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The events of D-Day occurred along the beaches of .:Normandy
led the attacks on the Utah and Omaha beaches.:The United States
There were 28,845 British troops deployed to .:Sword Beach
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D-Day is also known as .:the Normandy invasion
On D-Day, the Allies invaded .:France
On D-Day, the Allies faked an invasion in a different location to .:distract the enemy
The Normandy invasion occurred on .:land and water
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Great BritainPotsdam✔ France

A
Great Britain
B
Potsdam
C
✔ France
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scare civilians✔ distract the enemypractice for a real battle

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scare civilians
B
✔ distract the enemy
C
practice for a real battle
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land onlywater only✔ land and water

A
land only
B
water only
C
✔ land and water
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about 550,000about 100,000about 320,000

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about 550,000
B
about 100,000
C
about 320,000
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FranceGermanythe United Statesthe United Kingdom

A
France
B
Germany
C
the United States
D
the United Kingdom
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about 18,000about 65,000about 135,000

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about 18,000
B
about 65,000
C
about 135,000
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What was the main purpose of Eisenhower’s message to the troops?

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He wanted to warn them of the dangers they would encounter on D-Day.
B
He wanted to encourage and motivate them before D-Day.
C
He wanted to notify them of some turning points in the war.
D
He wanted to assure them that they would win the war.
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Which goals does Eisenhower outline for the mission? Check all that apply.

A
the elimination of Nazi Germany’s rule over Europe
B
the right to vote for all people
C
security and freedom
D
the right to bear arms
E
a better economy for Europe
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How does Eisenhower say that this mission would be different from fighting the Nazis in 1941?

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The Allied had reduced Germany’s strength on the ground.:air offensive
The Allies’ were superior to Germany’s.:weapons
The Allies had reserves of .:trained soldiers
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Which conclusion can be drawn from the graph? Check all that apply.

A
The number of German casualties and their previous losses likely made it difficult for Germany to recover.
B
The Normandy invasion was a significant turning point during the war.
C
Germany experienced the most casualties during the Normandy invasion.
D
France had the strongest military during WWII.
E
Canada and France were key players in the war’s outcome.
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Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences.

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D-Day is also known as .:the Normandy invasion
On D-Day, the Allies invaded .:France
On D-Day, the Allies faked an invasion in a different location to .:distract the enemy
The Normandy invasion occurred on .:land and water

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