Lesson 5- The War in Europe Answers

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Why did both the Axis and Allied Powers want to control North Africa? Check all that apply.They wanted to control natural resources.It was an important source for food supplies.Gaining command of oil supplies was important.They wanted to dominate trade routes in the area.Germany was in close proximity to North Africa.

A
They wanted to control natural resources.
B
It was an important source for food supplies.
C
Gaining command of oil supplies was important.
D
They wanted to dominate trade routes in the area.
E
Germany was in close proximity to North Africa.
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To achieve a victory in Europe, the Allies needed to create an effective

A
sea and air attack.
B
two-pronged attack.
C
three-pronged attack.
D
sea and ground attack.
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What was the significance of the Battle of El Alamein in Egypt?

A
The Axis victory was a turning point.
B
The Allied victory was a turning point.
C
The Allied troops held their ground.
D
The Axis troops held their ground.
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Operation Barbarossa was the code name for the invasion of

A
Italy.
B
Germany.
C
Stalingrad.
D
the USSR.
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In 1941, Hitler sent in the German tank force, the Afrika Korps, in response to what?

A
Italy’s heavy losses to the US in North Africa
B
Germany’s heavy losses to the British in North Africa
C
Britain’s heavy losses to the Italians in North Africa
D
Italy’s heavy losses to the British in North Africa

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