The War In Europe

30 August 2022
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What did you learn from the pictures about the hardships and challenges faced by American soldiers in Italy during World War II? Select all that apply.
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mountainous terrain terrain that provided concealment for enemy soldiers soldiers fought in segregated units
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Based on the pictures you just examined, which of the following is true about the campaign to liberate France?
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American troops helped liberate Paris before the end of August 1944.
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What do these images show about American productivity during World War II? Select all that apply.
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American factories produced aircraft for the war effort. American troops at the front relied on trucks to keep them supplied.
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What do the pictures reveal about the US campaign in Germany in 1945?
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American troops had to advance through areas devastated by war.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein?
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British forces defeated the Afrika Korps.
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When it first entered World War II, why did the United States commit most of its resources to the war in Europe?
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Roosevelt felt that Germany was more of a threat than Japan.
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During World War II, the battle that turned the tide of war against Germany on the eastern front was the
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Battle of Stalingrad.
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During World War II, the United States was a member of the
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Allies.
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During World War II, Germany was a member of the
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Axis.
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Which of the following occurred after Allied forces invaded the Italian mainland in September 1943?
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Italian forces quickly surrendered.
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At their meeting in January of 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a "Europe-first" strategy?
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It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.
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In 1941, who commanded US troops in Europe?
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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During World War II, which of the following pairs were Axis nations?
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Germany and Italy
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Which of the following was an important challenge of fighting a two-front war for the Allies?
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supplying the troops across a huge part of the globe