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Question 1

In 1941, who commanded US troops in Europe?

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

Question 2

During World War II, which pair were Allied nations?

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Great Britain and the Soviet Union

Question 3

Which Allied nation controlled the Suez Canal in North Africa?

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Great Britain

Question 4

During World War II, the United States was a member of the

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Allies.

Question 5

What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein?

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British forces defeated the Afrika Korps.

Question 6

Who was the leader of an Allied nation during the war in Europe?

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Joseph Stalin

Question 7

When it first entered World War II, why did the United States agree to commit most of its resources to the war in Europe?

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Roosevelt felt that Germany was more of a threat than Japan.

Question 8

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

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Axis.

Question 9

During World War II, which of these pairs were Axis nations?

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Germany and Italy

Question 10

At their meeting in January of 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?

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It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.

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