American Participation in World War II — Test

Question 1

The raw materials that the US produced more of during World War II than any other country were

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oil and steel.

Question 2

Which best explains why Germans and Italians gave up their civil liberties and embraced totalitarianism?

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They supported fascist leaders who promised relief from economic hardships.

Question 3

The mass murder of Jewish people in Russia was carried out by

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mobile killing squads.

Question 4

Who made up the National Defense Advisory Commission?

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politicians, businessmen, and scientists

Question 5

The threat to the survival of which nation led the Allies to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?

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the Soviet Union

American Participation in World War II — Test Answers