Major Events of the War

What term is used to describe the military areas that need to be invaded or defended?

• Battle zones

• War fronts

• Theaters of operations

• Combat sectors

Who was named the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe in 1942?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Dwight Eisenhower

• General George Patton

• Admiral William Halsey

Where did the Allied forces choose to start their operation to free Europe?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

What significant event occurred in northern Africa in May 1943 during World War II?

• The Allied forces were defeated

• The Axis powers surrendered

• The Allied forces gained control

• A peace treaty was signed

What was the outcome for Italy after losing Sicily to the Allies?

• Italy gained new territories

• Benito Mussolini gained more power

• Benito Mussolini was forced out of office

• Italy switched sides to join the Allies

What was the main strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific Theater during World War II to defeat Japan?

• Strategic bombing

• Leapfrogging (island hopping)

• Full-scale invasion

• Naval blockade

On which date did American and British troops invade northern France during World War II?

• June 6, 1944

• May 1, 1945

• December 7, 1941

• September 1, 1939

What was the outcome of the Allied invasion of northern France in 1944?

• The Allies were defeated

• It led to the liberation of Berlin

• It caused the German army to retreat

• It had no significant impact

Which countries met in Berlin in May 1945 to accept the surrender of Nazi Germany?

• France, Italy, and Japan

• United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• United States, France, and Germany

What was the purpose of capturing less-protected islands by the Allies during the war?

• To increase the number of islands they owned

• To use them as bases for supplies and equipment

• To surrender them to the enemy

• To abandon military strategies