 13 trials that brought

Japanese soldiers and officials to justice.b. 22 American officials were put on trial.c. Nuremberg trials are also known as

“Trial of Major War Criminals and Subsequent Nuremberg Proceedings”

d. Adolf Hitler committed suicide after the trials, the day before he was to be executed.

What was the largest sea, air, and land operation (battle) during World War II?a. Battle at Iwo Jimab. Battle of Midwayc. Battle of Normandy d. Invasion of Italy

What was the name of the German Air Force?a. Royal Air Forceb. Luftwaffec. Red Baronsd. Blitzkrieg

What battle was the most devastating battle and a turning point of World War 2 on the eastern front?a. Battle of Normandyb. Battle of Stalingrad c. Battle of Berlind. Vistula Oder Offensive

Who was supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe?a. General Dwight D. Eisenhowerb. General George Pattonc. General Douglas MacArthur d. General Omar Bradley

Which two countries signed the nonaggression pact?a. Germany and the U.S.S.Rb. Germany and Japanc. Japan and Italyd. Great Britain and Germany

Which of the following was NOT an effect World War 2 had on the United States?a. Ended depressionb. Brought millions of married women into

the workforcec. Dramatically minimize government’s

presence in American lifed. Initiated sweeping changes in the lives

of the nation’s minority

What was the most important reason for the Japanese to bomb Pearl Harbor?a. Capture U.S. forcesb. Destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleetc. Motivate the U.S. government to

enter World War IId. Establish a position to prepare an

invasion of the continental United States.

True/False

After the Battle of Britain , Adolf Hitler continued with his plans to invade Great Britain.

True/False

Americans needed ration stamps to legally purchase a limited amount of products.

True/False

Operation Neptune refers to with German forces invaded the Soviet Union in 1941.

True/false

German people who were Jewish started to be sent to Death camps after World War 2 began.

True/False

The United States eased Immigration restrictions in 1939 when it was reported that European Jews were being persecuted.

True/False

Benito Mussolini used the “gestapo” to enforce his laws before World War 2.

True/False

Anne Frank survived the war and published her book after returning to the Netherlands.