World War II

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The Manhattan Project led by Robert Oppenheimer was part of the World War II effort to:

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develop the atomic bomb

Answer explanation

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Founded Italy's Fascist Party

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Benito Mussolini

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The main purpose of the World War II coupons shown in this illustration was to:

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conserve essential goods for military use

Answer explanation

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Following World War I, who rose to power and ruled as a dictator in Germany?

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Adolf Hitler

Answer explanation

Following WWI, Germany was unstable politically and economically and had lingering resentment over the harsh terms imposed by the treaty signed at the end of the war. These factors fueled the rise to power of Adolf Hitler and Germany's Nazi Party.

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What was so important about the battle of Midway?

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4 Japanese aircraft carriers were destroyed and it was the 1st Allied victory

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Which event started World War II?
Options: Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan’s attack on San Francisco, Germany’s attack on Poland, Germany sinking the USS Essex

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Germany’s attack on Poland

Answer explanation

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Who was the leader of Russia during World War II?

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Stalin

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The Allied invasion of Normandy was called

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Operation Overlord (D-Day)

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"to each according their ability, each according to their need" would be said by a

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Communist

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Which ideology believed in country first, but allowed citizens to own businesses and make money?

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Fascism