The War in Europe Answers

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

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

The United States was preparing to fight Japan, the strongest Axis nation.

Military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on Europe first.

The Allies had to stop Germany from sending reinforcements to Japan.

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

France and Great Britain

Germany and Italy

Germany and the Soviet Union

Italy and the Soviet Union

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

The Allies advanced on Axis troops in Libya from both east and west, trapping them in the middle.

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

The Allies first fought Rommel in Morocco and Algeria, then moved eastward into Egypt.

The Allies landed along the coast and eventually pushed Rommel’s troops inland.

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