Question 1

The first important Allied victory against Japan was during the Battle of ________.

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Question 2

In which area-intelligence or strategic use-were the technological advances by the Allies more important to their winning the war? Explain.

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The technological advances by the Allies...

Question 3

The Allied introduction of an "acoustic" mine was a major advance in naval warfare.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In 1943, President Roosevelt publicly suggested that "Dr. New Deal," as he called it, had served its purpose and should give way to "Dr. ________."

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Question 5

The American and Mexican governments agreed in 1942 to a program by which ________, or contract laborers, would be admitted to the United States for a limited time to work at specific jobs.

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Question 6

The 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf

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A)   was the largest naval engagement in history.
B)   saw Japanese forces sink four American aircraft carriers.
C)   was the only time German and Japanese naval forces fought together.
D)   included the American capture of Okinawa.
E)   resulted in the American capture of Tinian, Guam, and Saipan.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

In February 1944, American naval forces won a series of victories in the Marshall Islands, under the command of

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A)   Dwight Eisenhower.
B)   Douglas MacArthur.
C)   Omar Bradley.
D)   Joseph Stilwell.
E)   Chester Nimitz.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

After 1943, the United States advanced on Japan primarily with the aid of forces from

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A)   England and France.
B)   the Soviet Union and China.
C)   the Dutch and the Soviet Union.
D)   England and the Soviet Union.
E)   Australia and New Zealand.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Consider racial minorities and women in the United States during World War II. Which groups made notable gains from the war and which did not? Explain.

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During World War II, both racial minorit...

Question 10

During World War II, the United States Army chief of staff was

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A)   Douglas MacArthur.
B)   George Marshall.
C)   Omar Bradley.
D)   Dwight Eisenhower.
E)   George Patton.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The ________ recruited thousands of women to be hostesses in their clubs for American servicemen.

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Question 12

The 1943 "zoot-suit riots" in Los Angeles

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A)   resulted from tensions between the African American and Mexican American communities.
B)   led the city to prohibit the wearing of zoot suits.
C)   began when off-duty Mexican American soldiers refused to wear their military uniforms.
D)   both began when off-duty Mexican American soldiers refused to wear their military uniforms, and led the city to prohibit the wearing of zoot suits.
E)   All these answers are correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

During the winter of 1942-1943, the Red Army had successfully held off a major German assault at ________, though the victory had come at a terrible cost, decimating the civilian population of the city.

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Question 14

Congress enacted a system of automatic tax withholding through payroll deductions as a wartime measure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Battle of the Bulge

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A)   began in the spring of 1945.
B)   saw the American army drive deep into Germany.
C)   ended serious German resistance in the west.
D)   both saw the American army drive deep into Germany and was the last major battle on the western front.
E)   None of these answers is correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

During World War II, the first Axis country to be defeated was

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A)   Germany.
B)   Spain.
C)   Austria.
D)   Japan.
E)   Italy.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Most employed women during the war worked in

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A)   the service sector.
B)   industrial jobs.
C)   the factory.
D)   military support positions
E)   child care.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Between 1939 and 1945, the federal budget of the United States

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A)   halved.
B)   doubled.
C)   tripled.
D)   rose over five-fold.
E)   rose over ten-fold.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

In mid-1945, evidence of Japan's desperation to continue the war included

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A)   the sending of thousands of pilots on suicide missions.
B)   nighttime attacks by Japanese troops against American lines.
C)   the loss of over 100,000 Japanese lives at Okinawa.
D)   both the sending of thousands of pilots on suicide missions, and nighttime attacks by Japanese troops against American lines.
E)   All these answers are correct.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

During World War II, the National Defense Research Committee

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A)   had, by 1941, pushed the U.S. into a position of technological superiority over Germany.
B)   funded less research than its predecessor had during World War I.
C)   was headed by a scientist who was a pioneer in the development of the computer.
D)   concentrated its work on developing an atomic bomb.
E)   received more private funding than government money.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Exam 26: America in a World at War

During World War II, the United States Army chief of staff was

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In which area-intelligence or strategic use-were the technological advances by the Allies more important to their winning the war? Explain.

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The 1943 "zoot-suit riots" in Los Angeles

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In mid-1945, evidence of Japan's desperation to continue the war included

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In 1943, President Roosevelt publicly suggested that "Dr. New Deal," as he called it, had served its purpose and should give way to "Dr. ________."

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After 1943, the United States advanced on Japan primarily with the aid of forces from

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In February 1944, American naval forces won a series of victories in the Marshall Islands, under the command of

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The Allied introduction of an "acoustic" mine was a major advance in naval warfare.

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During the winter of 1942-1943, the Red Army had successfully held off a major German assault at ________, though the victory had come at a terrible cost, decimating the civilian population of the city.

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During World War II, the National Defense Research Committee

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Congress enacted a system of automatic tax withholding through payroll deductions as a wartime measure.

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The American and Mexican governments agreed in 1942 to a program by which ________, or contract laborers, would be admitted to the United States for a limited time to work at specific jobs.

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During World War II, the first Axis country to be defeated was

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The Battle of the Bulge

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The 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf

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Most employed women during the war worked in

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Consider racial minorities and women in the United States during World War II. Which groups made notable gains from the war and which did not? Explain.

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Between 1939 and 1945, the federal budget of the United States

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The ________ recruited thousands of women to be hostesses in their clubs for American servicemen.

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