Why did President Truman ultimately decide to use atomic weapons in Japan? *

To prevent the potential loss of American lives from an invasion of Japan

Which of the following shows the correct sequence of events in World War II? *

Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, D-day, V-E Day

What was the purpose of the "cash and carry" policy adopted by the United States government in 1939? *

To preserve United States neutralit

How did methods of warfare in World War II differ from those in World War I? *

Airplane, tank, and troop movement were coordinated for rapid advances

The American campaign in the Pacific war strategy to defeat the Japanese was known as

Island hopping

Germany battle tactic of quickly overwhelming the opposition is referred to as *

blitzkrieg

The goal of the Double V campaign was Victory for the Allies and Victory over which social issue?

Discrimination and inequality in the United States

Why was D-Day invasion in June 1944 important to the outcome of World War II? *

It opened a new Allied front in Europe

In 1942, nations came together to draw up the United Nations charter. What was the purpose of drawing up the charter? *

Prevent World War 3 and promote peace

What was the purpose of the "cash and carry" policy adopted by the United States government in 1939? *

to preserve United States neutrality

What was the effect of the United States' use of atomic weapons in the war in the Pacific? *

It brought about the unconditional surrender of Japan and ended the Second World War

What conclusion can be made about the role of women during World War II?

It was acceptable for women to work, with men away at war

Two main causes of the rise of dictatorships after World War I were

The Treaty of Versailles and economic depression

In the 1930s, how did the United States respond to the rise of fascism in Europe? *

By passing a series of neutrality laws

What was the purpose of the Japanese Internment camps?

Detain Japanese Americans in case of Espionage or Treason

What was the status of the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II? *

International superpowers at odds

The act that gave the President of the United States of America the power to sell war materials to the Allies while remaining neutral *

Lend Lease Act

What was the Manhattan Project? *

A secret plan to build atomic bombs

What was the example set by the Nuremberg Trials?

That crimes against humanity are punishable

The practice of giving in to aggression in order to avoid war. *

Appeasement

The dictator of Italy during World War II, who joined Adolph Hitler in trying to take over Europe and Northern Africa *

Benito Mussolini

The Nuremberg Laws, Kristallnacht, and the Final Solution were the stages of what?

The Holocaust

Why was it critical for the Allies to take over the Japanese-held island of Midway Island?

The island was critical as fueling base from which the Allies could reach Japan

Why did Franklin D. Roosevelt give the America the nickname "arsenal of democracy"? *

We supplied nations fighting Germany to preserve democracies

Which of the following created a vision for a post-World War II world, including self-determination and disarmament? *

Atlantic Charter

World War II leader of Great Britain

Churchil

World War II leader of the Soviet Union

Stalin

World War II leader of Japan

Hirohito Tojo

World War II leader of Germany

Hitler

World War II leader of Italy

Mussolin