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Read a partial outline for an argumentative essay.1. Introduction: Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against JapanA. Claim: Truman’s choice to use the atomic bomb against Japan was the right one because it brought the war to an end, saved lives, and established a lasting peace.[...]4. Body paragraph: Using the bomb established a lasting peace.A. Evidence: There has been no global war since WWII and no further use of nuclear weapons.B: Counterargument: There have been many other wars since 1945, and other countries have developed nuclear weapons.C: Conclusion: Which of these sentences provides a strong conclusion for the fourth paragraph?

A
Using the bomb established a lasting peace and proved that it was a good idea to develop a nuclear weapon.
B
Truman was faced with a difficult choice in 1945, but he probably made the right decision.
C
Truman refused to use a third bomb on Japan or to use the atomic bomb against Korea because he was horrified by its effects.
D
Although there have been other wars since 1945, none have been as big as WWII or ended with as much devastation.
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Which of the following best describes the 1942 Allied strategy in North Africa?

A
The Allies advanced on Axis troops in Libya from both east and west, trapping them in the middle.
B
The Allies pushed Rommel’s troops out of Egypt and trapped them against more Allied forces in the west.
C
The Allies first fought Rommel in Morocco and Algeria, then moved eastward into Egypt.
D
The Allies landed along the coast and eventually pushed Rommel’s troops inland.
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During World War II, the Battle of Guadalcanal was significant because it

A
was the first decisive victory for American naval forces.
B
evened out the naval strength of the Japanese and US navies.
C
was the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces.
D
allowed Japan to construct an airfield from which to attack the Allies.
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What Nazi policy targeted people who had disabilities?

A
ghettos
B
death camps
C
concentration camps
D
euthanasia
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What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein?

A
American forces drove German troops out of Egypt.
B
Operation Torch became a victory for the Allies.
C
British forces defeated the Afrika Korps.
D
Axis forces retreated to Tunisia.

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