Key Events of World War II/Sports of the 40's

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What was the main objective of Operation Avalanche in September 1943?

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To land at Salerno on Italy’s western coast

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Which conference involved the "Big Three" Allied leaders meeting in Tehran, Iran?

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The Tehran Conference

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What was the code name for the Allied invasion of France in 1944?

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Operation Overlord

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Which beach was assigned to the U.S. 1st Army, 7th Corps during the D-Day invasion?

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Utah

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What percentage of adults were unemployed before the U.S. entered World War II?

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Nearly 25%

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What was the outcome of the Battle of the Bulge?

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The German attack failed, and the Allies began moving towards Germany

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Where did Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill meet in February 1945 to discuss post-war plans?

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Yalta

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What percentage of vegetables came from Victory Gardens by 1943?

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One-Third

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What was the Holocaust?

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A systematic plan to eliminate Jews from Europe

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When did Germany surrender, marking Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day)?

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May 7, 1945