Victory for the Allies

Question 1

Why was the battle of El Alamein significant?

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The Allies defeated a major German commander.

Question 2

How do the terms Omaha, Sword, and Utah relate to the Battle of Normandy?

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They are code names for the sections of Normandy Beach that were attacked.

Question 3

The map shows Europe in 1942.The cities of Leningrad, Moscow, and Stalingrad lay on the border

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between Allied and Axis nations.

Question 4

Did D-Day ultimately end German ambitions in Europe?

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No, the Germans continued fighting and attempted offensive measures.

Question 5

The invasion of Normandy was a victory for

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Allied forces.

Question 6

Which battles were Allied victories in the Pacific campaign? Check all that apply.Iwo JimaStalingradOkinawaNormandyPearl Harbor

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Iwo Jima; Okinawa

Question 7

Which best describes why Iwo Jima was significant in U.S. attempts to reach Japan?

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The island had airfields that the U.S. military needed.

Question 8

How did the Soviet’s win at Stalingrad help advance the Allies’ Europe First strategy?

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It enabled the Soviets to push the eastern front toward Germany.

Question 9

Which best explains why the Allies employed the Europe First strategy during World War II?

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The Allies wanted to ensure that Germany did not continue to conquer European territory.

Question 10

Why did the Battle of Stalingrad become a turning point in World War II?

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The German army exhausted their supplies.

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