Author Question: During World War II, in the United States, all of the following social indicators experienced a rise ... (Read 59 times)

ap345 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

In February 1944, American naval forces won a series of victories in the Marshall Islands, under the command of

A. Joseph Stilwell.

B. Douglas MacArthur.

C. Omar Bradley.

D. Dwight Eisenhower.

E. Chester Nimitz.

Question 2

The 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf

A. was the only time German and Japanese naval forces fought together.

B. resulted in the American capture of Tinian, Guam, and Saipan.

C. was the largest naval engagement in history.

D. saw Japanese forces sink four American aircraft carriers.

E. included the American capture of Okinawa.

Question 3

In April 1945, American and British forces halted their advance on Germany at the Elbe River

A. because their supply lines had become overextended.

B. to wait for the Russian army to arrive.

C. due to fierce German resistance.

D. at the announcement that President Franklin Roosevelt had died.

E. because all bridges over the river had been destroyed.

Question 4

During World War II, in the United States, all of the following social indicators experienced a rise in their rate of occurrence EXCEPT

A. the juvenile crime rate.

B. the birth rate.

C. the divorce rate.

D. high school enrollment.

E. the marriage rate.