Turning Points in Europe

Question 1

Why did Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt meet for three weeks in Washington, DC, shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941?

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to plan an overall strategy for the rest of World War II

Question 2

An example of General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s judgment was

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appointing George Patton to command the US Second Corps in North Africa.

Question 3

During World War II, which were Allied nations?

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Great Britain and the Soviet Union

Question 4

Why was Japan so successful in expanding its territory in 1942?

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It did not have to fight the majority of US forces.

Question 5

During World War II, which were Axis nations?

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Germany and Italy

Question 6

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

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Germany was threatening Great Britain and the Soviet Union.

Question 7

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

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Allies.

Question 8

Six months after Japanese forces attacked the Philippines in December 1941, Japan

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was in control of the islands.

Question 9

During World War II, which was an Axis nation?

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Japan

Question 10

What skill best prepared Dwight D. Eisenhower for helping resolve conflicts between leaders of national armies?

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his diplomatic manner

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