End of the War in the Pacific — Unit test Answers

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Why did supporters of using the atomic bomb reject the idea of dropping one on a deserted island?

A
They thought the radioactive fallout was too dangerous.
B
They thought it would make Japan fight even harder.
C
They did not want other nations to know about the bomb.
D
They did not want to waste one of the remaining bombs.
3

The occurrence of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, in Germany in 1938 showed that the Nazi government

f
fully supported violence against Jewish people.
n
needed more support to hold onto power.
h
had recovered from its economic problems.
c
could not prevent violence against Jewish people.
4

When Hitler sent troops into the Rhineland in 1936 and Austria in 1938, other European nations

r
responded with immediate armed resistance.
u
united to protect Czechoslovakia.
o
offered no resistance.
c
convened the Munich Conference.
5

What was an effect of having so many men away from home during World War II?

I
It permanently changed the role of women in the workforce.
I
It opened up opportunities for minorities and women.
I
It eliminated racial discrimination permanently.
I
It changed American family values.
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Which of the following best describes the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team?

A
It was one of the most decorated regiments in military history.
B
It fought in the Pacific near Japan.
C
It was the most integrated army unit in WWII.
D
It consisted mostly of Chinese Americans.
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Why was the Soviet victory at Stalingrad a turning point in the war? Check all that apply.German supplies were exhausted.It was the shortest battle of WWII.There was a huge loss of German soldiers.It was the Soviet’s first victory over the Germans.It was the beginning of Germany’s retreat from Russia.

A
German supplies were exhausted.
B
It was the shortest battle of WWII.
C
There was a huge loss of German soldiers.
D
It was the Soviet’s first victory over the Germans.
E
It was the beginning of Germany’s retreat from Russia.
8

A similarity between the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Coral Sea is that both

w
were good examples of the “island-hopping” strategy.
s
significantly reduced Japan’s naval strength.
w
were significant victories for the Allies.
w
were fought by warplanes from aircraft carriers.
9

What event in 1941 caused the US to join the Allies in WWII?

A
Germany captured France.
B
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
C
Italy moved into North Africa.
D
Germany moved into the USSR.
10

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.
11

In 1945, what concern did the Allies have about invading the Japanese mainland with ground forces?

A
They were worried they did not have enough soldiers.
B
They were worried there would be too great a loss of life.
C
They were worried the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb.
D
They were worried the Japanese had a stronger fleet in mainland ports.
12

Look at the World War II-era poster by C. R. Miller.Miller’s approach in designing this poster is best described as

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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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How did Admiral Chester Nimitz displease the US Congress during World War II?

A
He insisted the US should focus on the Pacific rather than the European theater.
B
He refused to take the US fleet into battle immediately after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
C
He did not want to drop the atomic bomb in order to convince the Japanese leadership to surrender.
D
He promoted and implemented a “no surrender” policy among US troops in the Pacific.
14

In order to attack to Germany, the Allies planned to invade France from

A
Italy.
B
Great Britain.
C
the Atlantic Ocean.
D
the Mediterranean Sea.
15

A result of the Nuremberg trials was that the United Nations

A
moved to protect war criminals more carefully.
B
left prosecution of war criminals up to each country.
C
prevented anyone from using Nazi symbols in the future.
D
established that genocide was an international crime.

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