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President Harry Truman decided to use atomic bombs on two cities in Japan. He did this as a _____.
a) scientific experiment
b) to save the lives of American soldiers and to end the war
c) revenge for Pearl Harbor and to gain votes
d) political experiment

Who was Winston Churchill?
a) Prime Minister of Great Britain during WWII
b) General in the British Army during WWII
c) Business leader who started the Standard Oil Company
d) Vice President of the USA under Roosevelt

Before WWII, Germany, Italy, and Japan formed the Axis Powers alliance. Why were they considered imperialistic?
a) Every AXIS nation wanted to protect its own borders
b) Every Axis nation was ruled by an emperor
c) AXIS nations' people were descended from ancient Romans
d) AXIS nations took over countries by using force

During WWII, many U.S. women assisted in the war effort. For most females, this was the FIRST time they found work in...
a) offices
b) factories
c) schools
d) hospitals

December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl harbor. What was the effect?
a) Riots and unrest in Japan
b) Sank the British Navy
c) The damage crippled the U.S. economy
d) It prompted the U.S. to enter the war

The MAIN reason for the U.S. joining the United Nations was _____.
a) to rebuild Europe after WWII
b) help end the Great Depression
c) promote world peace
d) fight world hunger

WWII ended in August 1945 when Japan surrendered. What happened when Japan gave up?
a) Japanese Americans started emigrating to Japan again
b) Atomic bombs were outlawed
c) Americans celebrated the surrender, called VJ Day
d) Truman was defeated in his reelection as president

What did American women do during WWII that helped them gain much respect during AND after the war?
a) Protested against war
b) Worked in wartime defense industries
c) Served on submarines
d) Flew bombers over Germany

What was a big concern for many Americans after Pearl Harbor was attacked?
a) Japan would attack the U.S. East Coast
b) Americans wouldn't want to fight Germany anymore
c) Japanese emperor, Hirohito, might try to become our U.S. president
d) Japanese-Americans might side with Japan instead of the USA

The United Nations was created after World War II. What was its purpose?
a) It would make sure the USA won the next war
b) It would allow all countries to elect presidents
c) It would allow countries to work on peaceful solutions while avoiding war
d) It would provide more voting rights in the USA

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