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A “blitz” is different from a “blitzkrieg” because only a “blitz”

A
destroys large portions of the country.
B
relies exclusively on air power.
C
takes place at great speed.
D
targets civilians.
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At the beginning of World War II, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler’s strategy?

A
Churchill failed to bargain honestly.
B
Churchill refused to negotiate.
C
Churchill gave inflammatory speeches.
D
Churchill prepared for war.
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Hitler’s invasion of France meant that

A
totalitarianism was a viable form of government.
B
he now could turn his attention to countries in Eastern Europe.
C
he had gained sufficient power to force Allied Powers to surrender.
D
democracy was being gravely threatened.
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Hitler’s invasion of France meant that

A
he had gained sufficient power to force Allied Powers to surrender.
B
he now could turn his attention to countries in Eastern Europe.
C
democracy was being gravely threatened.
D
totalitarianism was a viable form of government.
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Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain?

A
Their spies kept them informed by sending secret messages.
B
Their air force was more determined and powerful than Germany’s.
C
Their radar equipment was effective.
D
Their leader urged them to keep fighting Germany.
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Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain?

A
Their radar equipment was effective.
B
Their spies kept them informed by sending secret messages.
C
Their air force was more determined and powerful than Germany’s.
D
Their leader urged them to keep fighting Germany.
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How was Hitler’s attack on the Soviet Union similar to his invasion of France?

A
He invaded nearby countries first to prove German power.
B
He used air power to subdue the enemy quickly.
C
He relied heavily on the speed, size and power of the German military.
D
He bombed cities to demoralize the population.
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A “blitz” is different from a “blitzkrieg” because only a “blitz”

A
destroys large portions of the country.
B
relies exclusively on air power.
C
targets civilians.
D
takes place at great speed.
29

Which country was a member of the Axis powers?

A
Japan
B
Austria
C
Czechoslovakia
D
Soviet Union
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Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers?

A
United States
B
Great Britain
C
France
D
China
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What was one reason the Operation Barbarossa became a turning point in the war?

A
The German army attacked in the middle of winter.
B
The Soviet army surrendered, giving the Germans more territory.
C
The Soviet army was not prepared to fight in the cold weather.
D
The German army suffered massive casualties.
32

Which country was a member of the Axis powers?

A
Austria
B
Czechoslovakia
C
Soviet Union
D
Japan
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In 1940, Hitler indicated his switch to military conquest rather than annexation by invading

A
Turkey and Sweden.
B
Austria and Czechoslovakia.
C
Belgium and the Netherlands.
D
Poland and Russia.
34

How was Hitler’s attack on the Soviet Union similar to his invasion of France?

A
He bombed cities to demoralize the population.
B
He invaded nearby countries first to prove German power.
C
He used air power to subdue the enemy quickly.
D
He relied heavily on the speed, size and power of the German military.
35

Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers?

A
China
B
Great Britain
C
United States
D
France
36

What was one reason the Operation Barbarossa became a turning point in the war?

A
The Soviet army was not prepared to fight in the cold weather.
B
The German army suffered massive casualties.
C
The Soviet army surrendered, giving the Germans more territory.
D
The German army attacked in the middle of winter.
37

Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain?

A
Their radar equipment was effective.
B
Their spies kept them informed by sending secret messages.
C
Their leader urged them to keep fighting Germany.
D
Their air force was more determined and powerful than Germany’s.
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Hitler intended to defeat Great Britain by

A
an attack on the air force.
B
a massive bombing attack.
C
a mass invasion of troops.
D
an aggressive use of tanks.

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