U.S. HISTORY
Week 5 - America and WWII - Ch 12 -section 5
Fill in (20 points)
1. Use the numbers below that corresponds to the appropriate term.
2
Midway
3
Island hopping
7
Germany
8
5
Atomic Bombs
4
Philippines
1
Pearl Harbor
10
Relocation
UN
9
Zoot Suits
6
Normandy
Fill in (10 points each)
2. How did the American government ensure that there were enough necessities to supply the war effort? - Section 1
They used rationing, encouraged victory gardens, and controlled wages and prices.
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3. Why was the Battle of Stalingrad considered a turning point in the war? - Section 2
The Soviets defeated the Germans who lost more than 200,000 troops.
4. How did the war effort change employment opportunities for women and African Americans? - Section 3
Women and African Americans had new, but temporary, job opportunities.
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5. What four agreements did “The Big Three” make at Tehran? - Section 4
1) Russian second front against Germany
2) German post war division
3) Soviet assistance against Japan
4) Post war international organization
6. Why were the victories on Iwo Jima and Okinawa so vital to the Allies? - Section 5
To prepare for the invasion of Japan, the United States needed a base nearby to stock pile supplies and build
up troops.
Week 5 of 10.
The 5 quiz towards your midterm.
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Week 4 - America and WWII - Ch 12 -section 3&4
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