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Internment and the Constitution — Unit test Answers

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Why was Joseph Stalin’s first Five-Year Plan considered a success, even though it did not meet the quotas he set?

A
The economy still made sizable gains.
B
People were willing to be patient.
C
Few expected the quotas to be met.
D
Stalin misreported economic data.
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What did the US government do to ensure there would not be any vital factory work stoppages during World War II?

A
The government encouraged businesses to produce war products.
B
The government banned workers in important industries from taking vacations.
C
The government forced 200,000 businesses to join the war effort.
D
The government banned workers in important industries from striking.
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H
Hitler had the confidence to launch further invasions of European countries.
O
Other European countries peacefully coexisted with Germany.
W
World War II continued without US involvement.
H
Hitler found the last of the Lebensraum that he desired.
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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 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.
7

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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Many struggling businesses made large profits during World War II through war contracts with

A
factory workers.
B
the government.
C
the Allies.
D
oil well owners.
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Which of the following best describes one contribution of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?

A
They flew missions over the US.
B
They created a secret military code system.
C
They flew combat missions over Germany.
D
They helped develop the atomic bomb.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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