Lesson 5- The War in Europe Answers

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In 1940, Mussolini ended Italy’s neutrality by declaring war on

A
the US.
B
Germany.
C
the USSR and the US.
D
Great Britain and France.
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A
intense heat of summer
B
intense cold of winter
C
lack of access to water
D
mountainous terrain
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Who was nicknamed the “Desert Fox?”

A
Hitler
B
Rommel
C
Mussolini
D
Eisenhower
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To achieve a victory in Europe, the Allies needed to create an effective

A
sea and air attack.
B
two-pronged attack.
C
three-pronged attack.
D
sea and ground attack.
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Which occurred in July 1943, after the Allied invasion of Italy?

A
Italy surrendered and Mussolini was removed from power.
B
Germany surrendered and Hitler was removed from power.
C
Germany came to Italy’s defense and drove the Allies out.
D
France was able to free themselves from German and Italian control.
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What was the most significant event that occurred in 1943?

A
the Allied invasion of North Africa
B
the German invasion of the USSR
C
the Soviet victory at Stalingrad
D
the Allied victory at El Alamein
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Francethe USSRNorth AfricaGreat Britain

A
France
B
the USSR
C
North Africa
D
Great Britain
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In 1941, Hitler sent in the German tank force, the Afrika Korps, in response to what?

A
Italy’s heavy losses to the US in North Africa
B
Germany’s heavy losses to the British in North Africa
C
Britain’s heavy losses to the Italians in North Africa
D
Italy’s heavy losses to the British in North Africa
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The Battle of Stalingrad was primarily fought with

A
ground troops.
B
air strikes.
C
an equal number of ground and air troops.
D
an equal number of sea, ground, and air troops.
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Which occurred in July 1943, after the Allied invasion of Italy?

A
Italy surrendered and Mussolini was removed from power.
B
Germany surrendered and Hitler was removed from power.
C
Germany came to Italy’s defense and drove the Allies out.
D
France was able to free themselves from German and Italian control.
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In 1940, Mussolini ended Italy’s neutrality by declaring war on

A
the US.
B
Germany.
C
the USSR and the US.
D
Great Britain and France.
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defend Polandinvade Austriaretake Franceretake North Africa

A
defend Poland
B
invade Austria
C
retake France
D
retake North Africa
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Why was Dwight D. Eisenhower an important general during WWII?

A
He was well-known by everyone as the “Desert Fox.”
B
He was also the US President when he was a WWII general.
C
He became supreme commander of all Allied troops in Europe.
D
He was President Harry Truman’s first appointment.
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After entering the war, why did the US send more troops to Europe than to Japan?

A
They wanted to defeat Germany first and then go after Japan.
B
They wanted to hold Germany back until Japan was defeated.
C
They depended on the other Allies to defeat Japan.
D
They intended to use air strikes to defeat Japan.
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Which statements best describe the Battle of Stalingrad? Check all that apply.

A
The Germans refused to surrender to the Soviets.
B
The Soviets forced the Germans to surrender.
C
It was one of the bloodiest battles of the war.
D
An estimated two million people died.
E
The battle lasted for over a year.
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The map shows the strategy the Allies planned to use to help achieve victory in Europe during WWII.

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A
the USSR
B
France
C
Germany
D
Spain
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A
France
B
the USSR
C
North Africa
D
Great Britain

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