The War in Europe

Question 1

The United States entered the war in 1941 after a Japanese attack on .

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Pearl Harbor

Question 2

The Allies planned to defeat first and use remaining troops to take on .

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Germany

Question 3

The Allies planned to defeat first and use remaining troops to take on .

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Japan

Question 4

Why does President Roosevelt describe this battle as a “turning point”?

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The Soviets had successfully stopped the German invasion.

Question 5

What was the most important reason the Axis and Ally powers wanted to control North Africa?

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They wanted to control oil supplies and trade routes in the region.

Question 6

Why was the Battle of El Alamein a turning point in the war? Check all that apply.Allied forces were now able to push the Axis forces out of North Africa.Axis forces were now able to block trade going through the Suez Canal.Axis forces were now able to take control of North Africa.Allied forces were now in position to invade Italy.Allied forces had successfully stopped the Afrika Korps.

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Allied forces were now able to push the Axis forces out of North Africa.; Allied forces were now in position to invade Italy.; Allied forces had successfully stopped the Afrika Korps.

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