Exam 3 Questions PDF

Choose **** of the following questions to answer COMPLETELY! Make sure you answer all parts of the question. NO COPYING FROM THE INTERNET! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. H...

Choose **** of the following questions to answer COMPLETELY! Make sure you answer all parts of the question. NO COPYING FROM THE INTERNET! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. How did the Treaty of Versailles lead to WWII? Give specific ways! The Treaty of Versailles failed to build a solid structure for preserving peace, caused anger and nationalism in Germany, and created an atmosphere that was ideal for militarism and expansionism. 2. How did the American people and the government respond to what was happened in the world during the 1930s? Why do you think they responded this way? Historical experiences, economic hardships, and a desire to stay out of foreign conflicts all influenced how the United States responded to the world events of the 1930s. Although at first this isolationist mindset dominated government policy and public opinion, the late 1930s changed conditions, especially the aggressive activities of the Axis countries, which gradually changed feelings and set the way for the United States ultimate entry into World War II. 3. How did WWII begin and how did FDR initially respond? How did his feelings evolve over time and why? Driven by his belief that American intervention was necessary to protect democracy and stop the rise of totalitarianism, his initial hesitation turned into a resolve to help allies and ultimately lead the U.S. into war. 4. What led to the Japanese attack on the United States? Describe what happened on December 7, 1941 and how the U.S. responded. throughout order to gain resources and territories to support its expanding military and economy, Japan took on aggressive expansion throughout Asia and the Pacific. Attempts to control Southeast Asia and the invasion of China were examples of this. 5. How did the United States outproduce the world in WWII and how did this affect our participation in the war? Coal, steel, and oil were among the abundant natural resources in the United States that were essential for the manufacture of war material. Because of this abundance, manufacturing could proceed quickly, and military requirements could be effectively satisfied. 6. What were the major effects of WWII on the American homefront? Many women began working jobs that were previously held by men. The countries moral was also heavily boosted due to propaganda. 7. How did African Americans and women participate in the war effort? How would this participation affect these groups after the war? During the war, more than a million African Americans served in the military. At first, they split into distinct units, such the 761st Tank Battalion, which was recognized for its valor in battle, and the Tuskegee Airmen, who became well-known for being great pilots. 8. Describe the internment of the Japanese Americans. What happened in the Supreme Court case *Korematsu v. U.S.*? How is this decision still affecting people in the United States today? 9. How did the United States and the world respond to the plight of the Jews throughout the 1930s and 1940s? Why did the world respond this way? 10. Explain what happened at the Yalta Conference and how this influenced the world after WWII and started the Cold War. 11. Why did President Truman choose to use the atomic bomb? Was the dropping of the atomic bombs justified? Explain. The use of the atomic bomb, according to Truman and his advisors, would quickly end World War II. A conventional invasion would probably result in significant losses for both American military and Japanese people, and Japan did not show any signs of unconditional surrender. 12. What was the Marshall Plan? How did this affect the post-war world? How did it benefit the United States? 13. Explain the GI Bill of Rights. How do you think it added to the economic boom of the 1950s? 14. Explain the policy of Containment and how it led the U.S. to war in Korea. What happened in Korea and why didn't the war end quickly? How did it end and what was the outcome? 15. How did the Second Red Scare influence both government and social actions? What was the purpose of the HUAC? Explain McCarthyism. How did it affect the U.S? How did it end? 16. Explain the case of *Brown v. Board* of education. What ruling did it overturn? How did some states resist the implementation of the ruling? What *reason* did opponents give? 17. Describe the different approaches of the civil rights leaders (such as MLK and Malcolm X). Which approach do you think was more successful? 18. What impact did the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Sit-ins have on the Civil Rights movement? In addition to being important turning points in the fight against racial injustice, these events prepared the ground for later efforts like the Freedom Rides, the March on Washington, and, eventually, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 19. Why was Sputnik so significant? How did it change the U.S. and our focus and goals? A major shift in U.S. policy and societal priorities resulted from the launch of Sputnik, which marked a turning point in the Cold War. While the long- term effects prepared the way for the United States to become a leader in space exploration, leading to successes like the Apollo moon landing in 1969, the immediate response focused on solving perceived vulnerabilities in technology and education. 20. What was juvenile delinquency and what affect did it have on American society? What role did rock and roll, movies and comics play in this during the 1950s?