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Soviet Union
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Middle East
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European Union
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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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Hitler’s invasion of France meant that

A
democracy was being gravely threatened.
B
totalitarianism was a viable form of government.
C
he now could turn his attention to countries in Eastern Europe.
D
he had gained sufficient power to force Allied Powers to surrender.
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Which aggressive action did Germany take in the 1930s?

A
invading Great Britain
B
annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia
C
attacking Pearl Harbor
D
invading China
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Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain?

A
Their radar equipment was effective.
B
Their leader urged them to keep fighting Germany.
C
Their air force was more determined and powerful than Germany’s.
D
Their spies kept them informed by sending secret messages.
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Why did Hitler most likely assume he could annex Austria and Czechoslovakia?

A
He believed his actions would prove him to be a great leader.
B
He believed that the Third Reich was the more powerful government.
C
He believed he had the right to be as aggressive as he wanted to be.
D
He believed that Great Britain and France would choose not to respond to his actions.
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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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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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When did the United States enter World War II?

A
before Poland was invaded by Germany
B
after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
C
when Great Britain and France declared war
D
during the invasion of Belgium and the Netherlands
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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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