Practice Test

Question 1

What was the main accomplishment of the Manhattan Project during World War II?

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B: the development of the atomic bomb

Question 2

In 1945, what concern did the Allies have about invading the Japanese mainland with ground forces?

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A: They were worried there would be too great a loss of life.

Question 3

What led to increased tension between the United States and Japan in 1937?

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B: the Nanjing Massacre

Question 4

On the Night of Broken Glass in Germany, which of the following occurred?

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A: Thousands of Jewish people were arrested.

Question 5

Before they invaded Europe from the south, the Allies had to control

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D: North Africa.

Question 6

How did Admiral Chester Nimitz displease the US Congress during World War II?

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C: He insisted the US should focus on the Pacific rather than the European theater.

Question 7

In order to attack to Germany, the Allies planned to invade France from

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B: Great Britain.

Question 8

Approximately how many Jewish people were killed during the Holocaust?

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A: 6 million

Question 9

Why did supporters of using the atomic bomb reject the idea of dropping one on a deserted island?

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D: They thought it would make Japan fight even harder.

Question 10

Which best describes one contribution of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?

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D: They flew combat missions over Germany.

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