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President Franklin Roosevelt said that December 7, 1941, would "live in infamy" because on that day

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Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

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The Neutrality Acts (1936-1939) held that the United States

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would not sell war material nor give loans to any nation at war

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The Lend-lease act was an attempt by the United States yo

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let England borrow weapons in the early 1940s

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At the beginning of both World War 1 and World War 2, the initial policy of the United States was to

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remain neutral

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The direct cause of U.S. involvement in World War II was

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the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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In the Spring of 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law a bill which allowed him to sell, loan, or give war material to countries for their defense against Axis forces. This bill was known as the

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Lend-lease Act

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The United States became involved in World War II primarily because of events in

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the Pacific

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According to the map, which area would have received the most amount of aid in under the Lend-Lease Act?

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Britain

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As Fascist leaders such as Mussolini and Hitler strengthened their rule in the 1930s, most citizens of the United States

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wanted to remain free from the political affairs of Europe

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This law, passed in March of 1941, would have been MOST likely to directly result in which of these situations?

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the shipment of naval destroyers to British Navy

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What role did "Rosie the Riveter" (seen here) play during World War II?

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to encourage women to enter the workforce

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What is the the point of view of this poster from 1943?

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cooreration by all will result in American World War 2 voctory

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During World War II, the Georgia cities of Savannah and Brunswick were BEST known for

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building Liberty ships.

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Which accomplishment of Carl Vinson had the GREATEST impact on World War II?

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wrote two bills expanding naval strength

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Served in the US Senate from 1933 to 1971 Known for his efforts to strengthen national defense

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Richard B. Russell Jr.

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Georgia's economy was able to fight off the effects of the Great Depression by

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increasing its wartime factory production.

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The Bell Aircraft Corporation operated in Marietta, Georgia from 1942 until 1945. The company benefited the city of Marietta MAINLY because it

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turned the city into a major industrial center

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What Georgia city would have been MOST responsible for the construction of this B-29 Superfortress during World War II?

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Marietta

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What did Carl Vinson do during the time leading up to World War II?

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worked for more defense spending and built up the military

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Which city is CORRECTLY matched with the facility located there during World War II?

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J.A. Jones Shipyard in Brunswick

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What reason would BEST support the reason for Savannah and Brunswick being important shipyards during World War II?

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They are both located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

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"The Holocaust" of World War II generally refers to the

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planned murder of Jews, gypsies, communists, and others by the German government.

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What term refers to Adolf Hitler's plan to exterminate all the Jews of Europe?

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Final Solution

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Which statement about the Holocaust is TRUE?

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Jews were the main target of the Nazis.

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Which Georgian organization helps people learn about the Holocaust in the hopes that they will lead lives without racism and bigotry?

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Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

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Which Georgia city is MOST associated with President Franklin D. Roosevelt?

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Warm Springs

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What was the PRIMARY reason for President Franklin D. Roosevelt's repeated trips to Georgia?

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The waters at Warm Springs helped to ease the effects of polio.

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Which of these BEST describes how President Franklin D. Roosevelt's ties to the state affected Georgia during the Great Depression?

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He offered many programs to the state because he saw the plight of poor farmers.

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Which of these BEST describes the context of President Roosevelt's remarks?

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gaining support for New Deal program

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Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt make the city of Warm Springs, Georgia, the site of his "Little White House"?

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The waters helped to ease his polio.

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question

President Franklin Roosevelt said that December 7, 1941, would "live in infamy" because on that day

answer

Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

question

The Neutrality Acts (1936-1939) held that the United States

answer

would not sell war material nor give loans to any nation at war

question

The Lend-lease act was an attempt by the United States yo

answer

let England borrow weapons in the early 1940s

question

At the beginning of both World War 1 and World War 2, the initial policy of the United States was to

answer

remain neutral

question

The direct cause of U.S. involvement in World War II was

answer

the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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answer

Lend-lease Act

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The United States became involved in World War II primarily because of events in

answer

the Pacific

question

According to the map, which area would have received the most amount of aid in under the Lend-Lease Act?

answer

Britain

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As Fascist leaders such as Mussolini and Hitler strengthened their rule in the 1930s, most citizens of the United States

answer

wanted to remain free from the political affairs of Europe

question

This law, passed in March of 1941, would have been MOST likely to directly result in which of these situations?

answer

the shipment of naval destroyers to British Navy

question

What role did "Rosie the Riveter" (seen here) play during World War II?

answer

to encourage women to enter the workforce

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What is the the point of view of this poster from 1943?

answer

cooreration by all will result in American World War 2 voctory

question

During World War II, the Georgia cities of Savannah and Brunswick were BEST known for

answer

building Liberty ships.

question

Which accomplishment of Carl Vinson had the GREATEST impact on World War II?

answer

wrote two bills expanding naval strength

question

Served in the US Senate from 1933 to 1971 Known for his efforts to strengthen national defense

answer

Richard B. Russell Jr.

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Georgia's economy was able to fight off the effects of the Great Depression by

answer

increasing its wartime factory production.

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The Bell Aircraft Corporation operated in Marietta, Georgia from 1942 until 1945. The company benefited the city of Marietta MAINLY because it

answer

turned the city into a major industrial center

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What Georgia city would have been MOST responsible for the construction of this B-29 Superfortress during World War II?

answer

Marietta

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What did Carl Vinson do during the time leading up to World War II?

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worked for more defense spending and built up the military

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Which city is CORRECTLY matched with the facility located there during World War II?

answer

J.A. Jones Shipyard in Brunswick

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What reason would BEST support the reason for Savannah and Brunswick being important shipyards during World War II?

answer

They are both located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

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"The Holocaust" of World War II generally refers to the

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planned murder of Jews, gypsies, communists, and others by the German government.

question

What term refers to Adolf Hitler's plan to exterminate all the Jews of Europe?

answer

Final Solution

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Which statement about the Holocaust is TRUE?

answer

Jews were the main target of the Nazis.

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Which Georgian organization helps people learn about the Holocaust in the hopes that they will lead lives without racism and bigotry?

answer

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

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Which Georgia city is MOST associated with President Franklin D. Roosevelt?

answer

Warm Springs

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What was the PRIMARY reason for President Franklin D. Roosevelt's repeated trips to Georgia?

answer

The waters at Warm Springs helped to ease the effects of polio.

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Which of these BEST describes how President Franklin D. Roosevelt's ties to the state affected Georgia during the Great Depression?

answer

He offered many programs to the state because he saw the plight of poor farmers.

question

Which of these BEST describes the context of President Roosevelt's remarks?

answer

gaining support for New Deal program

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Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt make the city of Warm Springs, Georgia, the site of his "Little White House"?

answer

The waters helped to ease his polio.

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