Week 10 Test Answers

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Why did supporters of using the atomic bomb reject the idea of dropping one on a deserted island?

A
They thought the radioactive fallout was too dangerous.
B
They thought it would make Japan fight even harder.
C
They did not want other nations to know about the bomb.
D
They did not want to waste one of the remaining bombs.
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How did Admiral Chester Nimitz displease the US Congress during World War II?

A
He insisted the US should focus on the Pacific rather than the European theater.
B
He refused to take the US fleet into battle immediately after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
C
He did not want to drop the atomic bomb in order to convince the Japanese leadership to surrender.
D
He promoted and implemented a “no surrender” policy among US troops in the Pacific.
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What was General MacArthur’s main motivation as he led forces in the Southwest Pacific between 1942 and 1944?

A
his sworn commitment to defend Australia
B
his sworn oath to the United States Army
C
his bet with Admiral Nimitz about reaching Japan first
D
his desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines
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A similarity between the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Coral Sea is that both

A
were good examples of the “island-hopping” strategy.
B
significantly reduced Japan’s naval strength.
C
were significant victories for the Allies.
D
were fought by warplanes from aircraft carriers.
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How did Allied forces surprise Axis forces at Normandy?

A
The Allies staged a fake attack at Calais.
B
The Allies staged a fake attack in Berlin.
C
The Allies dropped bombs on other French locations.
D
The Allies used a small force to attack.
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In 1945, what concern did the Allies have about invading the Japanese mainland with ground forces?

A
They were worried they did not have enough soldiers.
B
They were worried there would be too great a loss of life.
C
They were worried the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb.
D
They were worried the Japanese had a stronger fleet in mainland ports.
7

The US attitude toward the Soviet Union at the end of World War II can be best characterized as

A
open.
B
wary.
C
confident.
D
aggressive.
8

As a result of the 1942 “Europe-first” strategy, American forces in the Pacific

A
won many battles against Japan’s powerful military.
B
benefited from their experience in Europe.
C
lost many battles against Japan’s powerful military.
D
received all their supplies safely via North Africa.
9

On the western front during World War II, US and British troops began their final push toward Germany

A
in Sicily.
B
in Normandy.
C
at the Battle of the Bulge.
D
at the Battle of Stalingrad.
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Supporters of using the atomic bomb against Japan at the end of World War II thought an invasion would

A
cost too many American lives.
B
not be successful.
C
be opposed by the American people.
D
require the navy to build too many ships.
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Supporters of the atomic bomb argued against the idea that the US should not use the bomb against Japan by

A
suggesting the destruction would not be any greater than at Pearl Harbor.
B
noting the bomb would mainly destroy buildings rather than kill people.
C
suggesting the bomb would only be used on important military targets.
D
noting that firebombing had already caused extensive damage in Japan.
12

Which of the following events occurred in May 1945?

A
the D-Day landings
B
the Battle of Stalingrad
C
the German surrender
D
the Potsdam Conference
13

Which was a result of the US occupation of Japan after World War II?

A
The US and Japan became military enemies.
B
The US and Japan became allies and trading partners.
C
The US and Japan became allies with few economic ties.
D
The US and Japan became members of the Allied nations.
14

Who won the fighting in North Africa in 1943?

A
Axis forces
B
Allied forces
C
North African forces
D
German forces
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After World War II, which of the following changes occurred in Germany?

A
Germany became two separate countries.
B
Germany became four separate countries.
C
Germany became part of the Soviet Union.
D
Germany became one of the Allies.

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