35 America in World War II, 1939 - 1945

Question 1

The fundamental American strategic decision of World War II was:

Accepted Answer

To attack Germany first while using just enough strength to hold off Japan

Answer

to attack Germany and Japan simultaneously with equal force

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to concentrate naval forces in the Pacific and ground forces in Europe

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To attack Germany and Japan from the "back door" routes of North Africa and China

Question 2

Roosevelt died just after the final U.S. victory over Germany

Answer

true

Question 3

The major exception to the relatively good American Civil Liberties record during World War II was the the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

Japanese-Americans

Answer

American Fascist Groups

Answer

Mexican-Americans

Answer

German-Americans

Question 4

The U.S. modified its demand for "unconditional surrender" by allowing Japan to keep its emperor, Hirohito

Answer

true

Question 5

Wartime inflation and food shortages were kept partly in check by:

Accepted Answer

price controls and rationing

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government operation of factories and railroads

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special bonuses to farmers and workers to increase production

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importation of additional fuel and food from Latin America

Question 6

In the early months of the war, Japan conquered the Dutch East Indies, the Philippines, and much of East Asia

Answer

true

Question 7

The wartime shortage of labor was partly made up by bringing into the work force such groups as:

Accepted Answer

Mexican braceros and women

Answer

teenage and elderly laborers

Answer

Japanese and Chinese immigrants

Answer

Sharecroppers and inner-city residents

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