The War in Europe

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 1942 Allied strategy in North Africa?

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The Allies pushed Rommel’s troops out of Egypt and trapped them against more Allied forces in the west.

Question 2

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

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Allies.

Question 3

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

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Axis.

Question 4

What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein?

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British forces defeated the Afrika Korps.

Question 5

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

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Italian forces quickly surrendered.

Question 6

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 7

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

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Joseph Stalin

Question 8

In 1941, who commanded US troops in Europe?

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

Question 9

During World War II, which pair were Allied nations?

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Great Britain and the Soviet Union

Question 10

Which Allied nation controlled the Suez Canal in North Africa?

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Great Britain

The War in Europe Answers