End of the War in Europe

Question 1

During World War II, the Battle of the Coral Sea was significant because it

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denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia.

Question 2

Which Allied nation dropped the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945?

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United States

Question 3

During World War II, which battle was the first significant US victory in the Pacific?

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Battle of the Coral Sea

Question 4

What made Allied leaders worry about the cost of invading the Japanese mainland?

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kamikaze fighters

Question 5

Which is a result of island-hopping?

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The end of the war was faster and fewer lives were lost.

Question 6

During World War II, who was the commander-in-chief of the Pacific fleet?

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Chester Nimitz

Question 7

As a result of Japan’s increasing use of suicide attacks in 1945, Allied leaders began

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thinking of a new strategy besides invading the Japanese mainland.

Question 8

During World War II, US naval forces were able to intercept the Japanese fleet before it reached Midway because

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US intelligence had deciphered messages laying out the Japanese plan.

Question 9

Which of the following arguments decided the debate over using the atomic bomb against Japan in 1945?

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Using the bomb would shorten the war and avoid heavy casualties among invading troops.

Question 10

During World War II, the Battle of Guadalcanal was significant because it

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was the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces.

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