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What is the best illustration of the long-term effects of America’s use of the atomic bomb in Japan?

A
Atomic weapons were no longer developed because of radiation effects.
B
The United Nations drafted rules surrounding atomic weapon use.
C
The Allies used atomic weapons extensively from that point forward.
D
More nations in the world began experimenting with atomic weapons.
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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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What was the purpose of the invasion of Normandy?

A
to demoralize Japanese citizens
B
to capture the German capital of Berlin
C
to remove the German army from northern France
D
to push back the Japanese army from the South Pacific
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Which best describes why Iwo Jima was significant in U.S. attempts to reach Japan?

A
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.
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The map shows the Allied strategy in the Pacific.

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A
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.
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Which is true about the Battle of Iwo Jima?

A
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.
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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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Which strategies did the United States employ in order to achieve victory in the Pacific? Select two options.

A
guerrilla warfare
B
island-hopping
C
chemical warfare
D
bombing
E
recruitment of local soldiers
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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 was the battle of El Alamein significant?

A
The Allies defeated a major German commander.
B
The German army defeated the Allies severely.
C
It allowed Allied troops access to Egypt.
D
It served as the turning point of World War II.

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