WWII Turning Points

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What is a turning point in a war?

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A moment where the winners become losers.

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Which 2 theaters of war were the deadliest?

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European and Pacific Theaters

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Which two European countries were still left to fight against Germany?

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Britain and the Soviet Union

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What best describes what Japan and Germany were doing until 1942?

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Germany was conquering Europe. Japan was conquering Asia.

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Which 3 countries made up the Axis powers?

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Germany, Italy and Japan.

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The Invasion of Italy pushed the Germans north out of Italy. What other turning point happened during the invasion of Italy? Options: Italy Surrendered, Italy Surrenders, Italians Surrender, Mussolini Surrenders

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Italy Surrendered, Italy Surrenders, Italians Surrender, Mussolini Surrenders

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Why is the Battle of El Alamein a turning point?

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It helped push the Germans out of Africa.

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How did the Battle of Stalingrad help the Allied Powers?

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They finally pushed the Germans back West of the Soviet Union

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How was D-Day a turning point for the Allied Powers?

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They were able to get soldiers into Europe and push Germany back East

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What are the highest estimates as to how many people were killed by the Japanese in the Asia Holocaust? Options: millions, 50 million, 3 million, 10 million, tens of millions

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millions, 50 million, 3 million, 10 million, tens of millions