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The mass murder of Jewish people in Russia was carried out by

A
concentration camps.
B
the Final Solution.
C
the Kristallnachts.
D
mobile killing squads.
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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, such as Himmler, were charged.
C
a small number of Nazis did not defend themselves.
D
a small number of perpetrators were charged with one crime.
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Supporters of using the atomic bomb at the end of World War II believed that

A
Japan might win the war if the bomb was not used.
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 was developing a bomb and the US needed to use it first.
4

German scientists were concerned about Nazi restrictions on uranium sales because

A
uranium would not be available for industrial research.
B
uranium was important to German missile programs.
C
uranium paid for German scientific research.
D
uranium could be used in research on atomic weapons.
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Why did Soviet leader Joseph Stalin want the United States and Britain to invade France during World War II?

A
to help the French Resistance retake Paris
B
to distract German forces from the Pacific front
C
to take control of Western Europe before the U.S. and Britain
D
to open a second front and force Germany to split its army
6

During World War II, which of the following was an Axis nation?

A
China
B
the Philippines
C
Japan
D
Egypt
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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 provide free labor for German businesses
D
to carry out the genocide of Jews more quickly and efficiently.
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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 that Japan was close to surrendering.
B
It showed that the US could not win the war without it.
C
It showed that Japan was willing to fight without surrendering.
D
It showed the US could easily defeat Japan.
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Which of the following events occurred on the Italian mainland as Allied forces moved across the island of Sicily during the summer of 1943?

A
Mussolini was removed from power.
B
Germany invaded northern Italy.
C
Britain invaded northern Italy.
D
Mussolini launched counteroffensives.
10

Which was allowed under the new system of government in Japan following World War II?

A
Women were allowed to vote.
B
The military elected new leaders.
C
The emperor retained power.
D
The US appointed new leaders.
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Which of the following best summarizes how the conflicts in Rwanda in 1994 are related to the Holocaust?

A
The events in Rwanda show that genocide can still happen, despite the impact of the Holocaust.
B
The events in Rwanda show that genocide has stopped because of the effects of the Holocaust.
C
The events in Rwanda show that the international community has forgotten the impact of the Holocaust.
D
The events in Rwanda show that the international community no longer cares about the effects of the Holocaust.
12

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

A
Italy
B
China
C
France
D
the Soviet Union
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In addition to Jewish people, a specific group that the Nazis systematically killed during the Holocaust was

A
people with disabilities.
B
people with above-average intelligence.
C
people with blond hair.
D
people with great wealth.
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How did entertainers assist the government’s World War II propaganda campaign?

A
They promoted enlistment and other patriotic activities.
B
They served in the military.
C
They promoted purchase of bank bonds.
D
They formed the United Service Organizations.

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