U.S. History Test Questions
AP US History Ch 36 The American Pageant Test Study Guide
Consider the 5 Ws when thinking about history: Who, What, When, Where, & Why/How is it important?
Ch 36 America in World War II, 1941-1945 (Ch 36 is Ch 35 in the 13th edition)
Fundamental strategic decision of WWII made by FDR & British (Churchill) at the very beginning was – to concentrate on war in Europe first & hold Pacific war against Japan as a delaying and holding action (until Germany was defeated, then full weight of force vs. Japan)
Once at war, USA’s first great challenge was to – retool its industry for all out (total) war (production) *Mobilization on Homefront for war abroad
Overall most ethnic groups in the USA during WWII – were further assimilated into American society
Japanese-Americans were placed in concentration camps during WWII – as a result of anti-Japanese prejudice & fear (especially on W coast) * FDR’s Executive Order #9066 – Issei & Nisei – camps Ex. Manzanar in CA – loss of $ & property – 100th Battalion – “Purple Heart” Battalion – 442nd Regimental Combat Team – fought in Italy, France, Germany – Most decorated combat unit in US history for proportion of length of service – “Buddha Heads” – Most Japanese-Americans served as soldiers in Europe while interpreters and such went to the Pacific – obvious racism/discrimination
Minority group most adversely affected by Washington DC’s wartime policies was – Japanese-Americans * Internment – costs – effects – camps – prejudice – military service – Nisei born in USA, so citizens
The general attitude toward WWII was – less idealistic & ideological & more practical than the outlook in WWI (This is according to the textbook – What would Zinn say in Ch 16?)
In the period of 1885 to 1924, the Japanese immigrants who came to the USA were – a select group (representing Japan abroad, so Japan cared who was sent) who was/were
Consider the 5 Ws when thinking about history: Who, What, When, Where, & Why/How is it important?
Ch 36 America in World War II, 1941-1945 (Ch 36 is Ch 35 in the 13th edition)
Fundamental strategic decision of WWII made by FDR & British (Churchill) at the very beginning was – to concentrate on war in Europe first & hold Pacific war against Japan as a delaying and holding action (until Germany was defeated, then full weight of force vs. Japan)
Once at war, USA’s first great challenge was to – retool its industry for all out (total) war (production) *Mobilization on Homefront for war abroad
Overall most ethnic groups in the USA during WWII – were further assimilated into American society
Japanese-Americans were placed in concentration camps during WWII – as a result of anti-Japanese prejudice & fear (especially on W coast) * FDR’s Executive Order #9066 – Issei & Nisei – camps Ex. Manzanar in CA – loss of $ & property – 100th Battalion – “Purple Heart” Battalion – 442nd Regimental Combat Team – fought in Italy, France, Germany – Most decorated combat unit in US history for proportion of length of service – “Buddha Heads” – Most Japanese-Americans served as soldiers in Europe while interpreters and such went to the Pacific – obvious racism/discrimination
Minority group most adversely affected by Washington DC’s wartime policies was – Japanese-Americans * Internment – costs – effects – camps – prejudice – military service – Nisei born in USA, so citizens
The general attitude toward WWII was – less idealistic & ideological & more practical than the outlook in WWI (This is according to the textbook – What would Zinn say in Ch 16?)
In the period of 1885 to 1924, the Japanese immigrants who came to the USA were – a select group (representing Japan abroad, so Japan cared who was sent) who was/were