Casualties in WWII

Casualties in WWII A. saw 14,000,000 combatants die B. saw more than 1,000,000 Americans killed or wounded C. were relatively light in the US compared...

In August 1945, the primary reason the US dropped a 2nd atomic bomb on Japan was

In August 1945, the primary reason the US dropped a 2nd atomic bomb on Japan was  A. the Japanese didn't immediately surrender after the first...

In 1945, the first atomic explosion in history took place in

In 1945, the first atomic explosion in history took place in  A. Hiroshima, Japan B. the Bikini Islands C. Alamogordo, New Mexico D. the Salt...

In 1939, the first steps toward the creation of the atomic bomb were taken by

In 1939, the first steps toward the creation of the atomic bomb were taken by  A. the Soviet Union B. Great Britain C. the US D. Japan E. Nazi...

The costliest battle in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps was

The costliest battle in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps was A. the Battle of Iwo Jima B. the Battle of Leyte Gulf C. the Battle of Okinawa D....

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

In February 1944, American naval forces won a series of victories in the Marshall Islands under the command of A. Dwight Eisenhower B. Douglas MacArthur C....

The Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge A. began in the spring of 1945 B. saw the American army drive deep into Germany C. was the last major battle on the western...

In August 1944, the Allies liberated from German occupation the city of

In August 1944, the Allies liberated from German occupation the city of A. Rome B. Warsaw C. Stockholm D. Paris E. Amsterdam Answer:...

In the 1944 elections,

In the 1944 elections,  A. Republicans gained control of the Senate B. FDR was to ill to campaign C. Democrats increased their control of the...

During WWII, Congress abolished the

During WWII, Congress abolished the A. CCC B. WPA C. FDIC D. CCC and WPA E. WPA and FDIC Answer: ...

In the 1940s, swing music

In the 1940s, swing music A. was a new form of jazz B. originated in Latin America C. grew out of a square dance D. first appeared in the U.S. in...

During WWII, in the US, all of the following social indicators experienced a rise in their rate of occurrence EXCEPT

During WWII, in the US, all of the following social indicators experienced a rise in their rate of occurrence EXCEPT A. the marriage rate B. high...

During WWII, Chinese Americans

During WWII, Chinese Americans A. were drafted in a higher proportion than any other national group B. received a favorable image in U.S. government...

In 1942, when the US interned Japanese Americans in "relocation centers"

In 1942, when the US interned Japanese Americans in "relocation centers" A. all of the affected Japanese were American citizens B. the West Coast...

In 1942, the United States and Mexico agreed to the braceros program which

In 1942, the United States and Mexico agreed to the braceros program which A. increased the number of Mexican immigrants in the United States would...

During World War II, the United States military

During World War II, the United States military A. used quotas to limit the number of black servicemen in the military B. excluded blacks from combat...

During World War II, all of the following were Allied advantages in intelligence-gathering EXCEPT the

During World War II, all of the following were Allied advantages in intelligence-gathering EXCEPT the  A. creation of the Enigma machine for...

During World War II, Germany held the technological edge over the Allies in

During World War II, Germany held the technological edge over the Allies in A. centimetric radar B. rocket-propelled bombs C. ocean mine detection D....

During World War II, the National Defense Research Committee

During World War II, the National Defense Research Committee A. by 1941, had pushed the U.S. into a position of technological superiority over Germany B....

In 1943, to simplify tax collection, Congress enacted

In 1943, to simplify tax collection, Congress enacted A. automatic payroll deduction B. a short form for paying income taxes C. a sales tax D. a...

The Smith-Connally Act of 1943

The Smith-Connally Act of 1943 A. was opposed by president Franklin Roosevelt B. authorized the president to seize a war factory where workers had...

During World War II, organized labor in the United States

During World War II, organized labor in the United States A. lost membership as wages rose across most industries B. frequently used the threats...

During World War II, the regional impact of government spending was the greatest in the

During World War II, the regional impact of government spending was the greatest in the A. Northeast B. Midwest C. South D. East E. West Answer:...

In regards to European Jewish refugees, between 1939 and 1945, the United States

In regards to European Jewish refugees, between 1939 and 1945, the United States A. refused to accept large numbers of refugees B. won an agreement...

The United States government acquired definite knowledge of the Holocaust

The United States government acquired definite knowledge of the Holocaust A. prior to World War II beginning in Europe B. before the U.S. had entered...

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

During World War II, the first Axis country to be defeated was A. Germany B. Spain C. Austria D. Japan E. Italy Answer: ...

In 1942, the North African campaign against the Nazis saw

In 1942, the North African campaign against the Nazis saw A. the Americans advance under the command of Omar Bradley B. the Americans successfully...

In 1943, the country that pressed for an immediate Allied invasion of France against Germany was

In 1943, the country that pressed for an immediate Allied invasion of France against Germany was A. the Soviet Union B. China C. Great Britain D....

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

After 1943, the United States advanced on Japan primarily with the aid of forces from A. England and France B. the Soviet Union and China C. the Dutch...

The Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942

The Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942 A. saw the Americans take the offensive for the first time B. was the United States forced to withdraw its naval...

In World War II, the main american strategy to fight Japan was to

In World War II, the main american strategy to fight Japan was to  A. mount two offensive campaigns to attack the Japaneses from two directions B....

Which of the following statements regarding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is FALSE?  A. The State department assumed the Japanese would...

The Tripartite Pact was a defensive alliance between

The Tripartite Pact was a defensive alliance between  A. the United States, England, and Russia. B. the United States, England, and France. C....

The German sinking of the American ship Reuben James

The German sinking of the American ship Reuben James  A. triggered an American naval campaign against Germany. B. led Congress to approve the...

In 1940, the "lend-lease" plan

In 1940, the "lend-lease" plan  A. allowed the U.S. to loan weapons to England to be returned when the war was over. B. saw England agree to...

The America First Committee

The America First Committee  A. was a powerful lobby against U.S. involvement in the war. B. was opposed by both major political parties. C....

In July 1940, opinion polls showed the clear majority of the American public

In July 1940, opinion polls showed the clear majority of the American public  A. believed Germany posed a direct threat to the United States. B....

The American ambassador to London who insisted in 1940 that the British plight was already hopeless was

The American ambassador to London who insisted in 1940 that the British plight was already hopeless was  A. Neville Chamberlain. B. Joseph Kennedy. C....

Following the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt

Following the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt  A. declared that the United States would remain neutral. B. declared...

The Munich agreement of 1938

The Munich agreement of 1938  A. was the result of negotiations involving the League of Nations. B. put most of Poland under German control. C....

In 1938, the Anschluss

In 1938, the Anschluss  A. proclaimed a union between Germany and Austria. B. caused an uproar in the United States. C. was created at the Munich...

In 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt's "quarantine" speech

In 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt's "quarantine" speech  A. saw the president call for further isolation from the nation's enemies. B. warned...

The Neutrality Act of 1935

The Neutrality Act of 1935  A. sought to protect America's international trade agreements. B. prevented Americans from traveling on ships of...

President Franklin Roosevelt's "Good Neighbor Policy"

President Franklin Roosevelt's "Good Neighbor Policy"  A. expanded initiatives begun under Herbert Hoover. B. was designed to keep the peace...

In the 1930s, President Franklin Roosevelt carried out international policies which

In the 1930s, President Franklin Roosevelt carried out international policies which  A. kept the United States on the gold standard. B. preserved...

President Franklin Roosevelt's sharpest foreign policy break with Herbert Hoover concerned

President Franklin Roosevelt's sharpest foreign policy break with Herbert Hoover concerned  A. Latin America. B. Europe. C. Asia. D. Russia. E....

Which of the following statements about the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany is FALSE?  A. His rise was partially precipitated by ruinous inflation. B....

As part of his foreign policy, President Herbert Hoover moved to withdraw American troops from

As part of his foreign policy, President Herbert Hoover moved to withdraw American troops from  A. Mexico. B. Cuba. C. Venezuela. D. Colombia. E....

The Dawes Plan of 1924

The Dawes Plan of 1924  A. called for the United States to lend money to Germany to meet its reparation payments. B. was designed to help England...

All of the following nations were signatories to the Five-Power Pact of 1922 EXCEPT

All of the following nations were signatories to the Five-Power Pact of 1922 EXCEPT  A. Britain. B. Russia. C. France. D. Italy. E. Japan. Answer:...

The Washington Conference of 1921

The Washington Conference of 1921  A. attempted to prevent a global naval arms race. B. saw the Harding administration refuse to participate...

The secretary of state of the Harding administration was

The secretary of state of the Harding administration was  A. Charles Evans Hughes. B. Charles Dawes. C. Henry Cabot Lodge. D. Henry Stimson. E....

Between his election in 1932 and the inauguration in 1933, FDR

Between his election in 1932 and the inauguration in 1933, FDR A. declared he would dramatically increase government spending B. promised to maintain...

In 1932, FDR's promise of a "new deal" for America included a commitment to

In 1932, FDR's promise of a "new deal" for America included a commitment to A. spend billions of dollars to assist in the economic recovery B. provide...

The federal government's response to the "Bonus Army" included

The federal government's response to the "Bonus Army" included  A. the use of 6 tanks to rout the veterans from Washington B. General MacArthur...

In 1932, the Farmer's Holiday Association

In 1932, the Farmer's Holiday Association A. began and spread throughout the South B. was essentially a farmers' strike C. led to more public money...

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation A. was to provide federal loans to troubled banks and businesses B. was created in the last year of Herbert...

The Hoover administration addressed the economic situation of American farmers with

The Hoover administration addressed the economic situation of American farmers with A. the Agricultural Marketing Act B. the Soil Conservation Act C....

As the depression deepened, President Herbert Hoover

As the depression deepened, President Herbert Hoover A. encouraged business men to reduce their industrial production B. grew less willing to increase...

As Herbert Hoover began his presidency, he

As Herbert Hoover began his presidency, he A. considered the country to have a bright economic future B. assumed the economy might suffer a mild recession C....

During the 1930s, the Southern Tenant Farmer's Union

During the 1930s, the Southern Tenant Farmer's Union A. sought to organize the rural poor across racial lines B. was formed by the American Communist...

During the 1930s, the American Communist Party,

During the 1930s, the American Communist Party, A. distanced itself from the Soviet Union B. excluded most minorities from its rank C. supported...

During the 1930s, the most important group within the Popular Front was the

During the 1930s, the most important group within the Popular Front was the  A. Socialist Party B. Federation of Labor C. Communist Party D....

During the 1930s, American literature

During the 1930s, American literature A. offered a greater guarantee of social commentary than did either radio or movies B. saw most popular books...

In the 1930s, all of the following films offered social commentary on the U.S. and the Great Depression EXCEPT

In the 1930s, all of the following films offered social commentary on the U.S. and the Great Depression EXCEPT A. Our Daily Bread B. It Happened One...

During the 1930s, in regard to radio,

During the 1930s, in regard to radio, A. the largest proportion of programming was devoted to news B. most programs were increasingly prerecorded C....

As a result of the Great Depression, the social values in the U.S.

As a result of the Great Depression, the social values in the U.S. A. saw American embrace nearly any idea that was new or unconditional B. saw a...

For women, the economic pressures caused by the Great Depression

For women, the economic pressures caused by the Great Depression A. weakened the notion that a woman's proper place was at home B. saw men move...

In the 1930s , the largest Japanese and Chinese American populations were found in

In the 1930s , the largest Japanese and Chinese American populations were found in A. Oregon B. Arizona C. Washington D. Hawaii E. California Answer:...

The 1931 Scottsboro case saw

The 1931 Scottsboro case saw A. black teenagers accused of rape by two white women B. a Georgia jury convict all of the black youths C. the Supreme...

In the 1930s, the "Dust Bowl"

In the 1930s, the "Dust Bowl" A. was created by the nation's economic collapse B. stretched from Kansas to California C. experienced years of heavy...

In 1932, the unemployment rate in Toledo, Ohio was one of the worst in the nation at

In 1932, the unemployment rate in Toledo, Ohio was one of the worst in the nation at  A. 40% B. 60% C. 70% D. 80% E. 95% Answer:...

After 1929, in the face of the worsening global crisis, the U.S.

After 1929, in the face of the worsening global crisis, the U.S. A. reduced the debts owed by European nations to America B. forgave the debts owed...

All of the following were factors of the Great Depression EXCEPT

All of the following were factors of the Great Depression EXCEPT A. an unstable European economy B. a lack of diversification in the U.S. economy C....

Throughout 1928, the American stock market,

Throughout 1928, the American stock market, A. saw the number of shares traded daily soar. B. saw the average price of stocks rise slightly C. had...