History of California-8

1-Which of the following terms BEST applies to Earl Warren as governor? A-Ideological B-Ineffective C-Progressive D-Unpopular 2-During World War II, the United States officially encouraged temporary foreign laborers from A-Mexico. B-the Philippines C-Canada. D-Korea. 3-During World War II, California women A-stayed in the same careers they had before the war. B-saw no significant increase in their incomes. C-took many industry jobs that had been done by men. D-moved in large numbers to the Midwest to work in factories. 4-World War II in Europe began when this country was invaded: A-Poland. B-Austria. C-Denmark. D-Belgium. 5-During World War II, California was most prominent in manufacturing A-tanks and munitions. B-aircraft and munitions. C-aircraft and ships. D-tanks and ships 6-What was the initial reason for the development of the atomic bomb? A-To deter the Soviet Union from expanding into western Europe B-To use as a tactical battlefield weapon against Japan C-To provide work for the nation’s unemployed physicists D-To counter the potential development of an atomic bomb by Germany

7-The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II A-didn’t take place until the last year of the war. B-was not approved by President Roosevelt. C-took place primarily in camps on the East Coast. D-was eventually declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. 8-All of the following statements are true about Earl Warren, EXCEPT A-he became Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. B-he began his political career as a Democrat. C-he won three terms as California’s governor. D-he hired a PR firm to help with his election campaigns. 9-World War II was initiated by the military actions of this country: A-Italy. B-Japan. C-the Soviet Union. D-Germany. 10-Which California university was MOST important in the development of the atomic bomb? A-UC Berkeley B-California Institute of Technology C-UC Los Angeles D-Stanford 11-Which of the following was a factor for those who argued that California would have tough economic times after World War II ended? A-Changing employment levels in aircraft and shipbuilding B-Passage of the GI Bill of Rights C-The change in Californians’ savings compared to prewar levels D-The change in total California personal income compared to prewar levels 12-During World War II, California’s deserts were ideal for preparing the American military to fight in A-North Africa. B-the tropical Pacific. C-the Soviet Union. D-western Europe.

13-Japan initiated war with the United States by A-seizing the Dutch East Indies. B-bombing Pearl Harbor. C-entering into a pact with Germany and Italy. D-invading China. 14-Which of the following countries/areas was FIRST invaded by Japan prior to American entry into World War II? A-Manchuria B-All three were invaded at about the same time. C-French Indochina D-China 15-In the immediate aftermath of the bombing of Pearl Harbor A-few Californians appeared to be concerned. B-a submarine attacked Santa Barbara. C-the U.S. Navy closed its California bases and moved its fleets to Hawaii. D-most Japanese Americans in California migrated to eastern states. 16-The outbreak of World War II in Europe A-had both positive and negative impacts on California’s economy that mostly canceled each other out. B-stimulated California’s economy. C-had no significant impact on California’s economy. D-hurt California’s economy. 17-This brought California out of the economic difficulties of the 1930s: A-America’s entry into World War II. B-Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. C-smaller budgets of state governments, including California. D-a return to the free-market policies of the 1920s. 18-The percentage of _______ in California nearly quadrupled during World War II. A-blacks B-Canadians C-Filipinos D-British citizens

19-Which of the following ports was LEAST important during World War II? A-Oakland B-San Diego C-San Francisco D-Eureka 20-What were resident aliens promised in return for military service? A-American citizenship B-Cancellation of debts C-A large bonus D-Subsidized mortgages 21-Prior to World War II, California’s aircraft industry A-was concentrated primarily in the hands of the Lockheed Aircraft Company B-produced more planes than it did during World War II. C-was located primarily in northern California. D-had to deal with high rates of obsolescence of its planes. 22-In _____ Allied forces crossed the English Channel and landed in France, and it was clear to most observers that the Allies would eventually be victorious. A-1945 B-1944 C-1942 D-1943 23-All of the following statements about shipbuilding in California during World War II are true, EXCEPT A-most of the ships were sent to the European theater. B-it employed large numbers of workers. C-Richmond was a major center of shipbuilding. D-it was helped by the managerial skills of Henry J. Kaiser. 24-California’s location on the west coast made it crucial for America’s World War II efforts in A-western Europe. B-southern Europe. C-North Africa. D-the Pacific.

25-Before and during World War II, California’s shipbuilding industry was concentrated in A-the San Francisco Bay Area. B-San Diego C-the Los Angeles area. D-Santa Barbara.