World War Two - Part 3 (Readings 5&6)

Where did Stalin want the Allies to open a second front (point of invasion) against Germany?

• France
• North Africa
• Italy
• Germany

What battle led to Germany's surrender?

• The Battle of Stalingrad
• The Battle of Leyte Gulf
• The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
• The Battle of the Bulge

How was American General Douglas MacArthur important to the changes in Japan after World War II?

• He wrote a new constitution for Japan.
• He led the Battle of Stalingrad.
• He invaded Italy and captured Sicily.
• He commanded the Allied forces in the Battle of the Bulge.

Who were the three leaders who planned the Allies' strategy in 1942?

• Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin
• Stalin, Mussolini, and Hitler
• Eisenhower, Montgomery, and Rommel
• Truman, MacArthur, and Eisenhower

What was the purpose of rationing goods in the United States during World War II?

• To limit how much a person could have to ensure there would be enough for the military
• To increase the prices of goods to support the war effort
• To encourage people to buy more goods to boost the economy
• To prevent shortages of goods in case of emergencies

Which event led to victory in the Pacific?

• The Battle of Leyte Gulf
• The Battle of Stalingrad
• The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
• The Battle of the Bulge

What were the Nuremberg Trials?

• Trials of Nazi leaders charged with crimes against humanity
• Trials of Japanese leaders charged with war crimes
• Trials of Allied leaders charged with starting the war
• Trials of German citizens accused of collaborating with the Nazis

What did General MacArthur do to contribute to the changes in Japan after World War II?

• He wrote a new constitution for Japan.
• He invaded Italy and captured Sicily.
• He commanded the Allied forces in the Battle of the Bulge.
• He led the Battle of Stalingrad.

What was the purpose of the Allied (American and British) invasion of North Africa?

• To gain control of the Mediterranean Sea
• To relieve the pressure on Stalin's armies
• To capture German General Erwin Rommel
• To establish a second front against Germany

Who won the Battle of Stalingrad?

• The Italians

• The Soviets (Russians)

• The Americans

• The French