The War in Europe – US2 – Flashcards
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During World War II, which of the following pairs were Axis nations?
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Germany and Italy
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During World War II, which was an Allied nation?
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China
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In 1942, which nation was an important member of the Allies but remained occupied by Germany?
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France
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Which of the following occurred after Allied forces invaded the Italian mainland in September 1943?
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Italian forces quickly surrendered.
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During World War II, which of the following was an Axis nation?
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Japan
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During the final years of World War II in Europe, American and British bombing raids
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destroyed German factories and cities.
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Which of the following events occurred on the Italian mainland as Allied forces moved across the island of Sicily during the summer of 1943?
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Mussolini was removed from power.
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Why did Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt meet in Washington, DC, shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941?
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to plan an overall strategy for the rest of World War II
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At their meeting in January of 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a "Europe-first" strategy?
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It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.
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The threat to the survival of which nation led the Allies to pursue a "Europe-first" strategy?
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the Soviet Union
