Period 7 WWII 3/26/2025

Question 1

How many women served in uniform during WWII?

Answer 1

200,000

Question 2

How many women entered the workforce during WWII?

Answer 2

5 million

Question 3

What was the percentage increase in married women working during WWII?

Answer 3

24%

Question 4

Did women receive higher or lower pay than their male counterparts during WWII?

Answer 4

Lower pay

Question 5

Who ran for president in the 1944 election?

Answer 5

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)

Question 6

Who was FDR’s vice-presidential candidate in the 1944 election?

Answer 6

Harry Truman

Question 7

Who was the Republican nominee in the 1944 election?

Answer 7

Thomas Dewey

Question 8

What significant term did FDR win in the 1944 election?

Answer 8

His unprecedented 4th term

Question 9

Why did Americans prefer FDR during the 1944 election?

Answer 9

They didn’t want change during times of war

Question 10

True or False: FDR was unpopular among the American people during the 1944 election.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What was the code name for the invasion of Normandy, France?

Answer 11

Operation Overlord

Operation Overlord was a significant military campaign during World War II.

Question 12

What operation involved the landing on Normandy and liberating France?

Answer 12

Operation Neptune

Operation Neptune was part of Operation Overlord.

Question 13

What date is known as D-Day?

Answer 13

June 6, 1944

D-Day marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of Europe.

Question 14

What was the Battle of the Bulge?

Answer 14

A major German counteroffensive in December 1944

The Allies crossed into Germany, leading to a significant battle.

Question 15

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Bulge?

Answer 15

Allies won the Battle of the Bulge

This victory allowed the Allies to continue their advance into Germany.

Question 16

What significant event occurred on April 30, 1945?

Answer 16

Hitler’s Suicide

This event marked a pivotal moment in the downfall of Nazi Germany.

Question 17

When did Germany surrender in World War II?

Answer 17

May 7, 1945

This date is recognized as the official end of the war in Europe.

Question 18

What does the term ‘Holocaust’ refer to?

Answer 18

The genocide of Jews and other groups during World War II

The Holocaust resulted in the deaths of millions.

Question 19

What was significant about the liberation of concentration camps?

Answer 19

It exposed the atrocities of the Holocaust

The liberation of camps revealed the extent of Nazi crimes against humanity.

Question 20

Who vowed to reoccupy the Philippines after Japan conquered it?

Answer 20

US General Douglas MacArthur

Question 21

What type of pilots did the Japanese use against US ships?

Answer 21

Kamikaze pilots

Question 22

What was the name of the top secret project that developed the A-Bomb?

Answer 22

Manhattan Project

Question 23

Which two cities were targeted with the atomic bomb?

Answer 23

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Question 24

What event led to Japan’s surrender?

Answer 24

The dropping of the 2nd atomic bomb

Question 25

Fill in the blank: Japan conquered the _______ and US General Douglas MacArthur vowed to reoccupy.

Answer 25

Philippines

Question 26

True or False: The Japanese used kamikaze pilots as a strategy against US naval forces.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Who were The Big 3 leaders during World War II?

Answer 27

Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin

Question 28

What was the main decision made by Roosevelt and Churchill at Casablanca?

Answer 28

Accept nothing less than an unconditional surrender from Germany

Question 29

What was the purpose of the Tehran Conference?

Answer 29

To create a second front to liberate France

Question 30

What was decided at the Yalta Conference regarding Germany?

Answer 30

Germany would be divided into different occupied zones

Question 31

What did the leaders agree on for newly liberated countries at Yalta?

Answer 31

Free elections

Question 32

What was proposed to be formed as a result of the discussions among The Big 3?

Answer 32

A new world peace organization

Question 33

What significant event occurred on April 12, 1945?

Answer 33

Death of President Roosevelt ## Footnote Truman took over for him

Question 34

Who replaced Winston Churchill during the Potsdam Conference?

Answer 34

Attlee Stevens

Question 35

What was the main purpose of the Potsdam Conference?

Answer 35

To discuss post-war order and agreements

Question 36

Which leaders met at the Potsdam Conference?

Answer 36

Truman, Attlee & Stalin

Question 37

When did the Potsdam Conference take place?

Answer 37

July 17 - August 2, 1945

Question 38

What was one of the agreements made at the Potsdam Conference?

Answer 38

Unconditional surrender of Japan

Question 39

What was agreed upon regarding Nazi leaders at the Potsdam Conference?

Answer 39

Criminal prosecution of Nazi leaders

Question 40

What was the name of the trials for Nazi leaders mentioned in the agreements?

Answer 40

Nuremberg

Question 41

When was the United Nations chartered?

Answer 41

April, 1945

Question 42

Where was the United Nations charter signed?

Answer 42

San Francisco

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

Answer 43

Collective Measures to settle disputes peacefully

Question 44

How many nations were part of the General Assembly at its inception?

Answer 44

50 nations

Question 45

How many countries are in the Security Council?

Answer 45

11 countries

Question 46

Which countries hold the 5 Permanent Seats in the Security Council?

Answer 46

* US * Britain * France * China * USSR

Question 47

True or False: The Permanent Members of the Security Council have veto power.

Answer 47

True