World War II: Tide Turning in WWII

What event in December 1941 led to the United States entering World War II?

• The Battle of Midway

• The Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Coral Sea

• The Doolittle Raid

Which raid in 1942 served as a psychological victory for America and its allies?

• The Siege of Leningrad

• The Doolittle Raid

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The Battle of Guadalcanal

Which battle marked a significant turning point in the Pacific in 1942?

• The Battle of Coral Sea

• The Battle of Midway

• The Doolittle Raid

• The Battle of Guadalcanal

What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway for the American Navy?

• A strategic withdrawal

• A minor setback

• A huge success

• A psychological victory

Following which battle was the U.S. able to go on the offensive against the Japanese?

• The Doolittle Raid

• The Battle of Coral Sea

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of Guadalcanal

What major event did Hitler initiate against the Soviet Union in 1941?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The Doolittle Raid

• The Siege of Leningrad

In which city did a major series of battles start in August 1942?

• Leningrad

• Moscow

• Stalingrad

• Berlin

What was the strategic importance of the Suez Canal during World War II?

• It was a major oil supply route

• It was the primary route for American reinforcements

• It connected the Mediterranean with the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean

• It was the main supply route for the Nazis

Which two cities were major battle sites where the Axis powers were eventually pushed back by the Allies?

• Berlin and Rome

• Stalingrad and Tunis

• Stalingrad and Leningrad

• Paris and Berlin

What was the outcome of the battles at Stalingrad?

• Stalemate

• Defeat for Hitler

• Axis victory

• Allied retreat