7.3 World War II in Europe and the Pacific Q

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What event prompted the United States to enter World War II?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan

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Which strategy did the United States use in the Pacific to advance towards Japan?

Back

Island hopping

Front

Explain the significance of Operation Overlord in the context of World War II.

Back

It marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation.

Front

Describe the impact of the Battle of Midway on the Pacific War.

Back

It significantly weakened Japan's naval power and shifted momentum to the Allies.

Front

Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces during the D-Day invasion?

Back

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Front

Analyze the role of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II.

Back

They were the first African American pilots who protected bombers and proved their bravery.

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II?

Back

To create unbreakable codes using their native language

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Evaluate the consequences of the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Back

They forced Japan to surrender, ending World War II.

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What was the Bataan Death March, and why is it significant?

Back

A forced march of American and Filipino soldiers by the Japanese, highlighting the brutality of war in the Pacific

Front

Identify the leader who commanded U.S. forces in the Pacific during World War II.

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Douglas MacArthur