Victory for the Allies — Unit test Answers

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What is the most likely reason that Emperor Hirohito remained head of state when military leaders took power in Japan?

A
Hirohito refused to step down despite pressure from military leaders.
B
Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.
C
Hirohito was an important symbol of democracy to the Japanese people.
D
Military leaders respected Hirohito for leading Japan in the right direction.
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What happened when Spain’s government could not overcome social and economic problems during the Great Depression?

A
Citizen groups revolted against the government.
B
The head of the government gave his resignation.
C
A new leader seized control from the military rulers.
D
The army led a rebellion against the government.
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Who fought on the side of the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War?

A
anti-communist groups
B
fascist rebel troops
C
a professional army
D
international volunteers
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Who was president of the United States when World War II started in Europe?

A
Herbert Hoover
B
Franklin D. Roosevelt
C
Harry S. Truman
D
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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How did Benito Mussolini attempt to increase Italy’s power?

A
by creating new jobs and industries
B
by forging alliances with African nations
C
by seizing control of new land
D
by spreading his ideology through Europe
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Hitler most likely forced Jewish people to wear a yellow star so that Jewish people could

A
recognize each other.
B
leave the country more easily.
C
be excluded from the military.
D
be identified and arrested more easily.
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When did the United States enter World War II?

A
before Poland was invaded by Germany
B
after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
C
when Great Britain and France declared war
D
during the invasion of Belgium and the Netherlands
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In the early 1920s, Lenin established the New Economic Policy, which

A
instituted communist reforms and gave the economy a boost.
B
instituted communist reforms and damaged the economy.
C
reversed earlier changes and gave the economy a boost.
D
reversed earlier changes and damaged the economy.
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When Hitler assumed control of the Nazi party, he immediately

A
began enforcing his personal nationalistic and racist views.
B
set a suspicious fire that destroyed the German parliament.
C
campaigned to elect more Nazis to important political positions.
D
appointed himself Chancellor and stood up to the communist party.
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While many Russian soldiers were on the front during World War I, most of those who remained behind responded to the February Revolution by

A
leaving the cities to fight on the front.
B
firing into crowds of peaceful protestors.
C
joining the riots instead of stopping them.
D
breaking up the riots and restoring order.
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Which are examples of the discrimination that Europeans of Jewish ancestry endured throughout history? Select five options.European Jewish people were forced to live in segregated communities.European Jewish people were prohibited from owning land.European Jewish people were barred from certain professions.European Jewish people were subject to physical abuse, even murder.European Jewish people were forced to marry outside of their religion against their will.European Jewish people were subject to arbitrary deportations.European Jewish people were offered free transportation to leave Europe.

A
European Jewish people were forced to live in segregated communities.
B
European Jewish people were prohibited from owning land.
C
European Jewish people were barred from certain professions.
D
European Jewish people were subject to physical abuse, even murder.
E
European Jewish people were forced to marry outside of their religion against their will.
F
European Jewish people were subject to arbitrary deportations.
G
European Jewish people were offered free transportation to leave Europe.
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Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers?

A
Great Britain
B
France
C
United States
D
China
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Soviet UnionMiddle EastEuropean UnionAllied Nations

A
Soviet Union
B
Middle East
C
European Union
D
Allied Nations
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Why were idealistic supporters of the Nazi party willing to endorse Hitler’s annexation of Austria?

A
They distrusted intellectualism and respected military power.
B
They wanted a quick return to the former power and glory of Germany.
C
They were intrigued by the call of danger and the opportunity to sacrifice.
D
They believed that the problems of Germany were caused by the communists.
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Why did Japanese soldiers kill so many civilians in Nanjing, China?

A
Commanders encouraged their soldiers to be as brutal as possible.
B
Civilians attacked the soldiers first, and then the soldiers retaliated.
C
Soldiers were inexperienced at fighting and panicked under pressure.
D
Chinese forces were closing in, so the soldiers took desperate measures.
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New DealGreat DepressionInaugurationReparation

A
New Deal
B
Great Depression
C
Inauguration
D
Reparation
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The global economic crisis following World War I was caused by

A
widespread unemployment.
B
unpaid WWI debts.
C
the Great Depression.
D
overspeculation.
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The sign in the photograph below says, "Germans! Defend yourself! Buy nothing from Jews!”

Question illustration
A
The Nazis were trying to protect Jewish citizens from discrimination.
B
The Nazis were trying to stop the boycott of Jewish businesses.
C
The Nazis were officially promoting and directing antisemitism.
D
The Nazis were trying to restrict antisemitic behavior among citizens.
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After Pearl Harbor, which of these statements most likely describes the attitude of most Americans concerning Japan?

A
“I have no strong feelings when it comes to the Japanese.”
B
“I know nothing about Pearl Harbor or our foreign policy toward Japan.”
C
“I want our country to avenge its losses and defeat Japan.”
D
“I still have feelings of friendship toward the Japanese.”
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How did Germany gain access to and overtake Norway, Belgium, and the Netherlands in WWII?

A
Great Britain surrendered to Germany giving them access to the allied countries.
B
Japan bombed France and the Allied forces retreated to Great Britain.
C
Soviet soldiers infiltrated the French army and attacked British defenses on the border.
D
The Allied forces defending France retreated after a blitzkrieg attack on Dunkirk.

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