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Why did Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt meet for three weeks in Washington, DC, shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941?

A
to decide the terms of surrender for the Axis powers
B
to form an alliance with the Soviet Union and China
C
to plan an overall strategy for the rest of World War II
D
to consider the US response to Japan’s attack
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An example of General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s judgment was

A
appointing George Patton to command the US Second Corps in North Africa.
B
serving in World War I, the Panama Canal Zone, and the Philippines.
C
planning troop maneuvers in war games involving 500,000 soldiers.
D
maintaining his popularity among his troops as well as his fellow officers.
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During World War II, which were Allied nations?

A
France and Switzerland
B
Germany and Italy
C
Great Britain and the Soviet Union
D
Great Britain and Switzerland
4

Why was Japan so successful in expanding its territory in 1942?

A
It negotiated treaties that gave it influence over nearby nations.
B
It had a large military force despite poor training and equipment.
C
It did not have to fight the majority of US forces.
D
It enjoyed popular support in US territories in the South Pacific.
5

During World War II, which were Axis nations?

A
France and Great Britain
B
Germany and Italy
C
Germany and the Soviet Union
D
Italy and the Soviet Union
6

At the Arcadia Conference in January, 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?

A
Germany was threatening Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
B
The US was preparing to fight Japan, the strongest Axis nation.
C
Military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on Europe first.
D
The Allies had to stop Germany from sending reinforcements to Japan.
7

During World War II, the United States was a member of the

A
Allies.
B
Axis.
C
European Theater.
D
Pacific Theater.
8

Six months after Japanese forces attacked the Philippines in December 1941, Japan

A
was in control of the islands.
B
was defeated by US forces.
C
was attacked by General MacArthur’s forces.
D
attacked General MacArthur’s forces.
9

During World War II, which was an Axis nation?

A
China
B
Hong Kong
C
Japan
D
the Philippines
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What skill best prepared Dwight D. Eisenhower for helping resolve conflicts between leaders of national armies?

A
his ability to play war games
B
his military experience
C
his diplomatic manner
D
his service in World War I
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Who was the supreme commander of Allied troops during the final years of World War II?

A
Dwight D. Eisenhower
B
Winston Churchill
C
Douglas MacArthur
D
George Marshall
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Which occurred during the Bataan Death March in 1942?

A
US soldiers attacked Japanese troops to rescue Filipino allies.
B
Thousands of Japanese soldiers died of starvation.
C
Thousands of US and Filipino prisoners of war died.
D
Japanese soldiers helped carry starving US and Filipino prisoners of war.
13

During World War II, which was an Allied nation?

A
China
B
Hong Kong
C
Japan
D
the Philippines
14

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

A
Allies.
B
Axis.
C
European Theater.
D
Pacific Theater.
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Which occurred during the Bataan Death March in 1942?

A
US soldiers attacked Japanese troops to rescue Filipino allies.
B
Thousands of Japanese soldiers died of starvation.
C
Thousands of US and Filipino prisoners of war died.
D
Japanese soldiers helped carry starving US and Filipino prisoners of war.
16

During World War II, which were Axis nations?

A
France and Great Britain
B
Germany and Italy
C
Germany and the Soviet Union
D
Italy and the Soviet Union
17

During World War II, which was an Axis nation?

A
China
B
Hong Kong
C
Japan
D
the Philippines
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Who was the supreme commander of Allied troops during the final years of World War II?

A
Dwight D. Eisenhower
B
Winston Churchill
C
Douglas MacArthur
D
George Marshall
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In 1942, who commanded US troops in Europe?

A
Erwin Rommel
B
George Patton
C
Franklin Roosevelt
D
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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During World War II, Germany was a member of the

A
Allies.
B
Axis.
C
European Theater.
D
Pacific Theater.

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