28.2 Guided Reading - World Studies

In what ways were Americans involved in the early years of World War II?

• They remained neutral throughout the war.

• They provided financial support to the Axis powers.

• They joined the Allies and began making gains against the Axis.

• They focused solely on the Pacific front.

How did the war in North Africa and Italy progress?

• The Axis powers quickly defeated the Allies.

• The Allies made significant progress after initial struggles.

• The war remained at a stalemate throughout.

• The Allies focused only on the Pacific front.

What was the turning point in the Soviet Union during World War II?

• The Battle of Britain

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of the Bulge

What was the turning point in the Pacific during World War II?

• The Battle of El Alamein

• The Battle of Kursk

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of Normandy

Which ocean was crucial for control during early American involvement in World War II?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Who was the German general known for his role in North Africa during World War II?

• Erwin Rommel

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Douglas MacArthur

• George Patton

What was the significant battle in the Soviet Union during World War II?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Britain

What was the forced march of American and Filipino prisoners by the Japanese called?

• Bataan Death March

• Trail of Tears

• Long March

• March of Suffering

This ended most Americans' resistance to entering the war.

• Pearl Harbor Attack

• Battle of Midway

• D-Day Invasion

• Battle of the Bulge

This German undersea weapon inflicted enormous damage on the Allies by sinking hundreds of merchant supply ships in the early years of war.

• U-boat

• Battleship

• Aircraft Carrier

• Destroyer