Victory for the Allies Quiz – Flashcards
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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.
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nuclear arms
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How did the Allied victory in WWII change the world? Check all that apply.
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It started a nuclear arms race. It created new peacemaking groups. It led to the Cold War.
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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 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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Which most contributed to the Battle of Stalingrad becoming a turning point in the war?
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The German army exhausted all of their supplies.
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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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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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How did the Soviet's win at Stalingrad help advance the Allies' Europe First strategy?
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It prompted several Axis countries in Eastern Europe to switch their allegiance.
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Which best describes why Iwo Jima was significant in U.S. attempts to reach Japan?
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The island had airfields that the U.S. military needed.
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Which battle or event caused the most Japanese casualties?
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the Battle of Okinawa
