World War II: Military - AP U.S. History
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Which two cities were destroyed by atomic bombs in WWII?
Which two cities were destroyed by atomic bombs in WWII?
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki. August 6 and 9, 1945 bombings ended the war.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki. August 6 and 9, 1945 bombings ended the war.
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Identify the significance of the Battle of Coral Sea.
Identify the significance of the Battle of Coral Sea.
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First air-sea battle; stopped Japanese advance on Australia. First naval battle fought entirely by aircraft carriers.
First air-sea battle; stopped Japanese advance on Australia. First naval battle fought entirely by aircraft carriers.
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Which conference was aimed at establishing post-war peace?
Which conference was aimed at establishing post-war peace?
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The San Francisco Conference (United Nations). Created the United Nations organization in 1945.
The San Francisco Conference (United Nations). Created the United Nations organization in 1945.
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What was the primary objective of Operation Torch?
What was the primary objective of Operation Torch?
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Allied invasion of North Africa. First major Allied offensive against Axis forces.
Allied invasion of North Africa. First major Allied offensive against Axis forces.
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Identify the significance of the Battle of Okinawa.
Identify the significance of the Battle of Okinawa.
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Last major battle of World War II. Bloodiest Pacific battle with 200,000+ casualties.
Last major battle of World War II. Bloodiest Pacific battle with 200,000+ casualties.
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Who was the U.S. President at the end of World War II?
Who was the U.S. President at the end of World War II?
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Harry S. Truman. Became president after Roosevelt's death in April 1945.
Harry S. Truman. Became president after Roosevelt's death in April 1945.
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What event marked the beginning of World War II?
What event marked the beginning of World War II?
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Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. Hitler's invasion triggered Britain and France to declare war.
Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. Hitler's invasion triggered Britain and France to declare war.
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Which nations were part of the Axis Powers?
Which nations were part of the Axis Powers?
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Germany, Italy, Japan. The three main fascist powers that opposed the Allies.
Germany, Italy, Japan. The three main fascist powers that opposed the Allies.
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What was the main objective of Operation Barbarossa?
What was the main objective of Operation Barbarossa?
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The German invasion of the Soviet Union. Failed attempt to destroy the USSR and capture resources.
The German invasion of the Soviet Union. Failed attempt to destroy the USSR and capture resources.
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Identify the significance of the Battle of Midway.
Identify the significance of the Battle of Midway.
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Turning point in the Pacific War, U.S. victory over Japan. Decisive naval victory that halted Japanese expansion.
Turning point in the Pacific War, U.S. victory over Japan. Decisive naval victory that halted Japanese expansion.
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Which conference established the Allied strategy for Europe in 1943?
Which conference established the Allied strategy for Europe in 1943?
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The Casablanca Conference. Roosevelt and Churchill planned unconditional surrender policy.
The Casablanca Conference. Roosevelt and Churchill planned unconditional surrender policy.
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What was the primary purpose of the D-Day invasion?
What was the primary purpose of the D-Day invasion?
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To liberate Nazi-occupied France. Operation Overlord opened the second front in Europe.
To liberate Nazi-occupied France. Operation Overlord opened the second front in Europe.
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Identify the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad.
Identify the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad.
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Major defeat for Germany; turning point on Eastern Front. Soviet victory ended German advance into Russia.
Major defeat for Germany; turning point on Eastern Front. Soviet victory ended German advance into Russia.
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Which strategy did the U.S. employ in the Pacific Theater?
Which strategy did the U.S. employ in the Pacific Theater?
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Island hopping. Bypassed heavily fortified Japanese islands for strategic ones.
Island hopping. Bypassed heavily fortified Japanese islands for strategic ones.
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What was the main goal of the Manhattan Project?
What was the main goal of the Manhattan Project?
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Developing the atomic bomb. Top-secret program led by Robert Oppenheimer.
Developing the atomic bomb. Top-secret program led by Robert Oppenheimer.
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Who led the Allied forces in the European Theater?
Who led the Allied forces in the European Theater?
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General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Supreme Allied Commander who planned D-Day invasion.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Supreme Allied Commander who planned D-Day invasion.
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Identify the significance of the Battle of El Alamein.
Identify the significance of the Battle of El Alamein.
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Allied victory in North Africa, turning point against Axis. British victory secured the Suez Canal and oil supplies.
Allied victory in North Africa, turning point against Axis. British victory secured the Suez Canal and oil supplies.
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Which event prompted the U.S. entry into World War II?
Which event prompted the U.S. entry into World War II?
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Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Surprise attack ended U.S. neutrality and isolationism.
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Surprise attack ended U.S. neutrality and isolationism.
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What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?
What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?
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To provide U.S. military aid to Allies. Allowed aid without direct payment or loans.
To provide U.S. military aid to Allies. Allowed aid without direct payment or loans.
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Identify the primary outcome of the Yalta Conference.
Identify the primary outcome of the Yalta Conference.
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Agreement on post-war reorganization of Europe. Big Three divided Germany and planned UN creation.
Agreement on post-war reorganization of Europe. Big Three divided Germany and planned UN creation.
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Which city was the first to be attacked with an atomic bomb?
Which city was the first to be attacked with an atomic bomb?
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Hiroshima. August 6, 1945 bombing hastened Japanese surrender.
Hiroshima. August 6, 1945 bombing hastened Japanese surrender.
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Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
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Winston Churchill. Led Britain through the Blitz and wartime coalition.
Winston Churchill. Led Britain through the Blitz and wartime coalition.
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What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge?
What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge?
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Last major German offensive on Western Front. Failed German counterattack in Ardennes Forest.
Last major German offensive on Western Front. Failed German counterattack in Ardennes Forest.
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Identify the primary goal of Operation Overlord.
Identify the primary goal of Operation Overlord.
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Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Code name for the Normandy landings on D-Day.
Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Code name for the Normandy landings on D-Day.
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What was the result of the Potsdam Conference?
What was the result of the Potsdam Conference?
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Outlined terms for Japanese surrender. Truman demanded unconditional surrender from Japan.
Outlined terms for Japanese surrender. Truman demanded unconditional surrender from Japan.
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What was the primary objective of the Battle of Britain?
What was the primary objective of the Battle of Britain?
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German air campaign to gain air superiority over the UK. RAF victory prevented German invasion of Britain.
German air campaign to gain air superiority over the UK. RAF victory prevented German invasion of Britain.
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Identify the significance of the Tehran Conference.
Identify the significance of the Tehran Conference.
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First meeting of the 'Big Three' Allied leaders. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin coordinated strategy.
First meeting of the 'Big Three' Allied leaders. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin coordinated strategy.
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Which battle marked the first major Allied victory in the Pacific?
Which battle marked the first major Allied victory in the Pacific?
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Battle of Guadalcanal. Six-month campaign began U.S. Pacific offensive.
Battle of Guadalcanal. Six-month campaign began U.S. Pacific offensive.
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Who commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II?
Who commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II?
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Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Directed island-hopping strategy across the Pacific.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Directed island-hopping strategy across the Pacific.
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Identify the primary method used by the U.S. to finance the war.
Identify the primary method used by the U.S. to finance the war.
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War bonds and increased taxes. Public debt financing supported massive war expenditures.
War bonds and increased taxes. Public debt financing supported massive war expenditures.
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