World War II — Test Answers

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The cities of Leningrad, Moscow, and Stalingrad lay on the border

A
between Allied and Axis nations.
B
between Allied and neutral nations.
C
among Allied, Axis, and neutral nations.
D
between Axis and neutral nations.
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What does the movement of Allied troops reveal about their strategy?

A
The Allies retreated just before they reached the first set of islands.
B
The Allies’ objective was to reach Japan as soon as possible.
C
The Allies kept getting diverted in their quest to reach Japan.
D
The Allies overtook outlying islands to make access to Japan easier.
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Which country followed a policy of isolationism in the 1930s?

A
Great Britain
B
United States
C
France
D
Soviet Union
6

What group did Hitler blame for Germany’s problems?

A
Jewish
B
Muslims
C
Protestants
D
Catholics
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Mein Kampf was a book that described Hitler’s

A
plans for world peace.
B
anti-Semitism.
C
views on multiculturalism.
D
love of sports.
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Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a significant event in World War II?

A
The battle forced the Germans to retreat from all of Eastern Europe.
B
The battle stopped the Germans from advancing further east.
C
The battle prompted the Soviets to revise their war strategy.
D
The battle enabled the Soviets to immediately conquer Eastern Europe.
10

How does a totalitarian government differ from most authoritarian governments?

A
It is more extreme and rigid.
B
It is less powerful.
C
It is less involved in people’s lives.
D
It is more democratic.
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In response to Japan’s aggressive actions in the Pacific in the 1930s, the United States

A
embarked on a policy of disarmament.
B
imposed an embargo on shipping war goods and petroleum products to Japan.
C
sent bombers over Japan in an effort to frighten that nation’s rulers.
D
signed a peace treaty with Germany and Italy.
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Which best explains why the Allies employed the Europe First strategy during World War II?

A
Japan received military assistance from Germany, so the Allies needed to defeat Germany first.
B
The Allies wanted to ensure that Germany did not continue to conquer European territory.
C
The Allies needed Japan’s vast stockpile of weapons to defeat Germany.
D
Japan was a greater threat than Germany to the Allies.
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When Benito Mussolini came into power, he promised to

A
solve Italy’s economic problems.
B
introduce new social programs for Italy.
C
prevent violence and terrorism.
D
abolish totalitarian government.
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What was one issue that caused German citizens to be willing to accept new leadership?

A
the lack of a strong ruler
B
the loss of territory after the war
C
the loss of government protection
D
the lack of economic stability
15

Why did the Weimar Republic collapse?

A
Significant financial resources were given to another country.
B
Many individuals were out of work because of the war.
C
Citizens felt that the government did not serve their needs.
D
The government had to take out extensive loans.
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What was one aspect of Racial Purity laws?

A
Marriages between Germans and Jewish people were prohibited.
B
Aryan Germans were required to report all new births to the government.
C
Jewish people were forced to participate in German education programs.
D
Women were required to attend university to increase their knowledge of German history.
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What caused Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany in 1939?

A
the invasion of Poland
B
the appeasement policy
C
the nonaggression pact
D
the surrender of Poland
18

What is the best definition of a “blitzkrieg”?

A
rapid invasion by air and land
B
attack by multiple infantry troops
C
devastating airplane attack
D
destruction of airplanes and tanks
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Why was the battle of El Alamein significant?

A
The Allies defeated a major German commander.
B
It served as the turning point of World War II.
C
The German army defeated the Allies severely.
D
It allowed Allied troops access to Egypt.
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Who was president of the United States when World War II started in Europe?

A
Franklin D. Roosevelt
B
Harry S. Truman
C
Herbert Hoover
D
Dwight D. Eisenhower

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