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What impact did the US development of the atomic bomb have on World War II?

A
After the US dropped atomic bombs on two major cities in Japan, Japan surrendered.
B
After the US dropped atomic bombs on two major cities in Germany, Germany surrendered.
C
After the US dropped atomic bombs on major cities in Germany and Japan, both surrendered.
D
After Japan dropped an atomic bomb on Pearl Harbor, the US entered World War II.
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Why did the United States use the island-hopping strategy to fight the war in the Pacific? Select two options.to stop the Japanese advance toward US territoryto build bases where US soldiers could stay between battlesto have sites for prison camps for captured Japanese soldiersto leave some islands undamaged for people who were not fightingto move soldiers and warships closer to Japan through the Pacific

A
to stop the Japanese advance toward US territory
B
to build bases where US soldiers could stay between battles
C
to have sites for prison camps for captured Japanese soldiers
D
to leave some islands undamaged for people who were not fighting
E
to move soldiers and warships closer to Japan through the Pacific
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Which event led to the removal of Benito Mussolini from power?

A
the D-Day invasion
B
the invasion of Italy
C
the Battle of the Bulge
D
the Battle of Stalingrad
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How did the US government control price increases for scarce goods?

A
It set a price scale determining what different people could afford.
B
It established the Office of Price Administration.
C
It set new prices weekly depending on the availability of goods.
D
It established the War Production Board to study pricing of scarce goods.
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A reason the Neutrality Acts were revised to allow cash-and-carry in the 1930s was

A
because of the spread of socialism.
B
because Germany needed supplies.
C
because fascism was gaining ground in Europe.
D
because of WWI.
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Why was Japan’s attack on Hawaii a strategic move?

A
Hawaii was a tourist destination, not an important military post.
B
Hawaii was where a large portion of the Pacific fleet was sheltered.
C
Hawaii was where US naval power was the weakest.
D
Hawaii was where US land troops awaited battle.
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What was an effect of the US increase in production during World War II?

A
It gave the Allies the advantage to win the war.
B
It gave the Axis the advantage to win the war.
C
It kept US factories busy throughout the world.
D
It kept only US soldiers well equipped.
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Which of the following was considered unpatriotic during the World War II?

A
driving a car
B
wearing shoes
C
wasting materials
D
eating at a restaurant
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Who was known as the "father of the atomic bomb”?

A
Harry Truman
B
Albert Einstein
C
Douglas MacArthur
D
Julius Robert Oppenheimer
10

In the 1930s and 1940s, which nations had fascist governments similar to that of Nazi Germany?

A
Britain and Spain
B
Italy and Spain
C
Britain and France
D
Canada and Italy
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For which of the following crimes was Fred Korematsu found guilty?

A
violating military orders
B
spying for Japan
C
entering the US illegally
D
hiding in an internment camp
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Which of the following is true of Great Britain’s participation in World War II in 1940?

A
Its Royal Air Force won the Battle of Britain.
B
Its Royal Navy lost the Battle of the Atlantic.
C
Its Royal Air Force lost the Battle of the Atlantic.
D
Its land troops outmaneuvered Germany’s.
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What result did dropping an atomic bomb on Nagasaki bring about?

A
Japan stopped fighting the US on land but continued fighting the US with its navy.
B
Japan stopped fighting against the Allies and signed a peace treaty ending the war.
C
Japan stopped fighting and gave up the territories it had conquered during the war.
D
Japan stopped fighting the US but continued fighting other Allied powers such as the Soviet Union.
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Look at the World War II-era poster by C. R. Miller.Miller’s approach in designing this poster is best described as

Question illustration
n
negative; Miller wanted Americans to join the war out of fear of the Nazis.
p
positive; Miller wanted Americans to join the war to help fight the Nazis.
p
positive; Miller wanted Americans to protect their towns and cities.
n
negative; Miller wanted Americans to become fearful of all foreigners.
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an argument or claimsupporting evidencea writing prompta biased source

A
an argument or claim
B
supporting evidence
C
a writing prompt
D
a biased source

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