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What does the graph show about American casualties at Iwo Jima?

A
They were slightly higher than American casualties at Okinawa.
B
They doubled the number of Japanese casualties.
C
They were the second highest in American casualties in the Pacific campaigns.
D
They were about the same as American casualties at Saipan.
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The photograph provides information that the battle was fought

A
on a semi-arid island.
B
at night.
C
in dense jungles.
D
at sea.
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What was Churchill hoping to encourage with this speech?

A
For Britain to feel pride at its victory in World War I.
B
For British citizens to be brave in the coming war with Germany.
C
For Britain to feel angry at France for their surrender.
D
For British citizens to feel fearful of the German advance.
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Why is the name “totalitarianism” appropriate for that form of government?

A
The government advocates total reform.
B
The government gives total protection.
C
The government promotes total freedom.
D
The government exerts total control.
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Why did totalitarian governments control culture, such as books and films?

A
to ensure that all citizens had access to the arts
B
to prevent culture from playing any role in society
C
to support writers, directors, and other artists
D
to make sure that all culture followed state ideology
6

In 1941, Japan’s desire for expansion in the Pacific led to war with

A
Italy.
B
the Soviet Union.
C
the United States.
D
Germany.
7

How did Hitler’s military strategy change when he attacked Great Britain?

A
He used more decoding machines.
B
He used heavily armed planes.
C
He used more troops.
D
He used more tanks.
8

One reason the Third Reich was effective was because it

A
came to power at a time when employment was high.
B
trained both men and women for military service.
C
used propaganda to encourage nationalism and obedience.
D
encouraged couples to have fewer children.
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Which is the best definition of a command economy?

A
an economy based on supply and demand
B
an economy based on one type of product
C
an economy managed by the government
D
an economy under the command of workers
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Which best describes Adolf Hitler’s role in public life during the 1930s?

A
dictator of Nazi Germany
B
German minister of propaganda
C
wealthy German industrialist
D
head of the Lutheran church in Germany
12

What goal characterized the Chinese revolutionaries in 1911?

A
aiming to unseat Chiang Kai-shek
B
seeking a new capitalist government
C
supporting strong ties with Europe
D
fighting for economic freedom
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Which explains why freeing Italy and North Africa was part of the Allied strategy for winning the war?

A
It would ultimately ensure victory over German forces.
B
It would enable the Allies to recruit local military forces.
C
It would help prevent Soviet expansion in the West.
D
It would stop North African forces from invading Europe.
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In addition to support from the people, what else did the Communists have in their favor during their war with the Nationalists?

A
backing from European powers
B
more effective military strategies
C
more modern weaponry
D
assistance from the Soviets
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How did the posting of the “twelve theses” by students reflect Nazi policy?

A
by supporting only German professors
B
by demanding education rights for German students
C
by limiting the rights of women
D
by condemning communist activities
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Why was Joseph Stalin’s first Five-Year Plan considered a success, even though it did not meet the quotas he set?

A
Few expected the quotas to be met.
B
The economy still made sizable gains.
C
Stalin misreported economic data.
D
People were willing to be patient.

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