9-5: Victory for the Allies

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The United States declared war on Japan in 1941. Why did it take until 1945 to defeat Japan? Options: Japan was a more determined enemy than Germany, The Allies had agreed to concentrate first on the war in Europe, The Allies had to wait until Stalin’s forces were available to fight in the Pacific, The Allies’ island-hopping strategy proved a failure

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The Allies had agreed to concentrate first on the war in Europe

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How did the new technology of splitting the atom end World War II?

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U.S. scientists created a new bomb that was used against Japan

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The final defeat of the Nazis was due to the ability of Allied forces to surround Germany.

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ability of Allied forces to surround Germany.

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What was the purpose of the war crimes trials?

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to hold Axis leaders accountable for their wartime actions.

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The United Nations was formed primarily to

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prevent future wars

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Why was the Allied advance on Japan so difficult?

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Japan controlled most Pacific islands scattered over a wide area.

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What was the purpose of the declaration issued by the Allies at Potsdam?

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The Allies warned Japan to surrender or suffer the consequences.

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What were the main goals of the Allies' post-war policies toward the defeated Axis countries?

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encourage democratic governments, protect basic rights, punish war criminals

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Why has the United Nations sometimes proved ineffective? Options: It allows only five countries to make all its decisions. The General Assembly is under the control of the Security Council. Powerful countries are unable to veto policies and actions with which they disagree. It is composed of many independent nations who often disagree on goals and policies.

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It is composed of many independent nations who often disagree on goals and policies.

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Which of the following is a significant reason why the Allies were able to defeat the Axis in Europe?
- Mussolini switched sides and joined the Allies against Hitler.
- Japan's surrender allowed the Allies to focus on defeating Germany.
- Germany's ally, the Soviet Union, dropped out of the war.
- The United States outproduced Germany in war production.

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The United States outproduced Germany in war production.