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At the beginning of World War II, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler’s strategy?

A
Churchill gave inflammatory speeches.
B
Churchill prepared for war.
C
Churchill refused to negotiate.
D
Churchill failed to bargain honestly.
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What event led Germany to begin its strategy to defeat Britain?

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the invasion of Poland
B
the fall of France
C
the attack on Pearl Harbor
D
the surrender of Italy
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What is the best definition of a “blitzkrieg”?

A
devastating airplane attack
B
rapid invasion by air and land
C
attack by multiple infantry troops
D
destruction of airplanes and tanks
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How did Germany gain access to and overtake Norway, Belgium, and the Netherlands in WWII?

A
Great Britain surrendered to Germany giving them access to the allied countries.
B
Japan bombed France and the Allied forces retreated to Great Britain.
C
Soviet soldiers infiltrated the French army and attacked British defenses on the border.
D
The Allied forces defending France retreated after a blitzkrieg attack on Dunkirk.
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What was one reason the Operation Barbarossa became a turning point in the war?

A
The German army suffered massive casualties.
B
The German army attacked in the middle of winter.
C
The Soviet army was not prepared to fight in the cold weather.
D
The Soviet army surrendered, giving the Germans more territory.
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Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers?

A
Great Britain
B
France
C
United States
D
China
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What practice by retreating Soviet troops prevented resource gains for German troops?

A
The Soviets froze the oil inside the military tanks.
B
The Soviets initiated a blitzkrieg against the Germans.
C
The Soviets enacted a scorched earth policy.
D
The Soviets cut off the supply lines from the Axis powers.
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France
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Italy
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Czechoslovakia
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Poland
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With which statement would Stalin and Churchill most likely agree?

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War involves blood, toil, and tears.
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War entails many months of suffering.
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Victory must be attained at all costs.
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Victory must occur on land and sea.

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