US History Unit 7 Review

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The "Manhattan Project" was the code name for the

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U.S. plans to make an atomic bomb.

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During World War II Japanese-Americans were

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forced to live in camps for the duration of the war.

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What role did "Rosie the Riveter" (seen here) play during World War II?

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to encourage women to enter the workforce

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The United States became directly involved in World War II following

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Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.

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How did U.S. foreign policy change immediately after Pearl Harbor?

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The U.S. abandoned its policy of isolationism.

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How did the United States justify the internment of the people described in this excerpt?

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by claiming that national security was threatened

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Which World War II battle is considered to be the MOST significant turning point in the Pacific Theater?

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Battle of Midway

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Which legislation was passed to fulfill Winston Churchill's request: "Give us the tools and we’ll finish the job."?

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Lend Lease Act

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Which statement BEST explains how World War II affected the U.S. home front? Options: Women were limited to traditional roles. Rationing of resources became important. The number of business closures increased. The demand for foreign products decreased.

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Rationing of resources became important.

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By the end of World War II, more than 12 million men and women were serving in the military. This greatly reduced the amount of labor available in the county. Which of these MOST likely was an effect of this change? Options: Workers received lower wages., Factories needed workers to produce goods., Workers had few choices among employers., There were low levels of household savings.

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Factories needed workers to produce goods.