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

A
The US was preparing to fight Japan, the strongest Axis nation.
B
Germany was threatening Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
C
The Allies had to stop Germany from sending reinforcements to Japan.
D
Military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on Europe first.
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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 form an alliance with the Soviet Union and China
B
to consider the US response to Japan’s attack
C
to decide the terms of surrender for the Axis powers
D
to plan an overall strategy for the rest of World War II
4

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

A
Pacific Theater.
B
Allies.
C
European Theater.
D
Axis.
5

In 1942, who commanded US troops in Europe?

A
Franklin Roosevelt
B
George Patton
C
Erwin Rommel
D
Dwight D. Eisenhower
6

What was the result when US troops fought Field Marshall Rommel’s Afrika Korps in the Battle of Kasserine Pass?

A
US forces were driven out of North Africa by German troops.
B
US forces were forced to retreat by German troops.
C
US forces easily defeated the weakened German forces.
D
US forces held out until reinforcements arrived and won the battle.
7

During World War II, which were Axis nations?

A
Italy and the Soviet Union
B
Germany and the Soviet Union
C
France and Great Britain
D
Germany and Italy
8

During World War II, which were Allied nations?

A
Great Britain and Switzerland
B
Germany and Italy
C
France and Switzerland
D
Great Britain and the Soviet Union
9

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

A
European Theater.
B
Pacific Theater.
C
Allies.
D
Axis.
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During World War II, which was an Allied nation?

A
Hong Kong
B
the Philippines
C
Japan
D
China

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