The Holocaust — Unit test

Question 1

Why was the Soviet victory at Stalingrad a turning point in the war? Check all that apply.German supplies were exhausted.It was the shortest battle of WWII.There was a huge loss of German soldiers.It was the Soviet’s first victory over the Germans.It was the beginning of Germany’s retreat from Russia.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

German supplies were exhausted.; There was a huge loss of German soldiers.; It was the beginning of Germany’s retreat from Russia.

Question 2

Read this passage from the Potsdam Declaration.We call upon the government of Japan to proclaim now the unconditional surrender of all Japanese armed forces, and to provide proper and adequate assurances of their good faith in such action. The alternative for Japan is prompt and utter destruction.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Japan must surrender without any conditions, or face destruction.

Question 3

Before they invaded Europe from the south, the Allies had to control

Revolt · Accepted Answer

North Africa.

Question 4

In a speech to the British people near the beginning of World War II, Churchill said the following:Let us brace ourselves to our duties and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour."—Winston Churchill

Revolt · Accepted Answer

For British citizens to be brave in the coming war with Germany.

Question 5

The passage is from the Neutrality Act of 1937.Whenever the President shall find that there exists a state of war between, or among, two or more foreign states, . . . it shall thereafter be unlawful to export . . . arms, ammunition, or implements of war from any place in the United States to any belligerent state.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

isolationism.

Question 6

In order to attack to Germany, the Allies planned to invade France from

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Great Britain.

Question 7

Which statements describe Auschwitz? Check all that apply.It was located in Germany.It was the largest concentration camp.Nazis killed fewer than one million people there.Nazis often used prisoners for forced labor.Nazis performed medical experiments on prisoners.Nazis killed thousands of people there each day.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was the largest concentration camp.; Nazis often used prisoners for forced labor.; Nazis performed medical experiments on prisoners.; Nazis killed thousands of people there each day.

Question 8

How did the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of the Coral Sea help turn the tide of World War II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both shook Japanese confidence and increased US morale.

Question 9

What happened to Germany as a result of the Potsdam Conference?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was divided into four occupation zones.

Question 10

Which statement best describes the state of the war Europe in 1943?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The tide of the war had shifted in favor of the Allies.

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