The 1940s in the United States were filled with fear, anxiety, and alien spaceships in the desert. It truly was an incredible time in American history. It is also a time that is slowly being forgotten. The further away we get from the decade that shaped modern America, the less we consider the truly massive impact the 1940s had on our culture. We don’t want to give too much away, but it would be surprising if you were able to get the majority of these questions right. Are you ready to rhumba and test your knowledge of the 1940s? Proceed with caution!
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What year and in what city did a UFO crash land in the United States?

What year and in what city did a UFO crash land in the United States?
- 1949 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 1948 Reno, Nevada
- 1945 Carson City, Nevada
- 1947 Roswell, New Mexico
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This is what the Government claims actually crash landed in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.

This is what the Government claims actually crash landed in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.
- Test blimp
- Experimental lightweight aircraft
- Hot air balloon
- Weather balloon
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Embroiled in World War II, this wartime act was enacted in 1940.

Embroiled in World War II, this wartime act was enacted in 1940.
- The Draft Act of 1940
- The Blood Donation Act of 1940
- The Selective Service Act of 1940
- The Emergency Army Act of 1940
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She was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist who served as First Lady from 1933 to 1945.

She was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist who served as First Lady from 1933 to 1945.
- Nancy Reagan
- Rose Cleveland
- Mary Arthur McElroy
- Eleanor Roosevelt
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This automaker became the first to include this feature as an option in 1940.

This automaker became the first to include this feature as an option in 1940.
- Ford, convertible
- Studebaker, suicide doors
- Chevrolet, V8 engine
- Oldsmobile, automatic transmission
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_________ was the first musical written by the composing team of _________ and _________.

_________ was the first musical written by the composing team of _________ and _________.
- Oklahoma!, Rodgers and Hammerstein
- Gone With The Wind, Kaufman and Brown
- The Wizard of Oz, Garland and Harburg
- Phantom of the Opera, Lloyd Webber and Christiansen
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This President was elected to his ___ term in 1944.

This President was elected to his ___ term in 1944.
- Dwight Eisenhower, 3rd Term
- Harry S. Truman, 2nd Term
- Franklin Roosevelt, 4th Term
- William Henry Harrison, 3rd Term
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This major annual event was televised for the first time in the year_____.

This major annual event was televised for the first time in the year_____.
- Academy Awards, 1941
- Indianapolis 500, 1946
- Grammy Awards, 1949
- World Series, 1947
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This act increased revenue the government earned from its citizens

This act increased revenue the government earned from its citizens
- Government Aide Act of 1942
- Emergency Tax Act of 1944
- Revenue Act of 1942
- Selective Income Tax Act of 1944
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This charter was supposed to lay out what the world would look like after the War was over.

This charter was supposed to lay out what the world would look like after the War was over.
- Atlantic Charter
- Allied Charter
- United Nation Charter
- Pacific Charter
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“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world…” is a famous line from this classic film released this year.

“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world…” is a famous line from this classic film released this year.
- Double Indemnity, 1944
- Casablanca, 1942
- The Maltese Falcon, 1941
- Rebecca, 1940
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This program pushed the United States into World War II without actually fighting.

This program pushed the United States into World War II without actually fighting.
- Lend-Lease Program, 1941
- Overseas Aid Program, 1940
- Shared Aid Program, 1940
- Secret Tech Program, 1941
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This act forced the United States to enter the war as more than just an aid provider.

This act forced the United States to enter the war as more than just an aid provider.
- Battle of the Midway, 1942
- Attack on Pearl Harbour, 1941
- Battle of the Coral Sea, 1942
- Thwarted assassination of Roosevelt, 1941
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Shortly after Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt started doing this with Japanese and American citizens and immigrants.

Shortly after Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt started doing this with Japanese and American citizens and immigrants.
- Tortured them for information in the mountains.
- Deported them without cause.
- Forced them to live on Native American reservations.
- Created internment camps to keep them accounted for.
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This fight was the first of its kind where aircraft carriers engaged each other.

This fight was the first of its kind where aircraft carriers engaged each other.
- The Battle of the Coast, 1942
- The Battle of Midway, 1942
- The Battle of the Reef, 1942
- The Battle of the Coral Sea, 1942
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While the war was being fought overseas, this event happened on American soil.

While the war was being fought overseas, this event happened on American soil.
- The Boston Race Riot of 1944
- Local Workers turned wage protests violent in 1941.
- The Detroit Race Riot of 1943
- Vigilante Justice Bombing of 1942.
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This military act ended World War II in 1945.

This military act ended World War II in 1945.
- The United States bombs Japan
- Great Britain bombs Germany
- Australia bombs Japan
- France Bombs Russia
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This battle was a late effort to weaken Japan shortly before the United States dropped atomic bombs.

This battle was a late effort to weaken Japan shortly before the United States dropped atomic bombs.
- Battle of Leyte Gulf, 1944
- Battle of Zamboanga, 1945
- Battle of Manila, 1945
- Battle of Quezon, 1935
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This automaker became the first in the United States to release a “post-war” model.

This automaker became the first in the United States to release a “post-war” model.
- Plymouth
- Ford
- Studebaker
- AMC
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Four years after WWII ended, political tensions in Germany lead to this.

Four years after WWII ended, political tensions in Germany lead to this.
- Disbandment of the National Soccer Team
- Only German being taught in schools
- Holocaust denial
- Separation of East and West Germany
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Also four years after the war ended, this world organization was formed.

Also four years after the war ended, this world organization was formed.
- European Union
- Allied Nations For World Peace
- United Nations
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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This was the actual name of Winston Churchill’s famous “Iron Curtain” speech.

This was the actual name of Winston Churchill’s famous “Iron Curtain” speech.
- Global Peace Address
- Threat to Peace Address
- Sinews of Peace Address
- Nuremberg Address
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This photography breakthrough was introduced to the world in 1947, starting a trend that is still going strong today!

This photography breakthrough was introduced to the world in 1947, starting a trend that is still going strong today!
- Polaroid Instant Film
- Vivitar Wide Angle Camera
- Fujifilm Color-O-Matic
- Kodak Instant Camera
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This act was a pre-emptive response by the Government after World War II ended.

This act was a pre-emptive response by the Government after World War II ended.
- Navy Boarding Act of 1947
- National Security Act of 1947
- Military Restructuring Act of 1947
- House Defense Act of 1947
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This organization promised to uphold the human rights of global citizens upon its creation.

This organization promised to uphold the human rights of global citizens upon its creation.
- United Nations
- European Union
- League of Nations
- NATO
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This famous court case involved a person who helped create the United Nations.

This famous court case involved a person who helped create the United Nations.
- Harry Truman Case, 1949
- Marvin Gottlieb Case, 1948
- Alger Hiss Case, 1948
- Dalton Trumbo Case, 1949
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Alongside the World Series, this still running program aired its first television broadcast in 1947.

Alongside the World Series, this still running program aired its first television broadcast in 1947.
- Meet The Press
- 20/20
- Jeopardy
- 60 Minutes
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In an effort to help rebuild Western Europe after the war, the United States enacted this.

In an effort to help rebuild Western Europe after the war, the United States enacted this.
- Marshall Plan, 1948
- Robinson Plan, 1948
- Fair Deal, 1947
- Truman Doctrine, 1947
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This policy came two years after the World War II ended and is considered by many to be the start of another war.

This policy came two years after the World War II ended and is considered by many to be the start of another war.
- Fair Deal Policy, 1947
- Truman Doctrine, 1947
- Rose Doctrine, 1947
- Robinson Policy, 1947
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The first successful major broadcast television program was ____________.

The first successful major broadcast television program was ____________.
- Dallas
- Texaco Star Theatre
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show
- Days of our Lives
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This act ensured the government would still function in the absence of a leader.

This act ensured the government would still function in the absence of a leader.
- Presidential Succession Act of 1947
- Who’s On First Act of 1947
- Designated Survivor Act of 1947
- Leadership Vacancy Act of 1947
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A new trend in painting was created by this famous artist.

A new trend in painting was created by this famous artist.
- Still-life, Norman Rockwell
- Pop-Art, Andy Warhol
- Drip, Jackson Pollock
- Platform, Shigeru Miyamoto
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After the Truman Doctrine, this is considered the first act of the Cold War.

After the Truman Doctrine, this is considered the first act of the Cold War.
- Berlin Wall erected, 1948
- Soviet’s atomic arsenal revealed, 1949
- Berlin Blockade, 1948
- American Embargo On Soviet Goods, 1949
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The scary truth became a reality with the unveiling of this Cold War weapon by the Soviets.

The scary truth became a reality with the unveiling of this Cold War weapon by the Soviets.
- Atomic weapons, 1949
- Long range missiles, 1949
- Flying aircraft carriers, 1949
- Nuclear submarines, 1949
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Heightened tensions during the Cold War caused the United States to create the ___________.

Heightened tensions during the Cold War caused the United States to create the ___________.
- Apocolypse Plan, 1949
- Department of Defense, 1949
- Nuclear Defense Department, 1949
- Atomic War Response Plan, 1949
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This classic cartoon debuted in 1940 and is still wildly popular today.

This classic cartoon debuted in 1940 and is still wildly popular today.
- Porky Pig
- Bugs Bunny
- Daffy Duck
- Marvin the Martian
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After World War II ended, this four-year event happened to assess blame and hand out punishment.

After World War II ended, this four-year event happened to assess blame and hand out punishment.
- Truman Trials, 1945-1949
- Getzlaf Trials, 1945-1949
- Nuremberg Trials, 1945-1949
- McCarthy Trials, 1945-1949
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In 1947 this controversial act limited the power of labor unions in the workplace.

In 1947 this controversial act limited the power of labor unions in the workplace.
- Ford Worker Act
- Taft-Hartley Act
- Union Managment Act
- Free Labor Act
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This book helped ease parental concerns when it was released in 1946.

This book helped ease parental concerns when it was released in 1946.
- The War Isn’t At Home: How To Raise Your Child In Modern America
- The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care
- The Art Of Raising Childen In A Post-War World
- Bringing Up Baby In A Brand New World
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When Franklin Roosevelt passed away in office, this man took over.

When Franklin Roosevelt passed away in office, this man took over.
- George Bush Sr.
- Harry Truman
- Wilson Roosevelt
- Woodrow Wilson
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