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World War II Battles and Organizations

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Who succeeded Franklin D. Roosevelt as President of the United States?

George Washington
Harry S. Truman (correct)
Abraham Lincoln
Winston Churchill

Which legislation allowed the United States to provide military aid to foreign nations during World War II?

Freedom Act
Neutrality Act
Lend-lease act (correct)
Patriot Act

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during most of World War II?

Winston Churchill (correct)
Benito Mussolini
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler

Which countries formed the Axis Powers in World War II?

Germany, Italy, and Japan (A) Signup and view all the answers

What benefits were provided to veterans returning from World War II by the GI Bill of Rights?

Education, training, and housing assistance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What were the Nuremberg Trials held for?

Prosecuting Nazi leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) during World War II?

To support the United States Army in non-combat roles (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe?

VE-Day (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project during World War II?

To develop atomic bombs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the deliberate killing of a large group of people, often based on ethnicity?

Genocide (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?

Adolf Hitler (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event is associated with a surprise military strike against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor?

Pearl Harbor attack (C) Signup and view all the answers