WWII in California

Due to demand for workers in factories during the war, which part of the population was employed in large numbers for the first time?

• Women

• African-American Men

• Children

• The elderly

The Treaty of Versailles also called for _________ to solve conflicts peacefully.

• 14 points

• League of Nations

Which event triggered the start of WWII?

• Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939.

• Kristallnacht in November of 1938.

• Hitler becomes chancellor of German in 1933.

• Germany's invasion of Sudetenland in 1938.

Select the countries that were major Allies during WWII.

• Poland

• The United States

• Austria

• The Soviet Union

Select all the nations Germany invaded before the start of WWII.

• Rhineland

• France

• Sudetenland

• Poland

Select one factor that led to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

• The US ban on oil and steel shipments to Japan.

• The US invasion of North Africa & Italy to liberate France.

• Germany would only allow Japan to join the Axis powers if it demonstrated its power.

• Japan made a deal to protect Italy after the US invaded.

Why did the US ban oil and steel shipments to Japan?

• To show disapproval of Japan's expansion in Asia.

• To demonstrate how much power and control the US had.

• To protest Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.

• To show disapproval of Japan's union with the Axis powers.

What was the primary role of California during WWII?

• Manufacturing military aircraft

• Hosting peace talks

• Training ground for soldiers

• Developing nuclear weapons

Which California city was a major shipbuilding center during WWII?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• Sacramento

What was the significance of the California coast during WWII?

• It was a major site for naval battles

• It was heavily fortified against potential attacks

• It was used for secret nuclear tests

• It was the main entry point for European refugees