Victory for the Allies – Flashcards

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How did the Soviet's win at Stalingrad help advance the Allies' Europe First strategy?
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It enabled the Soviets to push the eastern front toward Germany.
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Which best describes why the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan?
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Japan refused to surrender after the first bomb was dropped.
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The most likely reason why President Truman ordered the atomic bomb dropped on Japan was to
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force Japan to surrender to the Allies.
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Which strategies did the United States employ in order to achieve victory in the Pacific? Check all that apply.
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-island-hopping -bombing
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Which is true about the battle of Iwo Jima?
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Allies killed almost all of the Japanese soldiers.
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How do the terms Omaha, Sword, and Utah relate to the Battle of Normandy?
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They are code names for the sections of Normandy Beach that were attacked.
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Who was the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II?
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Which best explains why the Allies employed the Europe First strategy during World War II?
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The Allies wanted to ensure that Germany did not continue to conquer European territory.
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Did D-Day ultimately end German ambitions in Europe?
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No, the Germans continued fighting and attempted offensive measures.
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Which battles were Allied victories in the Pacific campaign? Check all that apply.
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-Iwo Jima -Okinawa -Hiroshima
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