HumanitiesUnit 8: World War 2: Lesson 5: Victory For The Allies
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Unit 8: World War 2: Lesson 5: Victory For The Allies

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What was the purpose of the declaration issued by the Allies at Potsdam?
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The Allies warned Japan to surrender or suffer the consequences
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Which effect did the Atomic bomb have on the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
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Tens of thousands of citizens were killed instantly, and tens of thousands more later died from radiation poisoning
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The United States declared war on Japan in 1941. Why did it take until 1945 to defeat Japan?
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The Allies agreed to concentrate first on the war in Europe
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What was the primary goal of the formation of the United Nations?
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To maintain world peace and security U.S. scientist created a new bomb that was used against Japan
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How did the new technology of splitting the atom end World War ||?
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U.S. scientist created a new bomb that was used against Japan
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What was the purpose of the war - crimes trails?
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To hold Axis leaders accountable for their wartime actions
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Based on the map, which geographic a advantage did the Allies have over Germany?
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They had easier access to overwater trade routes
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Who successfully ordered the Japanese surrender?
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Japanese Emperor Hirohito
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Which of the following suffered the largest number of casualties in WW1?
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The Soviet Union
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Which of the following is a reason for Allied victory in Europe?
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The Axis underestimated the cost of fighting on multiple fronts
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Which unique power do the members of the United Nations' security Council hold?
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The ability to veto any council decision
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Which event ultimately caused Japan to surrender?
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The use of atomic bombs on two Japanese cities
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What was the significance of the Nuremberg Trails?
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They showed that political leaders would be held accountable for their actions
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According to the map, which part of Europe was the primary target of Allies at the end of the war?
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Berlin