Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay — Unit test

Question 1

A negative economic effect of World War II was

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huge losses in agriculture.

Question 2

Which sentence states a reason that would support a claim in favor of American use of the atomic bomb during World War II?

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Japan’s surrender came just days after the bombing of Hiroshima, ending the war and saving countless lives.

Question 3

During World War II, the Allies were able to go on the offensive against Japan after

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the US won the Battle of Midway.

Question 4

When Bataan fell in April 1942, most US and Filipino soldiers who surrendered to the Japanese

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were beaten and marched to a POW camp by Japanese soldiers.

Question 5

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

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evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets.

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