Victory for the Allies Answers
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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.B
The island had long-range anti-aircraft missiles.C
The island was home to Japan’s naval fleet.D
The island had natural resources that the Japanese military needed.2
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Which contributed to the Battle of Stalingrad becoming a turning point in the war? Select three options.
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German brutality toward the AlliesB
an extensive loss of German soldiersC
exhausted German suppliesD
the end of the German advanceE
the battle ending in a draw3
Did D-Day ultimately end German ambitions in Europe?
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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.4
Why did the Battle of Stalingrad become a turning point in World War II?
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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.5
Who was the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II?
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Dwight D. EisenhowerB
Franklin D. RooseveltC
Winston ChurchillD
Charles de Gaulle6
The map shows the Allied strategy in the Pacific.
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The Allies’ objective was to reach Japan as soon as possible.B
The Allies kept getting diverted in their quest to reach Japan.C
The Allies overtook outlying islands to make access to Japan easier.D
The Allies retreated just before they reached the first set of islands.7
Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a significant event in World War II?
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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.8
Which battles were Allied victories in the Pacific campaign? Check all that apply.
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Iwo JimaB
StalingradC
OkinawaD
NormandyE
Pearl Harbor9
Which is true about the Battle of Iwo Jima?
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Allies were able to capture half of the Japanese soldiers.B
There were around 30,000 American casualties.C
The Japanese won the battle.D
There were more American lives lost than in any other WWII battle.10
How do the terms Omaha, Sword, and Utah relate to the Battle of Normandy?
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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.Did you find these answers helpful?
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