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During World War II, the Battle of Midway was significant because it

A
evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets.
B
was the first significant win for the Japanese in the Pacific.
C
denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia.
D
occurred on the open sea rather than near the target island.
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During World War II, why did Japan strongly and passionately defend Iwo Jima?

A
It was a strategic island in the Philippines.
B
It was a strategic base from which to attack Australia.
C
It was considered part of the Japanese homeland.
D
It was the only island that British forces had not captured.
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A military adviser argues that the Allies should have invaded France instead of North Africa in 1942. Which evaluation

A
Invading France offered a greater chance of success, while North Africa involved protecting less important access to oil..
B
Invading France carried a greater risk of failure, while North Africa involved protecting vital access to oil.
C
Invading France offered a greater benefit to Britain, while North Africa involved supporting Soviet forces against Germany.
D
Invading France carried a greater risk to oil supplies, while North Africa involved avoiding conflict with Axis forces.
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How did the Battle of Okinawa affect President Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan?

A
It showed that Japan was close to surrendering.
B
It showed that the US could not win the war without it.
C
It showed that Japan was willing to fight without surrendering.
D
It showed the US could easily defeat Japan.
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Which of the following best summarizes how the conflicts in Rwanda in 1994 are related to the Holocaust?

A
The events in Rwanda show that genocide can still happen, despite the impact of the Holocaust.
B
The events in Rwanda show that genocide has stopped because of the effects of the Holocaust.
C
The events in Rwanda show that the international community has forgotten the impact of the Holocaust.
D
The events in Rwanda show that the international community no longer cares about the effects of the Holocaust.
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Which was a direct consequence of the Japanese conquering the Philippines in 1942?

A
General MacArthur escaped to Australia.
B
American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan.
C
General MacArthur pushed Japanese troops out of the country.
D
Japanese troops captured American and Filipino soldiers.
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The Nuremberg trials after World War II were largely a symbolic exercise because

A
a small number of Nazis were charged.
B
a small number of perpetrators, such as Himmler, were charged.
C
a small number of Nazis did not defend themselves.
D
a small number of perpetrators were charged with one crime.
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During the final years of World War II in Europe, American and British bombing raids

A
supported invasions of Italy.
B
destroyed German factories and cities.
C
were ineffective as German air power grew.
D
were mounted out of bases in the Soviet Union.
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What supply problems did the Allies face in Europe during World War II?

A
Road and rail routes had been destroyed by the war, so it was hard to transport supplies to their troops.
B
Supplies had to travel a long way overland through harsh weather, so they often did not reach the troops that needed them.
C
Most supplies were manufactured in the United States, so sabotage by antiwar groups there was common.
D
Supplies had to travel a long distance across water on ships that were often attacked, so they did not reach Europe.
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Who won the battle for Stalingrad during World War II?

A
Japan
B
Germany
C
the Soviet Union
D
the United States
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As British and American forces moved through Italy in 1943, General Eisenhower

A
was in England, planning and preparing the Normandy invasion.
B
was in the United States, aiding development of antisubmarine weapons.
C
was in Australia, developing a Pacific strategy with General MacArthur.
D
was in the Soviet Union, meeting with Allied leaders to plan attacks.
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What skill best prepared Dwight D. Eisenhower for helping resolve conflicts between leaders of national armies?

A
his ability to play war games
B
his military experience
C
his diplomatic manner
D
his service in World War I
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During World War II, which battle was the first significant US victory in the Pacific?

A
Battle of the Coral Sea
B
Battle of Midway
C
Battle of Guadalcanal
D
Battle of Iwo Jima

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