Fall 2024 Semester Final Study Guide

During World War II, Iwo Jima was an important objective for the American military because

• U.S. planes could bomb Japan from there.

• the main Japanese naval force was stationed there.

Select all that apply. The effects of mobilizing the American economy for World War II included

• 19 million new jobs created.

• more employment opportunities for women and minorities.

The Lend-Lease Act was an important piece of legislation that allowed

• Germany to ally with the Soviet Union.

• the United States to supply Great Britain with military aid.

Many American factories met the needs of World War II by

• producing military materials.

• stopping the selling of goods to Great Britain.

World War II began in Europe after

• Germany invaded Poland.

• Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.

The “cash-and-carry” policy and the “Destroyers-for-Bases” deal of World War II signify

• America maintaining neutrality.

• America siding with the Allies.

During World War II, which group of Americans on the West Coast were forced from their homes and relocated to internment camps?

• German Americans

• Japanese Americans

The policy of appeasement was designed to. Mark only one oval.

• prevent the buildup of aggressive military forces.

• avoid war by making concessions to dictators.

The “zoot suit” riots are associated with. Mark only one oval.

• discrimination toward Japanese Americans.

• racism against Mexican Americans.

When World War II began in Europe, America’s first reaction was to. Mark only one oval.

• declare neutrality.

• officially ally with Great Britain.