Unit Test Answers

Why was the Soviet victory at Stalingrad a turning point in the war? Check all that apply.German supplies were exhausted.It was the shortest battle of WWII.There was a huge loss of German soldiers.It was the Soviet’s first victory over the Germans.It was the beginning of Germany’s retreat from Russia.

What event in 1941 caused the US to join the Allies in WWII?

Before they invaded Europe from the south, the Allies had to control

Read this passage from the Potsdam Declaration.We call upon the government of Japan to proclaim now the unconditional surrender of all Japanese armed forces, and to provide proper and adequate assurances of their good faith in such action. The alternative for Japan is prompt and utter destruction.

Before they invaded Europe from the south, the Allies had to control

The passage is from the Neutrality Act of 1937.Whenever the President shall find that there exists a state of war between, or among, two or more foreign states, . . . it shall thereafter be unlawful to export . . . arms, ammunition, or implements of war from any place in the United States to any belligerent state.

In a speech to the British people near the beginning of World War II, Churchill said the following:Let us brace ourselves to our duties and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour."—Winston Churchill

The Auschwitz Protocols testimonials were used to

The passage is from the Neutrality Act of 1937.Whenever the President shall find that there exists a state of war between, or among, two or more foreign states, . . . it shall thereafter be unlawful to export . . . arms, ammunition, or implements of war from any place in the United States to any belligerent state.

What were the aims of the Allies’ island-hopping strategy? Check all that apply.to gain territory in the Pacificto move closer to Japanto maximize Soviet supportto undermine German gainsto weaken Japanese forces

In order to attack to Germany, the Allies planned to invade France from

Which statements describe Auschwitz? Check all that apply.It was located in Germany.It was the largest concentration camp.Nazis killed fewer than one million people there.Nazis often used prisoners for forced labor.Nazis performed medical experiments on prisoners.Nazis killed thousands of people there each day.

How did the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of the Coral Sea help turn the tide of World War II?

Why was the Soviet victory at Stalingrad a turning point in the war? Check all that apply.German supplies were exhausted.It was the shortest battle of WWII.There was a huge loss of German soldiers.It was the Soviet’s first victory over the Germans.It was the beginning of Germany’s retreat from Russia.

What happened to Germany as a result of the Potsdam Conference?

Which statement best describes the state of the war Europe in 1943?

The image shows a British political cartoon called "Good Hunting.”

Which best describes why the United States wanted to avoid invading Japan in a ground war?

How did Hitler’s military strategy change when he attacked Great Britain?

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How was Hitler’s attack on the Soviet Union similar to his invasion of France?

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