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Soviet Union
B
Middle East
C
European Union
D
Allied Nations
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Hitler’s invasion of France meant that

A
democracy was being gravely threatened.
B
totalitarianism was a viable form of government.
C
he now could turn his attention to countries in Eastern Europe.
D
he had gained sufficient power to force Allied Powers to surrender.
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Why did the Soviet Union join the Allies?

A
Stalin was afraid of Hitler.
B
Hitler had broken a pact and attacked.
C
Hitler was becoming too powerful in Eastern Europe.
D
Stalin wished to take control of territories captured by Germany.
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What practice by retreating Soviet troops prevented resource gains for German troops?

A
The Soviets froze the oil inside the military tanks.
B
The Soviets initiated a blitzkrieg against the Germans.
C
The Soviets enacted a scorched earth policy.
D
The Soviets cut off the supply lines from the Axis powers.
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What event led Germany to begin its strategy to defeat Britain?

A
the invasion of Poland
B
the fall of France
C
the attack on Pearl Harbor
D
the surrender of Italy
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France
B
Italy
C
Czechoslovakia
D
Poland
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Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers?

A
Great Britain
B
France
C
United States
D
China
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Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain?

A
Their radar equipment was effective.
B
Their leader urged them to keep fighting Germany.
C
Their air force was more determined and powerful than Germany’s.
D
Their spies kept them informed by sending secret messages.
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At the beginning of World War II, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler’s strategy?

A
Churchill gave inflammatory speeches.
B
Churchill prepared for war.
C
Churchill refused to negotiate.
D
Churchill failed to bargain honestly.
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Which country followed a policy of isolationism in the 1930s?

A
France
B
Great Britain
C
Soviet Union
D
United States

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