US History Ch. 27

After declaring war on Japan in 1941, the U.S. government dealt with Americans of Japanese heritage by doing which of the following things?

isolating them in special camps

Under the bracero program, Mexican citizens in the United States were able to do which of the following?

live and work on farms

Which agency was created before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

the National Defense Research Committee

Which of the following demands did the Soviet Union make of Britain and the United States?

the invasion of western Europe to draw German forces away from the Soviet Union

The Lend-Lease Act was created for which of the following purposes?

to assist the United States' historical allies

During World War II, unionized workers agreed ________.

to keep production going by not striking

How did the United States justify entering World War II?

to protect itself against aggression from the Axis powers

Why did the U.S. government begin rationing food, fuel, and other goods during World War II?

to provide greater resources for the military

During World War II, American women did which of the following in greater numbers than before?

worked in factories and plants

The program to recruit Mexican agricultural workers during World War II was the ________.

Bracero Program

The United States Senator who led the non-interventionists in Congress and called for neutrality legislation in the 1930s was ________.

Gerald P. Nye

How did World War II bring an end to the Great Depression?

It created higher deficit spending levels.

Before entering World War II in 1941, the United States took which of the following actions?

It placed an embargo on trade with Japan.

What did the United States do as a means of avoiding direct combat in World War II?

It provided Britain and France with weapons and supplies.

According to President Truman, what justified the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

It saved lives by ending the war more quickly.

Which of the following islands had to be captured in order to provide a staging area for U.S. bombing raids against Japan?

Iwo Jima

Which event was most integral to the United States' justification for entering World War II?

Japanese forces were being aggressive towards the United States.

How did life change for American women during World War II?

They took the place of men in many war industries.