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

A
It permanently changed the role of women in the workforce.
B
It opened up opportunities for minorities and women.
C
It eliminated racial discrimination permanently.
D
It changed American family values.
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When Hitler sent troops into the Rhineland in 1936 and Austria in 1938, other European nations

A
responded with immediate armed resistance.
B
united to protect Czechoslovakia.
C
offered no resistance.
D
convened the Munich Conference.
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Which of the following best describes Adolf Hitler’s regime?

A
fascism marked by individual civil liberties
B
democracy marked by a single, elected ruler
C
communism marked by one-party rule
D
totalitarianism marked by a belief in Aryan superiority
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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 the aftermath of the 1938 Munich Agreement?

A
Hitler had the confidence to launch further invasions of European countries.
B
Other European countries peacefully coexisted with Germany.
C
World War II continued without US involvement.
D
Hitler found the last of the Lebensraum that he desired.
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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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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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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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negative; Miller wanted Americans to join the war out of fear of the Nazis.
B
positive; Miller wanted Americans to join the war to help fight the Nazis.
C
positive; Miller wanted Americans to protect their towns and cities.
D
negative; Miller wanted Americans to become fearful of all foreigners.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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