AP Classroom 7B WW2 Questions
American participation in the Second World War had which of the following major effects on the home front? A A movement of women into factory work B The breakdown of racial segregation in the South C The growth of isolationism in the Midwest D The introduction of a system of national health insurance E A decline in farm income
A movement of women into factory work
The years 1930-1980 have been described by one historian as a period that saw the "rise and fall of the New Deal Order." What is meant here by the phrase "New Deal Order"?
An arrangement in which the United States government took an active role in regulating the economy and in mediating disputes between labor and management
Which of the following best describes the Harlem Renaissance? A The rehabilitation of a decaying urban area B An outpouring of Black artistic and literary creativity C The beginning of the NAACP D The most famous art show of the early twentieth century E The establishment of the back-to-Africa movement
An outpouring of Black artistic and literary creativity
During the 1930s Black voters overwhelmingly switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party because A Black Americans benefited from some New Deal economic policies B the Ku Klux Klan was gaining power within the Republican Party C President Roosevelt actively pursued race reform D southern Democrats widely favored abolishing the poll tax E the Democrats promised to end Prohibition
Black Americans benefited from some New Deal economic policies
The photo above most likely shows the work of which of the following New Deal agencies? (young men working with shovels)
Civilian Conservation Corps
Which of the following best characterizes the stance of the writers associated with the literary flowering of the 1920s, such as Sinclair Lewis and F. Scott Fitzgerald?
Criticism of middle-class conformity and materialism
The policies passed in response to the Great Depression contributed to a change in which of the following earlier popular beliefs? A Big business should have significant influence over federal legislation. B Labor unions should have the sole power to negotiate with corporations. C Government should be noninterventionist during economic downturns. D Federal programs should contribute to the welfare of older Americans.
Government should be noninterventionist during economic downturns.
Despite its isolationist position in the 1920's, the United States government actively intervened throughout the decade in which of the following areas of European affairs? A International finance and reparations B Collective security against communism C Human rights D Resistance to fascism E Development of international cartels
International finance and reparations
Which of the following is true of the 1935 Social Security Act?
It legislated a tax that transfers money from workers to pensioners.
Which of the following ways best explains how the United States attempted to influence the outside world following the conclusion of the First World War? A It established mutual defense treaties to discourage war from occurring. B It granted independence to colonies such as the Philippines to encourage European countries to end their empires. C It used trade and investment in order to maintain international connections. D It contributed to rebuilding European militaries in order to discourage invasions.
It used trade and investment in order to maintain international connections.
Which of the following best explains the factor that prompted United States involvement in military actions during the Second World War? A Germany attempted to convince the Mexican government to attack the United States B Japan conducted a surprise attack on a United States military base C Germany declared war against the United States D The Japanese navy carried out strikes against United States shipping interests
Japan conducted a surprise attack on a United States military base
The bracero program encouraged
Mexican workers to come to the United States as temporary laborers from the 1940s to the 1960s
"Is a tractor bad? Is the power that turns the long furrows wrong? If this tractor were ours, it would be good—not mine, but ours.... We could love that tractor then as we have loved this land when it was ours. But this tractor does two things—it turns the land and turns us off the land. There is little difference between this tractor and a tank. The people are driven, intimidated, hurt by both." John Steinbeck, novelist, The Grapes of Wrath, 1939 Situations such as those described in the excerpt were most directly addressed by
New Deal government programs
"In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. "The first is freedom of speech and expression—everywhere in the world. "The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way—everywhere in the world. "The third is freedom from want—which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants—everywhere in the world. "The fourth is freedom from fear—which, translated into world terms, means a world-wide reduction of armaments to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor—anywhere in the world." President Franklin D. Roosevelt, State of the Union address, January 1941 Roosevelt's speech was most likely intended to increase public support for
aiding the Allies in Europe during the Second World War
Which of the following was a common experience on the United States home front during the Second World War? A Rationing of basic consumer goods B Frequent antiwar protests C Government attempts to misinform the public about the war's death toll D The belief that society could simultaneously pay for both its war effort and its social- welfare legislation E Highly publicized trials of suspected communists
Rationing of basic consumer goods
Democratic Party support by a new coalition of workers and African Americans during the 1930s was most similar to that of A Whig Party support following the Mexican-American War B Republican Party support following the Civil War C Populist Party support following the Spanish-American War D Socialist Party support following the First World War
Republican Party support following the Civil War
"Economic growth was indeed the most decisive force in the shaping of attitudes and expectations in the postwar era. The prosperity of the period broadened gradually in the late 1940s, accelerated in the 1950s, and soared to unimaginable heights in the 1960s. By then it was a boom that astonished observers. One economist, writing about the twenty-five years following World War II, put it simply by saying that this was a 'quarter century of sustained growth at the highest rates in recorded history.' Former Prime Minister Edward Heath of Great Britain agreed, observing that the United States at the time was enjoying 'the greatest prosperity the world has ever known.'" — James T. Patterson, historian, Grand Expectations: The United States, 1945-1974, published in 1996 The increased culture of consumerism during the 1950s was most similar to developments in which of the following earlier periods? A. The 1840s B. The 1860s C. The 1910s D. The 1920s
The 1920s
Which of the following best explains United States foreign policy between the First World War and the Second World War? A The United States enacted an imperialist policy in order to expand the territories it gained during the Spanish-American War. B The United States followed an isolationist policy in order to avoid becoming involved in another conflict abroad. C The United States established an expansionist policy in order to revive the concept of Manifest Destiny. D The United States created a cooperative policy that attempted to resolve disputes through international organizations.
The United States followed an isolationist policy in order to avoid becoming involved in another conflict abroad.
"We believe that the Negro should adopt every means to protect himself against barbarous practices inflicted upon him because of color. "We believe in the freedom of Africa for the Negro people of the world, and by the principle of Europe for the Europeans and Asia for the Asiatics, we also demand Africa for the Africans at home and abroad.... "We strongly condemn the cupidity of those nations of the world who, by open aggression or secret schemes, have seized the territories and inexhaustible natural wealth of Africa, and we place on record our most solemn determination to reclaim the treasures and possession of the vast continent of our forefathers." Marcus Garvey, Declaration of Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World, adopted at the first convention of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), August 1920 Which of the following most plausibly influenced Garvey's argument in the excerpt?
The concept of self-determination debated at the Treaty of Versailles peace talks
"For Summer Sport. . . . "Down to the beach again-into the water-out on the boats. And every party a [radio] party, with concerts and dance music coming in on the air. "Off to the camps again-deep woods-canoes on the lake-roasted corn. And a campfire. With a [radio] to bring in music from cities a thousand miles away. "Baseball again-and the scores broadcasted to your [radio] in the backwoods. Quiet days of rest, but not dull days. Rainy days indoors, but days of fun. Fun all day, every day. . . ." Advertisement for radios, published in 1923 The development depicted in the excerpt had most in common with which of the following earlier developments? A The passage of land reforms during the Civil War B The expansion of the telegraph system during the Gilded Age C The enactment of moral reform legislation during the Progressive Era D The efforts to mobilize popular support for the First World War
The expansion of the telegraph system during the Gilded Age
Patterns of migration in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s were most similar to which of the following earlier patterns of migration? A The internal migration of Northerners to the South during the period of Reconstruction B The restrictions placed on Chinese immigration to the United States during the 1880s C The internal relocation of American Indians to reservations from the 1860s to the 1890s D The immigration of Europeans to Northern cities in the United States during the Gilded Age
The immigration of Europeans to Northern cities in the United States during the Gilded Age
Which of the following is true of American women during the Second World War? A They initiated a visible and highly vocal feminist movement. B They married younger and had more children than women did before or after the war. C Those who took industrial jobs learned new skills and earned better pay than in jobs previously open to them. D They organized labor unions and led strikes demanding better working conditions. E Aside from participating in rationing programs, women contributed little to the war effort.
Those who took industrial jobs learned new skills and earned better pay than in jobs previously open to them.
Which of the following was Harry Truman's stated reason for authorizing the use of the atomic bomb against Japan? A Using the atomic bomb would prevent the need for a costly invasion of Japan. B Dropping the atomic bomb would demonstrate United States military capability to the Soviets. C An earlier United States land assault against Japan had been unsuccessful. D The development of the atomic bomb had been expensive. E The United States should retaliate in response to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.
Using the atomic bomb would prevent the need for a costly invasion of Japan.
The assembly-line production of Henry Ford's Model T automobile resulted in which of the following by the end of the 1920's?
Widespread purchase of automobiles by average American families
In the 1930s the Great Depression resulted in A a dramatic increase in emigration to Canada B a major migration from California to the Central Plains C an increase in the number of transient people searching for work D a dramatic increase in the number of foreign immigrants E a significant increase in the birth rate Related Content & Skills Topic
an increase in the number of transient people searching for work
All of the following have been cited as reasons for the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 EXCEPT the need to A block a planned Japanese invasion of the United States B keep the Soviet Union out of the war against Japan C save American lives D demonstrate American superiority in weaponry to the Soviet Union E force the unconditional surrender of Japan
block a planned Japanese invasion of the United States
Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, and James Weldon Johnson were all similar in that they Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, and James Weldon Johnson were all similar in that they A followed a style of painting called Cubism B organized labor unions during the Gilded Age C were persecuted by Senator Joseph McCarthy D protested United States involvement in the Vietnam War E contributed to the Harlem Renaissance
contributed to the Harlem Renaissance
All of the following concerns were addressed during the "Hundred Days" of the New Deal EXCEPT A banking regulation B unemployment relief C agricultural adjustment D homeowner mortgage support E court restructuring
court restructuring
The American home front in the Second World War is best described as
economically invigorated by military spending
The Rosie the Riveter campaign during the Second World War encouraged women to
enter the labor force
The purpose of the immigration restriction acts passed in the 1920s was to
favor northern and western European immigration
During the Second World War, Japanese Americans were relocated because of A the need for skilled workers in specialized industries in Utah and Montana B previous laws that had incarcerated German Americans C fear of possible subversive activity against the war effort D the fact that most Japanese Americans were not citizens E the continued efforts by the United States military to stop immigration to California
fear of possible subversive activity against the war effort
In 1932 Franklin D. Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover disagreed most strongly about the desirability of A a balanced federal budget B farm price supports C federal aid to corporations D a program of public works E federal relief to individuals
federal relief to individuals
The flappers of the 1920's challenged traditional American attitudes about women by supporting
greater freedom in manner of dress and moral behavior
The 1920s photograph above illustrates a production process that led to (photo of assembly line)
lower prices and greater availability for mass-produced consumer goods
Policy initiatives during Franklin D. Roosevelt's first two presidential terms included all of the following EXCEPT A restricting agricultural production B restoring public confidence in the banking system C deficit financing D nationalizing basic industries E creating new jobs in the public sector
nationalizing basic industries
The purpose of the Lend-Lease Act was to
provide military supplies to the Allies
The Great Depression-era photograph above was taken with the goal of (photo of farmer woman with her kids)
publicizing the plight of migrant farmworkers and their families
The purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 was to
raise farm prices by limiting agricultural production
The cartoon above was intended primarily as a satirical comment on (picture labled "The Rise and Fall of Man" with a primate evolving into a Neanderthal Man to Socrates, then into W.J. Bryan
the Scopes trial
Conscription policies in the First and Second World Wars differed significantly in that in the Second World War
the draft began before the United States entered the conflict
The Supreme Court ruling in Korematsu v. United States upheld the constitutionality of
the internment of Japanese Americans as a wartime necessity
Japanese-Americans living on the West Coast of the United States in early 1942 were sent to internment camps on the alleged grounds that they A were a potential threat to the security of the United States B refused to take a loyalty oath C wished to return to Japan in great numbers D were instrumental in arranging the attack on Pearl Harbor E worked with German and Italian groups to weaken American resolve
were a potential threat to the security of the United States
"Since the 1890s, despite the abolition of slavery and the three Reconstruction amendments to the Constitution, Jim Crow segregation pervaded every aspect of American society. The military was no exception. Following the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, black men who volunteered for duty or were drafted were relegated to segregated divisions and combat support roles, such as cook, quartermaster, and grave digger. The military was as segregated as the Deep South. "It was difficult for African Americans not to see the hypocrisy between conditions at home and the noble war aims that President Franklin Roosevelt articulated in his famous 'Four Freedoms' speech on January 6, 1941. And because of the gap between the promise and the performance of American freedom when it came to race relations, many black people frankly felt alienated from the war effort. "Despite this discrimination, more than 2.5 million African Americans registered for the draft when World War II began; 1 million served. A key voice in the war effort was the Pittsburgh Courier, the nation's most widely read African-American newspaper. Two months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Courier launched a national campaign that urged black people to give their all for the war effort, while at the same time calling on the government to do all it could to make the rhetoric of the Declaration of Independence and the equal rights amendments to the Constitution real for every citizen, regardless of race. In honor of the battle against enemies from without and within, they called it the Double V campaign." Henry Louis Gates, Jr., historian, "How Was Black Support Enlisted for World War II, When the Armed Services Were Segregated?," 2017 Which of the following best explains an effect of the events described in the excerpt? A African Americans increasingly moved away from urban areas. B New forms of expression emerged in African American art and culture. C Support by African Americans for New Deal policies declined. D African American socioeconomic standing improved overall.
African American socioeconomic standing improved overall.
"A few years ago, in the late 1920's, Alain Leroy Locke, a professor at Howard University . . . came to Harlem to gather material for the now famous Harlem Number of the Survey Graphic [magazine] and was hailed as the discoverer of artistic Harlem. "The Whites who read that issue of the Survey Graphic became aware that in Harlem, the largest Negro city in the world, there existed a group interested in the fine arts, creative literature, and classical music. So, well-meaning, vapid [dull] Whites from downtown New York came by bus, subway, or in limousines, to see for themselves these Negroes who wrote poetry and fiction and painted pictures. "Of course, said these pilgrims, it couldn't approach the creative results of Whites, but as a novelty, well, it didn't need standards. The very fact that these Blacks had the temerity to produce so-called Art, and not its quality, made the whole fantastic movement so alluring. . . . "News that Harlem had become a paradise spread rapidly and from villages and towns all over America . . . there began a [Black] migration of quaint [eccentric] characters, each with a message, who descended upon Harlem, sought out the cafes, lifted teacups with a jutting little finger, and dreamed of sponsors." Levi C. Hubert, African American journalist, essay reflecting on life in Harlem in the 1920s, written in 1938 Which of the following contributed to Hubert's criticism in the excerpt of White Americans who visited Harlem in the 1920s? A The inability of African American artists to influence popular culture B Ongoing public debates over how to improve race relations C Opposition to recruiting African American soldiers for the United States Army D Racial restrictions on the freedom of speech imposed during the First World War
Ongoing public debates over how to improve race relations
