World War II Test

What was the cause of WW2 in Europe?

Germany Invaded Poland

What was the cause of WW2 in Asia/Pacific?

Japan invaded China

Why did the U.S. enter WW2?

Japan attacked the U.S. at pearl harbor.

Who were our enemies during WW2?

Germany, Italy, and Japan.

What event marked the end of WW2?

Japan surrenders after the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima & nagaski.

What was the purpose of the Manhatten Project?

To build nuclear weapons

Whose 14th Amendment right was violated by Executive Order 9066?

Japenease Americans

Why is the Battle of Midway considered a turning point of WW2 in the Pacific?

It was the first time we stopped Japan in the Pacific. Used Radar.

Where did the Bataan Death March take place?

Americans & Phillipines were forced by the Japenease 65 miles under brutual conditions, leading to thousands of deaths.

What was the turning point of WW2 in Europe?

D-Day, Normandy France

What is the island hopping strategy used in the Pacific? What was the purpose of the strategy?

The U.S. capturing key, pacific islands one by one to create bases for an eventual attack on Japan while by loosing heavily defensive areas.

How did women’s roles change during WW2?

They went to work in factories and produce production levels.

What is the purpose of rationing?

Stacking up on needs that losing stock.

What happened to factories and production during WW2?

It increased to supply what we needed for war.

How do victory gardens on the homefront help the war effort?

Allowing us to send food to our militaries.

How does the purchasing of war bonds help the war effort?

Fund the military.

What did the Tuskegee Airmen in WW2 prove about African Americans in combat?

Successful & show they can do a good job?

How were the Navajo used in WW2?

Communicate unbreakable language

What strategies did the U.S. use to encourage Americans to enlist in the war?

Propraganda

Why was Vernon Baker receiving the Medal of Honor Significant?

First black veteran to receive this.

What technology was created during WW2?

Radar

events in order

1. Germany invasion of poland

2. Pearl harbor attack

3. Battle of midway

4. D-day

5. Dropping the Atomic Bomb

Explain the contribution of Chester Nimitz during WW2

Leader in the pacific

Explain the contributions of Harry Truman during WW2

Became president of the roosevelt died and dropped the atomic bomb.

Explain the contributions of Douglas MacArthur during WW2.

Leader on land in the pacific

Explain the contribution of Dwight Eisenhower during WW2.

Allied Commander