The United Nations was formed to

encourage international cooperation and promote peace

Why was control of the Atlantic a critical factor in World War II?

Britain and the Soviet Union depended on supplies by sea

Allied Control of the Suez Canal was important because

it linked the Mediterranean with the oil fields in the Middle East

Why did the Soviet Union agree to the nonagression pact with Germany?

Stalin felt threatened by Hitler's military expansion

The Battle of the Coral Sea was a turning point in the war because

it was the first time the Japanese advance had been stopped

the beginning of the Allied attack in Europe

Which of the following contributed to the Allied victory at the Battle of Midway?

The Japanese secret code was broken

How did the United States attempt to help European Jews?

by establishing the War Refuge Board

The Final Solution involved which of the following?

the establishment of death camps for the Jews

The primary purpose of the Yalta Conference was to

agree on what to do with postwar Europe

What is the importance of the Battle of the Bulge?

it marked the end of major German resistance

One advantage of island hopping was

it blocked supplies to Japanse strongholds

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GCHS World History Chapter 14

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1
Hitler began the German expansion by
endorsing the non-agression pact
signing a pact with France
signing the Treaty of Versailles
annexing Austria
2
A lack of food at the Battle of Stalingrad contributed to
Germany's victory
the Soviet surrender
Germany's defeat
the Soviet surplus
3
The United Nations was formed to
encourage international cooperation and promote peace
force Japan to surrender
convince Stalin to support the Allies in the Pacific
punish the Nazi Party
4
Why was control of the Atlantic a critical factor in World War II?
Germany had an advanced battleship program
The Allies needed a morale boost
Britain and the Soviet Union depended on supplies by sea
Japan controlled the Pacific Ocean
5
The British and American leaders were concerned about Stalin's intentions.
in Eastern Europe
In China
for the League of Nations
in Western Europe
6
Allied Control of the Suez Canal was important because
it linked the Mediterranean with the oil fields in the Middle East
Egypt had access to German codes
Britain couldn't fight in the desert
it would distract Hitler's attention from Europe
7
Why did the Soviet Union agree to the nonagression pact with Germany?
Both countries supported the same side in the Spanish Civil War
Stalin felt threatened by Hitler's military expansion
Both countries feared France
Stalin wanted an ally against Italy
8
The Battle of the Coral Sea was a turning point in the war because
Japan gained control of several islands
it was the first time the Japanese advance had been stopped
the British gained control of Port Moresby
the Allies suffered no losses
9
Hitler's first major defeat occurred when he called off the invasion of
Norway
Great Britain
France
Belgium
10
After the blitzkrieg in Poland; France and Britain
joined the Axis powers
declared War on Germany
forced the Germans out of Poland
advised Poland to respect the Treaty of Vedsailles
11
What is D- Day?
the end of the Allied attack on Germany
the German deadline for invading the Soviet Union
the beginning of the Allied attack in Europe
the German deadline for invading Great Britain
12
Germany, Italy and Japan formed an alliance called the
Soviet Resistance
Nationalist Party
Allies
Axis powers
13
The United States abandoned isolationism and entered the war when
Britain needed help at Dunkirk
Italy claimed French Indochina
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Germany attacked the Soviets
14
What brought an end to the war with Japan?
dropping atomic bombs on Japan
the Allied victory in Iwo Jima
the end of the war in Europe
the death of Hitler
15
Which of the following contributed to the Allied victory at the Battle of Midway?
The Japanese secret code was broken
The Japanses retreated without a fight
The Americans controlled most of the Pacific
The Americans had more ships and aircraft than the Japanse
16
How did the United States attempt to help European Jews?
by redirecting the war effort
by creating a Jewish military unit
by sending supplies to the camps
by establishing the War Refuge Board
17
The Final Solution involved which of the following?
the Allied plan to evacute Jews from Europe
the use of the atomic bombs in the Pacific
the establishment of death camps for the Jews
the Allied Invasion of Europe
18
The primary purpose of the Yalta Conference was to
divide Europe into communist and democratic nations
agree on what to do with postwar Europe
plan the invasion of Berlin
determine where the war refugees would settle
19
What is the importance of the Battle of the Bulge?
it weakened Japan's hold in the Pacific
it marked the end of major German resistance
it gave control of France to the Axis Powers
it gave MacArthur a much needed victory
20
One advantage of island hopping was
it blocked supplies to Japanse strongholds
it met little resistance
it moved the Allies closer to Europe
it required less planning

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