VICTORY FOR ALLIES – Flashcards

Which strategies did the United States employ in order to achieve victory in the Pacific? Check all that apply. guerrilla warfare island-hopping chemical warfare bombing recruitment of local soldiers

What is the best illustration of the long-term effects of America's use of the atomic bomb in Japan? Atomic weapons were no longer developed because of radiation effects. The United Nations drafted rules surrounding atomic weapon use. The Allies used atomic weapons extensively from that point forward. More nations in the world began experimenting with atomic weapons.

Which battles were Allied victories in the Pacific campaign? Check all that apply. Iwo Jima Stalingrad Okinawa Hiroshima Pearl Harbor

The map shows the Allied strategy in the Pacific What does the movement of Allied troops reveal about their strategy? The Allies' objective was to reach Japan as soon as possible. The Allies kept getting diverted in their quest to reach Japan. The Allies overtook outlying islands to make access to Japan easier. The Allies retreated just before they reached the first set of islands.

Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a significant event in World War II? The battle forced the Germans to retreat from all of Eastern Europe. The battle stopped the Germans from advancing further east. The battle prompted the Soviets to revise their war strategy. The battle enabled the Soviets to immediately conquer Eastern Europe.

Which most contributed to the Battle of Stalingrad becoming a turning point in the war? The battle marked the beginning of Germany's victory. The German army exhausted all of their supplies. The battle marked the end of Germany's advancement. The German army gained hundreds of additional soldiers.

The map shows Europe in 1942. The cities of Leningrad, Moscow, and Stalingrad lay on the border between Allied and neutral nations. between Axis and neutral nations. between Allied and Axis nations. among Allied, Axis, and neutral nations.

Which best describes why Iwo Jima was significant in U.S. attempts to reach Japan? The island had airfields that the U.S. military needed. The island had long-range anti-aircraft missiles. The island was home to Japan's naval fleet. The island had natural resources that the Japanese military needed.

Which is true about the battle of Iwo Jima? Allies were able to capture almost all of the Japanese soldiers. About 31,000 American troops were killed. Allies killed almost all of the Japanese soldiers. Almost all American troops were captured.

How did the Soviet's win at Stalingrad help advance the Allies' Europe First strategy? It prompted several Axis countries in Eastern Europe to switch their allegiance. It enabled the Soviets to push the eastern front toward Germany. It consolidated Soviet power in Russia. It removed the German threat on the war's eastern front.

When the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, it triggered the start of a _______ ____ race between the United States and the Soviet Union. This was a key issue during the Cold War.

Did D-Day ultimately end German ambitions in Europe? Yes, German leaders surrendered shortly after the D-Day invasion. No, the Germans continued fighting and attempted offensive measures. Yes, D-Day weakened German forces, who abandoned the military en masse. No, the Germans had a steady supply of young soldiers to continue the fight.

Which best describes why the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan? The second bomb was aimed at Japan's largest munitions factory. Japan refused to surrender after the first bomb was dropped. The United States wanted to cause as much damage as possible. The bombs worked in conjunction with each other.

How did the Allied victory in WWII change the world? Check all that apply. It created new peacemaking groups. It started a nuclear arms race. It destroyed American-German relations. It ended the era of atomic weapons. It led to the Cold War.