Question 1

All of the following statements regarding the Allied invasion of France in June 1944 are true EXCEPT that

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A)   the attack involved perhaps the largest number of naval vessels and armaments ever assembled in one place.
B)   within a week, German forces had been dislodged from most of the Normandy coast.
C)   Allied paratroopers were dropped behind German lines prior to the beach landings.
D)   the landing was made across the narrowest part of the English Channel.
E)   American, British, and Canadian forces stormed the beaches on June 6, 1944.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The braceros program allowed Mexicans to enter the United States and become citizens if they agreed to work in war plants for the duration of the war.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Most employed women during the war worked in

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A)   military support positions
B)   industrial jobs.
C)   the factory.
D)   child care.
E)   the service sector.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

During World War II,Congress abolished the

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A)   WPA and FDIC.
B)   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDI
C)  .
C)   Works Progress Administration (WP
A)  .
D)   Civilian Conservation Corps (CC
C)  .
E)   CCC and WPA.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B) E

Question 5

When President Truman ordered the use of the atomic bomb he believed he was making a simple military decision.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

A significant issue in the 1944 election was

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A)   America's relationship with the Soviet Union.
B)   corruption charges involving the White House.
C)   civil rights.
D)   the domestic economy.
E)   the strategy of the war.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is true of organized American labor during World War II?

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A)   No major union went on strike.
B)   "Wildcat" strikes were the most common.
C)   Opposition to strikes was led by the influential United Mine Workers.
D)   Many states passed laws expanding the influence of unions.
E)   Unions accepted a freeze on wages until the war ended.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Describe the development and making of the atomic bomb.

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Question 9

In 1942-1943,the British and American war effort against the Nazis concentrated on

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A)   freeing France from German control.
B)   protecting England.
C)   fighting in North Africa and southern Europe.
D)   supporting the Russians.
E)   stopping the Holocaust.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

What steps did the federal government take to mobilize the nation for World War II?

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During World War II, the federal governm...

Question 11

During World War II,the first Axis country to be defeated was

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A)   Austria.
B)   Japan.
C)   Spain.
D)   Italy.
E)   Germany.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

During World War II,the U.S.military

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A)   began to relax its practices of racial segregation.
B)   allowed blacks into all branches of the military for the first time.
C)   excluded blacks from combat duty.
D)   used quotas to limit the number of black servicemen in the military.
E)   doubled the number of black servicemen to 200,000.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

The Allied decisions that delayed an invasion of France

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A)   left the Soviet Union deeply embittered.
B)   All these answers are correct.
C)   occurred after the Soviet Union had won a significant victory in Stalingrad.
D)   both put the Soviet Union in a better position to control eastern Europe, and left the Soviet Union deeply embittered.
E)   put the Soviet Union in a better position to control eastern Europe.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

After 1943,the United States advanced on Japan primarily with the aid of forces from

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A)   England and the Soviet Union.
B)   England and France.
C)   Australia and New Zealand.
D)   the Soviet Union and China.
E)   the Dutch and the Soviet Union.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The 1944 presidential campaign revolved primarily around domestic,rather than foreign,policy issues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What were the short- and long-term consequences of the Allied decision in 1942 to engage in a North African campaign against Germany?

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Question 17

Describe American society (the home front)during World War II.What were its pleasures and what were its pains?

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During World War II, American society experienced a significant shift as the nation mobilized for war. On the home front, there was a sense of unity and patriotism as people came together to support the war effort. Many individuals and families contributed to the war by participating in rationing, buying war bonds, and working in war-related industries. There was also a strong sense of community as people rallied around soldiers and their families, and women took on new roles in the workforce to replace men who had gone off to war.

One of the pleasures of American society during this time was the sense of camaraderie and purpose that came from working together towards a common goal. There was also a surge in economic activity as the war effort created jobs and stimulated industries. Additionally, there was a sense of pride and accomplishment in supporting the troops and contributing to the war effort.

However, there were also many pains experienced by American society during World War II. The war brought about significant sacrifices and hardships, as people had to cope with rationing of goods, shortages of consumer products, and the anxiety of having loved ones serving overseas. There was also a dark side to the war effort, as Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps and African Americans faced discrimination and segregation, despite their contributions to the war effort.

Overall, American society during World War II experienced both pleasures and pains. While there was a sense of unity and purpose, there were also significant sacrifices and challenges faced by individuals and communities.

Question 18

In 1943,to simplify tax collections,Congress enacted

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A)   a sales tax.
B)   a short form for paying income taxes.
C)   a flat tax.
D)   a withholding system of payroll deductions.
E)   an earned income tax credit.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

How was the defeat of Nazi Germany organized and orchestrated? What critical reasons can be advanced to account for the Allied victory in Europe?

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The defeat of Nazi Germany was organized...

Question 20

The United States was preparing to drop an atomic bomb on Germany when it surrendered.

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A) True 
 B)False

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