Ms. Bross's 5th Grade



World War 2 Unit Test Study Guide

1. Why was the rise of dictators cause for concern from other European nations?

2. How did life change for African Americans and women during World War 2?

3. What were the causes of WW2 beginning in Europe?

4. What caused America to join the war?

5. Know the major powers during WW2:

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6. Why were many European nations angered with Germany taking over lands in Europe?

7. Know the significance of the following events:

a. Pearl Harbor-

b. D-Day-

c. Iwo Jima-

d. VE Day-

e. VJ Day-

f. The Holocaust-

8. Why did Harry S. Truman decided to use the atomic bombs in Japan?

9. Know the leaders during WW2 of the following countries:

a. Japan

b. Germany

c. Great Britain

d. United States (both presidents)

e. Italy

f. Soviet Union

10. What was the Manhattan Project?

11. Understand the significance of the following battles:

a. Battle of Midway

b. Battle of Stalingrad

12. What is a victory garden is and what is its purpose?

13. What are the reasons that Americans rationing during the war?.

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