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World War II mobilization affected women by

A
forcing them to work in factories.
B
giving them new job opportunities.
C
conscripting them into the army.
D
giving them jobs considered women’s work.
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During World War II, the Battle of Midway was significant because it

A
evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets.
B
was the first significant win for the Japanese in the Pacific.
C
denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia.
D
occurred on the open sea rather than near the target island.
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How did Admiral Chester Nimitz affect the Allied victory in the Pacific?

A
He developed and implemented key battle strategies.
B
He made the decision to drop the atomic bomb.
C
He planned bombing raids on Japan from aircraft carriers.
D
He commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific theater.
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During World War II, which of the following was an Axis nation?

A
China
B
the Philippines
C
Japan
D
Egypt
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How were the Japanese able to surprise the US at Pearl Harbor?

A
Japanese land forces had invaded Hawaii unnoticed.
B
Japanese submarines invaded Pearl Harbor unnoticed.
C
Japanese airplanes had flown to the US mainland unnoticed.
D
Japanese aircraft carriers had approached Hawaii unnoticed.
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In the Supreme Court’s decision in Korematsu v. United States, the court said that Korematsu

A
was not a spy and deserved equal rights.
B
was not a spy but could not be granted equal rights.
C
was a spy and should be imprisoned immediately.
D
was a spy but was free to go back to Japan.
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The Nuremberg trials after World War II were largely a symbolic exercise because

A
a small number of Nazis were charged.
B
a small number of perpetrators, such as Himmler, were charged.
C
a small number of Nazis did not defend themselves.
D
a small number of perpetrators were charged with one crime.
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Why did Nazi Germany build concentration camps in Poland?

A
to turn other governments against Jewish people
B
to show how powerful Nazi Germany was
C
to provide free labor for German businesses
D
to carry out the genocide of Jews more quickly and efficiently.
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How did America's involvement in World War II impact race relations in the military?

A
Individuals of different backgrounds made significant contributions to the war effort, which encouraged racial integration in the military.
B
Individuals of different backgrounds played key roles in the war effort, which encouraged continued racial segregation in the military.
C
American service members worked together with European soldiers, which encouraged the integration of the US military.
D
Americans of different backgrounds were assigned together in the same units, ending racial segregration in the military.
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During World War II, the Battle of Midway was significant because it

A
evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets.
B
was the first significant win for the Japanese in the Pacific.
C
denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia.
D
occurred on the open sea rather than near the target island.
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Supporters of using the atomic bomb at the end of World War II believed that

A
Japan might win the war if the bomb was not used.
B
Americans were tired of war and the US should end it quickly.
C
Russia was developing a bomb and the US needed to use it first.
D
Japan was developing a bomb and the US needed to use it first.
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During World War II, why did Japan strongly and passionately defend Iwo Jima?

A
It was a strategic island in the Philippines.
B
It was a strategic base from which to attack Australia.
C
It was considered part of the Japanese homeland.
D
It was the only island that British forces had not captured.
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How did the Battle of Okinawa affect President Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan?

A
It showed that Japan was close to surrendering.
B
It showed that the US could not win the war without it.
C
It showed that Japan was willing to fight without surrendering.
D
It showed the US could easily defeat Japan.
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A result of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor was

A
the US formed a pact with Indochina against Japan.
B
the US formed a pact with Germany against Japan.
C
thousands of Americans died, and the US declared war.
D
thousands of Japanese people died, and Japan declared war.
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How did Roosevelt’s Lend-Lease Act shift US foreign policy away from isolationism?

A
It lent arms to Allied forces and allowed them to pay later.
B
It allowed the US to sell arms to belligerent nations..
C
It put US bases on German territory.
D
It put US bases on British territory.
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Under Executive Order 9066, the military

A
could remove people considered a threat from their homes.
B
was assigned to defend California from threats from the Pacific.
C
rebuilt Pearl Harbor and Hawaii after the Japanese attack.
D
began to fight with Allied forces in Japan.
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German scientists were concerned about Nazi restrictions on uranium sales because

A
uranium would not be available for industrial research.
B
uranium was important to German missile programs.
C
uranium paid for German scientific research.
D
uranium could be used in research on atomic weapons.
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Which was allowed under the new system of government in Japan following World War II?

A
Women were allowed to vote.
B
The military elected new leaders.
C
The emperor retained power.
D
The US appointed new leaders.
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During World War II, the Allies were able to go on the offensive against Japan after

A
the US won the Battle of Midway.
B
capturing the Japanese naval base on Midway.
C
capturing the Japanese airfield on Guadalcanal.
D
turning back the Japanese fleet in the Coral Sea.
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How did Admiral Chester Nimitz affect the Allied victory in the Pacific?

A
He developed and implemented key battle strategies.
B
He made the decision to drop the atomic bomb.
C
He planned bombing raids on Japan from aircraft carriers.
D
He commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific theater.

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