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Which contributed to the Battle of Stalingrad becoming a turning point in the war? Select three options.German brutality toward the Alliesan extensive loss of German soldiersexhausted German suppliesthe end of the German advancethe battle ending in a draw

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German brutality toward the Allies
B
an extensive loss of German soldiers
C
exhausted German supplies
D
the end of the German advance
E
the battle ending in a draw
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Did D-Day ultimately end German ambitions in Europe?

A
Yes, German leaders surrendered shortly after the D-Day invasion.
B
No, the Germans continued fighting and attempted offensive measures.
C
Yes, D-Day weakened German forces, who abandoned the military en masse.
D
No, the Germans had a steady supply of young soldiers to continue the fight.
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The invasion of Normandy was a victory for

A
the German army.
B
Axis forces.
C
the Japanese navy.
D
Allied forces.
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How did the Soviet’s win at Stalingrad help advance the Allies’ Europe First strategy?

A
It prompted several Axis countries in Eastern Europe to switch their allegiance.
B
It enabled the Soviets to push the eastern front toward Germany.
C
It consolidated Soviet power in Russia.
D
It removed the German threat on the war’s eastern front.
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How do the terms Omaha, Sword, and Utah relate to the Battle of Normandy?

A
They are code names for the American, Canadian, and British troops.
B
They are code names for the sections of Normandy Beach that were attacked.
C
They stand for three types of weaponry that would be used in battle.
D
They are the names of three ships that brought troops to the beach.
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Why did the Battle of Stalingrad become a turning point in World War II?

A
The battle marked the beginning of Germany’s victory.
B
The German army exhausted their supplies.
C
It was personal for Stalin to lose at Stalingrad.
D
The German army gained hundreds of soldiers.
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Which strategies did the United States employ in order to achieve victory in the Pacific? Select two options.guerrilla warfareisland-hoppingchemical warfarebombingrecruitment of local soldiers

A
guerrilla warfare
B
island-hopping
C
chemical warfare
D
bombing
E
recruitment of local soldiers
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Which best describes why the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan?

A
The second bomb was aimed at Japan’s largest munitions factory.
B
Japan refused to surrender after the first bomb was dropped.
C
The United States wanted to cause as much damage as possible.
D
The bombs worked in conjunction with each other.
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Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a significant event in World War II?

A
The battle forced the Germans to retreat from all of Eastern Europe.
B
The battle stopped the Germans from advancing further east.
C
The battle prompted the Soviets to revise their war strategy.
D
The battle enabled the Soviets to immediately conquer Eastern Europe.
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Which best explains why the Allies employed the Europe First strategy during World War II?

A
Japan was a greater threat than Germany to the Allies.
B
Japan received military assistance from Germany, so the Allies needed to defeat Germany first.
C
The Allies wanted to ensure that Germany did not continue to conquer European territory.
D
The Allies needed Japan’s vast stockpile of weapons to defeat Germany.

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