The War in Europe

Question 1

Which of the following events led most directly to the end of World War II in Europe?

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the Red Army’s capture of Berlin

Question 2

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

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Axis.

Question 3

During World War II, which pair were Allied nations?

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Great Britain and the Soviet Union

Question 4

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

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Allies.

Question 5

During World War II, Germany tried to capture the Russian city of Stalingrad because

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it had a strategic location along the Volga River.

Question 6

Which Allied nation controlled the Suez Canal in North Africa?

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Great Britain

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

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

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Joseph Stalin

Question 9

Which of the following occurred after Allied forces invaded the Italian mainland in September 1943?

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Italian forces quickly surrendered.

Question 10

Which of the following was an important challenge of fighting a two-front war for the Allies?

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supplying the troops across a huge part of the globe

The War in Europe Answers