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Which of the following occurred after Allied forces invaded the Italian mainland in September 1943?

A
German forces retreated from Italy.
B
Axis forces repelled the Allies.
C
Italian forces quickly surrendered.
D
Allied forces declared victory in Europe.
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Which of the following was an important challenge of fighting a two-front war for the Allies?

A
preventing the spread of a two-front war to North America
B
identifying generals to lead in both theaters of the war
C
supplying the troops across a huge part of the globe
D
limiting the ability of Germany and Japan to combine forces
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Which of the following best describes the 1942 Allied strategy in North Africa?

A
The Allies advanced on Axis troops in Libya from both east and west, trapping them in the middle.
B
The Allies pushed Rommel’s troops out of Egypt and trapped them against more Allied forces in the west.
C
The Allies first fought Rommel in Morocco and Algeria, then moved eastward into Egypt.
D
The Allies landed along the coast and eventually pushed Rommel’s troops inland.
4

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

A
Allies.
A
Axis.
U
United Nations.
L
League of Nations.
5

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

A
It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.
B
The United States 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.
6

During World War II, Germany tried to capture the Russian city of Stalingrad because

A
it was the site of atrocities committed by Stalin.
B
it had a strategic location along the Volga River.
C
it had a large and persecuted German population.
D
it was where aggression against Germany was centered.
7

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

A
Allies.
A
Axis.
U
United Nations.
L
League of Nations.
8

During World War II, which pair were Allied nations?

F
France and Germany
G
Germany and Italy
G
Great Britain and the Soviet Union
G
Great Britain and Japan
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What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein?

A
American forces drove German troops out of Egypt.
B
Operation Torch became a victory for the Allies.
C
British forces defeated the Afrika Korps.
D
Axis forces retreated to Tunisia.
10

In 1941, who commanded US troops in Europe?

A
Douglas MacArthur
B
George Patton
C
Franklin Roosevelt
D
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Which of the following was an important challenge of fighting a two-front war for the Allies?

A
preventing the spread of a two-front war to North America
B
identifying generals to lead in both theaters of the war
C
supplying the troops across a huge part of the globe
D
limiting the ability of Germany and Japan to combine forces
12

What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein?

A
American forces drove German troops out of Egypt.
B
Operation Torch became a victory for the Allies.
C
British forces defeated the Afrika Korps.
D
Axis forces retreated to Tunisia.
13

During World War II, which of the following pairs were Axis nations?

A
France and Great Britain
B
Germany and Italy
C
Germany and the Soviet Union
D
Italy and the Soviet Union
14

Which of the following best describes the 1942 Allied strategy in North Africa?

A
The Allies advanced on Axis troops in Libya from both east and west, trapping them in the middle.
B
The Allies pushed Rommel’s troops out of Egypt and trapped them against more Allied forces in the west.
C
The Allies first fought Rommel in Morocco and Algeria, then moved eastward into Egypt.
D
The Allies landed along the coast and eventually pushed Rommel’s troops inland.
15

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

A
It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.
B
The United States 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.

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