America and World War II, 1941-1945: The War Ends

What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge?

• It was the last major German offensive

• It marked the end of World War II

• It was the first battle in the Pacific

• It was a naval battle.

What does V-E Day stand for?

• Victory in Europe Day

• Victory in England Day

• Victory in Egypt Day

• Victory in East Day

Why did America invade Iwo Jima?

• To capture a strategic airfield

• To negotiate peace

• To find resources

• To establish a naval base.

Firebombs were used primarily for ____.

• Destroying enemy ships

• Creating smoke screens

• Incendiary attacks on cities

• Lighting up battlefields.

The invasion of Okinawa was important because ____.

• It was the first battle of World War II

• It provided a base for air operations

• It ended the war in Europe

• It was a naval victory.

Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe?

• D-Day

• V-E Day

• Pearl Harbor

• Hiroshima

What was the primary goal of the Allied forces in the Battle of the Bulge?

• To capture Berlin

• To break through the German lines

• To defend Paris

• To invade Italy

Firebombing was a tactic used primarily in which theater of World War II?

• European

• Pacific

• African

• Middle Eastern

Which battle is considered the last major German offensive on the Western Front?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Britain

Why were many Japanese leaders against unconditional surrender?