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1. In December 1937, the
Japanese bombed and sand a
U.S. Navy gunboat in Chinese
waters. What was the name of
the gunboat?

2. From December 1937 to
February 1938, what city did
the Japanese attack and
murdered 300,000 residents
and raped 20,000 Chinese
women?

3. In 1939, General Francisco
Franco took control of Spain.
How many years did he rule
Spain with and iron fist?


4. Profoundly influenced by an
artist, his masterpiece
"Guernica" memorized the
defense against German bombs
in 1937. Who painted
"Guernica"?

5. In 1942 alone, military
orders totaled $100 billion.
By war's end, that figure
would grew to $330 billion.


6. The government created a
charter to show women that it
was not unfeminine to work and
that they could make an
important contribution to the
war effort.  What was
the character?

7. General Hap Arnold got a
Hollywood movie maker to
become the head of the Army
air Fore First Motion Picture
Unit and made him a
lieutenant colonel. Who was
the movie maker?

8. What Hollywood actor flew a
B-17 on 25 missions over
Europe for the 445th
Bombardment Group. Who was the
actor that flew the "Four
Yanks and a Jerk?"

9. What was the organization
established in 1941 o provide
a variety of services to
American soldiers, such as
recreation centers, care
packages, and celebrity
shows?

10. Who was the baseball
player that became a marine
fighter pilot and had hit
.406 in the majors?

11. A total of 110,000
Japanese-Americans were
interned in camps in Utah,
Arizona, Wyoming, and
Arkansas. What percentage was
American born?

12. During the war, African
-Americans were largely kept
in segregated military units.


13. At first, Japanese
-Americans were not allowed to
enlist.  However, a battalion
was allowed to enlist and they
were sent to Europe.  They
became one of the most
decorated units during the war.
Where were these soldiers from?


14. How many war
correspondents served during
the war, including 24 women?


15. By December 1941, the
United States and its allies
had about 350,000 troops to
fight against Japanese troops.
How large was the potential
Japanese force?

16. On January 27, 1941, U.S.
Ambassador to Japan Joseph
Grew sent a cable to the
State Department about a
"wild rumor" that the Japanese
planned a surprised attack.
What was the target?

17. The United Sates had
already broken the Japanese
code.  One translator discover
a suspicious message. When did
U.S. Intelligence intercept
the message?

18. At about 7 AM, a US
minesweeper found and sunk a
submarine.  They sent a
message to the commanding
admiral. Who was the
commanding admiral?

19. When was the Arizona
Memorial dedicated?

20. On December 8, 1941,
Congress declared war on
Japan. How many dissenting
votes?"