Exam: 05.02 The United States At War (100%)

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During World War II, why were Tehran and Yalta significant?
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They were both sites of conferences held by the Big Three.
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What was the German army's last offensive?
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The Battle of the Bulge.
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What was the German army's goal at the Battle of the Bulge?
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To disrupt the Allies supply line.
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What was the key challenge faced by the United States during World War II?
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The war was fought on multiple fronts.
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What was one challenge the U.S. military faced in recruiting men to serve in the armed forces?
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Providing enough soldiers to fight in both Europe and the Pacific.
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Which of the following leaders pushed for an invasion of Europe by way of the English Channel?
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Joseph Stalin.
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If Germany had been more successful in the Battle of the Atlantic, what would have happened?
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Supply lines to Britain would have been disrupted.
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Which explains why the United States issued an embargo on Japanese Trade in 1941?
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Japanese aggressors conquered Allied colonies in the Pacific.
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Which of the following is true about the American embargo on sales to Japan?
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It hindered Japan's ability to wage war.
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What did President Roosevelt believe was the best way to prevent future wars?
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Create an international peacekeeping organization.
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What was one major result of the Salerno invasion?
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Mussolini was forced to resign.
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One of the goals of Operation Overlord was to create...?
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A second front to liberate France.
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What did Stalin agree to do in return for the Allied invasion of France?
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Declare war on Japan once the Nazis had been defeated.