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Which best describes the 1942 Allied strategy in North Africa?

A
The Allies first fought Rommel in Morocco and Algeria, then moved eastward into Egypt.
B
The Allies pushed Rommel’s troops out of Egypt and trapped them against more Allied forces in the west.
C
The Allies advanced on Axis troops in Libya from both east and west, trapping them in the middle.
D
The Allies landed along the coast and pushed inland, forcing Rommel’s troops into the Sahara.
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The Nuremberg trials after World War II were largely a symbolic exercise because

A
a small number of Nazis were charged.
B
a small number of perpetrators were charged with one crime.
C
a small number of Nazis did not defend themselves.
D
a small number of perpetrators, such as Himmler, were charged.
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When Bataan fell in April 1942, most US and Filipino soldiers who surrendered to the Japanese

A
were executed by the Japanese soldiers who captured them.
B
succumbed to disease and starvation in Bataan.
C
were beaten and marched to a POW camp by Japanese soldiers.
D
were forced to build their own POW camp.
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Supporters of using the atomic bomb at the end of World War II believed that

A
Japan was developing a bomb and the US needed to use it first.
B
Americans were tired of war and the US should end it quickly.
C
Russia was developing a bomb and the US needed to use it first.
D
Japan might win the war if the bomb was not used.
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As a result of Japan’s increasing use of suicide attacks in 1945, Allied leaders began

A
thinking of a new strategy besides invading the Japanese mainland.
B
weighing the pros and cons of surrendering to the Japanese.
C
developing more accurate and effective anti-aircraft weapons.
D
decreasing the number of bombing raids on Japanese cities.
6

Who was in charge of US forces in Japan following World War II?

A
the US Congress
B
General Eisenhower
C
General MacArthur
D
President Truman
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The threat to the survival of which nation led the Allies to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?

A
the Soviet Union
B
the United States
C
Italy
D
Poland
8

What Nazi policy targeted people who had disabilities?

A
ghettos
B
euthanasia
C
death camps
D
concentration camps
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How did the Battle of Okinawa affect President Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan?

A
It showed the US could easily defeat Japan.
B
It showed that Japan was willing to fight without surrendering.
C
It showed that the US could not win the war without it.
D
It showed that Japan was close to surrendering.
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During World War II, why did Japan strongly and passionately defend Iwo Jima?

A
It was a strategic island in the Philippines.
B
It was considered part of the Japanese homeland.
C
It was the only island that British forces had not captured.
D
It was a strategic base from which to attack Australia.
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Which was allowed under the new system of government in Japan following World War II?

A
The emperor retained power.
B
The US appointed new leaders.
C
Women were allowed to vote.
D
The military elected new leaders.
12

Which of these events occurred on the Italian mainland as Allied forces moved across the island of Sicily during the summer of 1943?

A
Germany invaded northern Italy.
B
Britain invaded northern Italy.
C
Mussolini was removed from power.
D
Mussolini launched counteroffensives.
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Why did Nazi Germany build concentration camps in Poland?

A
to turn other governments against Jewish people
B
to show how powerful Nazi Germany was
C
to separate Jewish people from the rest of the public
D
to kill larger numbers of people
14

In 1942, which nation was an important member of the Allies but remained occupied by Germany?

A
Italy
B
China
C
the Soviet Union
D
France
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During World War II, the Battle of Midway was significant because it

A
was the first significant win for the Japanese in the Pacific.
B
denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia.
C
occurred on the open sea rather than near the target island.
D
evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets.
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In 1942, the Allies began their “Europe-first” strategy by invading

A
the Soviet Union.
B
France.
C
Japan.
D
North Africa.
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How did Admiral Chester Nimitz affect the Allied victory in the Pacific?

A
He made the decision to drop the atomic bomb.
B
He developed and implemented key battle strategies.
C
He planned bombing raids on Japan from aircraft carriers.
D
He commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific theater.
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What skill best prepared Dwight D. Eisenhower for helping resolve conflicts between leaders of national armies?

A
his ability to play war games
B
his diplomatic manner
C
his service in World War I
D
his military experience
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German scientists were concerned about Nazi restrictions on uranium sales because

A
uranium would not be available for industrial research.
B
uranium paid for German scientific research.
C
uranium was important to German missile programs.
D
uranium could be used in research on atomic weapons.
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Which was a direct consequence of the Japanese conquering the Philippines in 1942?

A
General MacArthur escaped to Australia.
B
Japanese troops captured American and Filipino soldiers.
C
General MacArthur pushed Japanese troops out of the country.
D
American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan.

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