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Causes of World War II Answers

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Why did the US government create this video?

A
to promote tourism in Pearl Harbor and to attract visitors
B
to encourage Americans to support the war against Japan
C
to explain why the territory of Hawaii should be granted statehood
D
to show why the United States should maintain a policy of isolationism
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Why might this video be considered propaganda?

A
It summarizes the effects of a surprise attack.
B
It emphasizes US frustration over a surprise attack.
C
It dramatizes the attack to create an emotional response.
D
It summarizes the negative effects of Japanese expansion.
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What is the purpose of this video?

A
to encourage a call for peace instead of war
B
to demonstrate the horror of the attack on Pearl Harbor
C
to generate support for the Lend-Lease Act among citizens
D
to show why the cash and carry plan would help the Allies
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Which examples of loaded language does the film include to increase anger among US citizens? Check all that apply.“the crime of the centuries”“on Honolulu and Pearl Harbor”“new weapons, two-man submarines”“undeclared war on the United States”“the most daring, dastardly attack in all history”“murder of the innocents here and in the Philippines”

A
“the crime of the centuries”
B
“on Honolulu and Pearl Harbor”
C
“new weapons, two-man submarines”
D
“undeclared war on the United States”
E
“the most daring, dastardly attack in all history”
F
“murder of the innocents here and in the Philippines”
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What response did the US government most likely hope to encourage from this video?

A
support for the mobilization of troops and war materials
B
donations to aid military bases in other parts of the Pacific
C
donations to allow the US military to send arms to the Allies
D
support for the United States to declare war against Germany
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What is President Roosevelt asking Congress to do?

A
invade Germany
B
provide aid to the Allies
C
declare war against Japan
D
end the conflict in the Pacific
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What it the most likely reason Roosevelt uses the phrase "unprovoked and dastardly” to characterize the attack on Pearl Harbor?

A
to show the importance of supporting the Allies in the war against Germany
B
to criticize the personality of the average Japanese citizen
C
to explain the effects of the attack on Pearl Harbor and its people
D
to convince the public that declaring war is necessary and justified
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What message is this poster trying to convey?

A
Manufacturing ammunitions will prevent future attacks against the United States.
B
Manufacturing ammunitions will help the United States get justice.
C
Citizens must join the military if the United States is to defeat Japan.
D
Citizens must join the military if the United States is to defeat Germany.

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