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During World War II, which were Axis nations?

A
Italy and the Soviet Union
B
Germany and the Soviet Union
C
France and Great Britain
D
Germany and Italy
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What was the result when US troops fought Field Marshall Rommel’s Afrika Korps in the Battle of Kasserine Pass?

A
US forces easily defeated the weakened German forces.
B
US forces were forced to retreat by German troops.
C
US forces held out until reinforcements arrived and won the battle.
D
US forces were driven out of North Africa by German troops.
4

During World War II, which was an Axis nation?

A
the Philippines
B
Hong Kong
C
Japan
D
China
5

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

A
European Theater.
B
Axis.
C
Pacific Theater.
D
Allies.
6

Why did Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt meet for three weeks in Washington, DC, shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941?

A
to form an alliance with the Soviet Union and China
B
to decide the terms of surrender for the Axis powers
C
to consider the US response to Japan’s attack
D
to plan an overall strategy for the rest of World War II
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At the Arcadia Conference in January, 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?

A
Military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on Europe first.
B
The Allies had to stop Germany from sending reinforcements to Japan.
C
The US was preparing to fight Japan, the strongest Axis nation.
D
Germany was threatening Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
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During World War II, which were Allied nations?

A
Great Britain and Switzerland
B
Germany and Italy
C
France and Switzerland
D
Great Britain and the Soviet Union
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During World War II, the United States was a member of the

A
Axis.
B
Pacific Theater.
C
Allies.
D
European Theater.
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In 1942, who commanded US troops in Europe?

A
Franklin Roosevelt
B
George Patton
C
Dwight D. Eisenhower
D
Erwin Rommel

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