14.2-14.5 Quiz Review

What is the primary goal of the military tactic known as "blitzkrieg"?

• To engage in prolonged warfare

• To create psychological shock and disorganization in enemy forces

• To establish defensive positions

• To negotiate peace treaties

Which countries were part of the Axis powers during World War II?

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• Great Britain, France, China

• United States, Soviet Union, China

• Canada, Australia, India

When did the decline and fall of the Axis alliance begin?

• 1941

• 1943

• 1945

• 1947

Which countries were the chief Allied powers in World War II?

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria

• Great Britain, France, Soviet Union, United States, China

• Spain, Portugal, Greece

Who was the British Prime Minister during 1940-1945 and 1951-1955?

• Neville Chamberlain

• Clement Attlee

• Winston Churchill

• Harold Macmillan

What did the Neutrality Act of 1939 do?

• Imposed a total trade embargo

• Lifted the arms embargo and allowed "cash-and-carry" trade

• Established a military alliance

• Prohibited all international trade

What was the purpose of the Lend-lease Act passed on March 11, 1941?

• To lend or lease war supplies to nations vital to the defense of the United States

• To establish a new tax system

• To create a new branch of the military

• To provide free education to all citizens

What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter issued on 14 August 1941?

• To set out American and British goals for the world after World War II

• To declare war on Germany

• To establish the United Nations

• To sign a peace treaty with Japan

Who was Hideki Tojo?

• A Japanese politician and general, prime minister from 1941 to 1944

• An American president during World War II

• A British prime minister during World War II

• A German general during World War II

What was the date of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• December 7, 1941

• November 7, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• November 8, 1941