President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to December 7, 1941, as “a date which will live in infamy” because -

Common Formative Assessment - WWII

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Carrie Faltysek
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Germany invaded Poland, which led to the U. S. entering WWII.
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, which led to the U. S. entering WWII.
Italy declared war on the United States, which led to the U. S. entering WWII.
the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, which led to the U. S. entering WWII.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What was the reaction of the United States to the attack on Pearl Harbor?
They declared war on Japan the next day
They fled back to the US coast and let Japan have Southeast Asia
They asked Great Britain for help
They waited several months to see what would happen next
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of rationing?
increase supply of natural resources
cause a shortage of crops
provide supplies to the troops
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following best explains the purpose in establishing the Office of War Information, that was
responsible for the images seen above?
Generate support in the Southern U.S. for minorities groups contributions by joining the military.
Allow American’s to feel secure in voicing dissent for participation in the war effort.
Promote of the agenda established by the Axis leaders.
Created to encourage Americans to help finance the war.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
These World War II posters recognize the-
return of women to the workforce after the war
contributions of women to wartime defense
role of women as military officers
legal equality of women.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During World War II, Executive Order 9066 was enacted due to the belief that-
German-Americans were considered illegal aliens and needed to deported to prevent terrorism.
Japanese & German immigrants were protesting the U.S. entry into combat.
Immigrants from Germany, Italy, and Japan refused to enlist in the United States military
Japanese-Americans should be sent to interment camps as they were threats to national security
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