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After Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to

A
stand firm with isolationism.
B
institute a military draft.
C
declare war on Japan.
D
approve an embargo of Japan.
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A
France
B
the USSR
C
North Africa
D
Great Britain
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In 1940, Mussolini ended Italy’s neutrality by declaring war on

A
the US.
B
Germany.
C
the USSR and the US.
D
Great Britain and France.
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Which best explains why many people in Austria supported German annexation?

A
Many Austrians were of German descent.
B
Many Austrians respected German leadership.
C
Many Austrians favored appeasing Germany.
D
Many Austrians wanted protection from Germany.
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To achieve a victory in Europe, the Allies needed to create an effective

A
sea and air attack.
B
two-pronged attack.
C
three-pronged attack.
D
sea and ground attack.
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At the Tehran Conference, the Big Three agreed on which overriding goal?

A
the need to bring a halt to the fighting
B
the need to invade the Italian peninsula
C
the need to open a second front against Germany
D
the need to invite Hitler to future conferences
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Why did Hitler most likely assume he could annex Austria and Czechoslovakia?

A
He believed his actions would prove him to be a great leader.
B
He believed that the Third Reich was the more powerful government.
C
He believed he had the right to be as aggressive as he wanted to be.
D
He believed that Great Britain and France would choose not to respond to his actions.
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What is the best definition of a “blitzkrieg”?

A
devastating airplane attack
B
rapid invasion by air and land
C
attack by multiple infantry troops
D
destruction of airplanes and tanks
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What was one reason the Operation Barbarossa became a turning point in the war?

A
The German army suffered massive casualties.
B
The German army attacked in the middle of winter.
C
The Soviet army was not prepared to fight in the cold weather.
D
The Soviet army surrendered, giving the Germans more territory.
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Which statements describe Einsatzgruppen? Check all that apply.

A
They were considered the last step in the “Final Solution.”
B
They were part of the German army.
C
They carried out mass executions.
D
They were known as mobilized killing units.
E
They were used by Germany during the invasions of Poland and the Soviet Union.
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As a result of the Battle of the Bulge, Germany

A
fought on for more three years.
B
asked to surrender.
C
faced certain defeat.
D
conquered the Soviet Union.
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Which describes the United States' foreign policy during the 1930s?

A
The United States adopted a policy of isolationism.
B
The United States aggressively expanded its military.
C
The United States engaged in political negotiations with foreign governments.
D
The United States focused on sharing economic growth and prosperity throughout the world.
13

What decisions did Nazi leaders make at the Wannsee Conference in 1942? Check all that apply.

A
The genocide of Europe’s Jewish people would be carried out.
B
Goebbels was put in charge of carrying out the genocide.
C
The term “Final Solution” was used to refer to the genocide.
D
Other groups considered racially or ethnically inferior were targets.
E
Wealthy Jewish people could leave Europe after paying a large amount of money.
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The Battle of the Coral Sea introduced a new kind of warfare in which

A
troops were transported to islands by plane.
B
battles took place in plain view of each other.
C
airplanes were used to attack opposing ships.
D
ships were used to attack opposing airplanes.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s address to Congress after the attack on Pearl Harbor.Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. . . . I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.

A
He wanted to convince Americans that war was the only way to deal with Japan.
B
He wanted to prevent Americans from seeking revenge against Japan.
C
He wanted to show Americans that war with Japan was a last resort.
D
He wanted to explain to Americans that isolationism was still a valid option.
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What happened to Allied troops after they surrendered to Japan in the Philippines?

A
They were taken prisoner and forced to join the Japanese military.
B
They were taken prisoner and forced to march to Japanese prison camps.
C
They were freed and forced to return to their home countries.
D
They were freed and forced to hand over their war supplies.
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Which four countries took part in the Munich Conference in 1938?

A
Italy, France, Great Britain, and Germany
B
Great Britain, Czechoslovakia, Italy, and France
C
United States, Germany, Great Britain, and Italy
D
Germany, Great Britain, Russia, and Czechoslovakia
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Read the quote from Allied Commander Douglas MacArthur as he left the Philippines.The President of the United States ordered me to break through the Japanese lines. . . . I came through, and I shall return.

A
The US has been forced to retreat from the Philippines but will take it back from Japan.
B
The US has defeated Japan in the Philippines but must leave to fight elsewhere.
C
The US has freed the Philippines from Japan but later lost control of the territory.
D
The US has failed to take back the Philippines but will defeat Japan elsewhere.
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Who was head of the Schutzstaffel (SS)?

A
Joseph Goebbels
B
Heinrich Himmler
C
Reinhard Heydrich
D
Adolf Hitler
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Which of these events occurred first during the summer of 1945?

A
The Soviets joined the Pacific war.
B
Truman gave Japan an ultimatum to surrender.
C
The first atomic bomb was dropped.
D
The second atomic bomb was dropped.

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