The War in Europe Answers

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intense heat of summer
B
intense cold of winter
C
lack of access to water
D
mountainous terrain
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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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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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Why did both the Axis and Allied Powers want to control North Africa? Check all that apply.They wanted to control natural resources.It was an important source for food supplies.Gaining command of oil supplies was important.They wanted to dominate trade routes in the area.Germany was in close proximity to North Africa.

A
They wanted to control natural resources.
B
It was an important source for food supplies.
C
Gaining command of oil supplies was important.
D
They wanted to dominate trade routes in the area.
E
Germany was in close proximity to 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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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 statements best describe the Battle of Stalingrad? Check all that apply.The Germans refused to surrender to the Soviets.The Soviets forced the Germans to surrender.It was one of the bloodiest battles of the war.An estimated two million people died.The battle lasted for over a year.

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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