Assignment: U.S. History B The War in Europe and the Pacific

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Which BEST describes the U.S. military strategy against Japan during World War II? Options: wait until Germany defeated, press Japan for a peace treaty, island hopping, invade Japanese mainland

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island hopping

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Which BEST describes the Yalta Conference? Options: The Soviet Union agreed to hold free elections in Poland immediately. The Big Three agreed to participate in the United Nations. The U.S. made concessions that strengthened Hitler’s power over Eastern Europe. The Allies and Axis agreed to peace terms that allowed the Axis to maintain armies.

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The Big Three agreed to participate in the United Nations.

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Which BEST describes the African campaign during World War II? Options: After early victories and dominance, the Allies lost control of Africa to the Axis. The Allies invaded France immediately after their success during the African campaign. It drew the German troops away from the Eastern front and fighting with the Soviet Union. The Allies lost control of northern Africa due to Rommel and the Nazis.

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The Allies invaded France immediately after their success during the African campaign.

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Which battle is MOST considered a turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II that gave American forces new momentum? Options: Midway, Bataan, Iwo Jima, Philippines

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Midway

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What was the effect of the Holocaust?

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Most prisoners died from disease, starvation, or poison gas.

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Which principle united the Allies despite substantial differences between the countries? Options: the British imperial system and colonies, democratic and free trade throughout Europe and Asia, unconditional surrender of Germany and Japan, self-determination, self-government, and capitalism

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unconditional surrender of Germany and Japan

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What agreement did the Big Three reach in November of 1943 regarding Western Europe?

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Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill agreed to a cross-channel invasion of France.

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What was the effect of dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

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Japan surrendered, ending World War II.

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How did D-Day alter the course of World War II?

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The Allies established a western front that helped defeat Nazi Germany.

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What caused the Holocaust?

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Hitler wanted to exterminate Jews in Europe.