World War II in the Pacific

What was the impact of the Soviet victory at Stalingrad in World War II?

• It was a turning point as Russians began pushing towards Germany

• It led to the capture of Rome

• It resulted in the invasion of Italy

• It caused the fall of the Soviet Union

Review the major battles we have learned about. Which of these took place in Russia/The Soviet Union?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of the Bulge

What country invented the Atom Bomb?

• United States
• Germany
• Russia
• Japan

What effect did the Atom Bomb have on WWII?

• The Atom Bomb led to Japan's surrender, effectively ending WWII.
• The Atom Bomb was used only for testing purposes.
• The Atom Bomb had no impact on the war's outcome.
• The Atom Bomb caused Germany to surrender immediately.

Where did the Big 3 threaten Japan with destruction if they wouldn't end the war?

• The Potsdam Conference

• The Yalta Conference

• The Tehran Conference

• The Geneva Conference

How many days after the bombing of Hiroshima was the second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki?

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project?

• To develop the atomic bomb

• To create a new type of aircraft

• To build a space shuttle

• To design a new naval fleet

Which U.S. President initiated the Manhattan Project?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

Who was the first and only American president to drop a nuclear bomb?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower
• John F. Kennedy
• Harry S. Truman
• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the main reason for dropping the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki?

• Japan did not surrender after Hiroshima

• To test a different type of bomb

• To target a military base

• To demonstrate power to the Soviet Union